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Hot Take: YouTube Shouldn’t Rely On Creators To Convince Brands It’s TV

AdExchangerApril 17, 2026Alyssa BoyleRead original

Last updated Apr 17, 2026 by ATDb automated enrichment

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Platforms using talent to corroborate sales pitches is nothing new – the TV upfronts have always included publishers peacocking their talent to impress buyers. But YouTube arguably juggles an additional obligation to act in accordance with its self-imposed competitive differentiator: authenticity. The post Hot Take: YouTube Shouldn’t Rely On Creators To Convince Brands It’s TV appeared first on AdExchanger.