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March 28, 2024

Podcast 68: How to make news pay on Youtube with TLDR News

Bron Maher talks to Youtube publisher TLDR.

By Dominic Ponsford

Founder of video news network TLDR News Jack Kelly explains how he funds an 11-strong editorial team providing serious news for younger viewers on Youtube.

The profitable publisher is funded mainly through the Youtube ad revenue split and direct-sold sponsorship – but also made a successful foray last year into print publishing.

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