One of the biggest lessons we learn from the success of the Ice Bucket Challenge is how we can use the elements that made it successful on our own YouTube channels. In fact, some of the elements of this challenge are great for audience development and creating a community around your videos. Here’s a history of how the Ice Bucket Challenge got started and what we learn from it as YouTube creators.
MY ICE BUCKET CHALLENGE VIDEO
http://youtu.be/PXcHTnrrkkM
Why did ALS ice-bucket challenge go viral? Seven Reasons!
http://bit.ly/1BW0KJw
The supposedly original Ice Bucket Challenge video
http://bit.ly/1qiUdDt
Here’s How Hot the ‘ALS Ice Bucket Challenge’ Is on YouTube
http://bit.ly/1p5S1dx1
Video Creators on Patreon
http://www.patreon.com/videocreators
The New Vine: 6-Second Videos Will Never Be the Same
http://on.mash.to/1rvp9mM
Family entertainment channels: Top strategies
http://bit.ly/1sqO6vu
On Video Creators we discuss how to leverage YouTube as a social platform and use it to build an audience, spread our message, and change lives. If you’re a YouTuber or an online video creator, we’d love to have you subscribe and join us!
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THERE’S MORE GOODNESS FOR YOU HERE
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SCHEDULE
— Tuesdays: YouTube and Online Video News —
http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvxDZJe1lbabcEjD8qZWIDv-pyBXz1snW
— Wednesdays: YouTube Tips, Tricks, Advice and Ideas —
http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvxDZJe1lbaaEfLsIhbhQpoJRCcAyi4MC
— Thursdays: Questions & Answers —
http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvxDZJe1lbabPKJuXL3PTeP3fPQrEaGSz
— Monthly: Google+ Hangouts —
http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvxDZJe1lbabxmw1Hrktw1BOE64QgNd_G
LET’S CONNECT!
VideoCreatorTV’s accounts
— http://www.facebook.com/videocreators
— http://www.google.com/+videocreators
— http://videocreators.tumblr.com
— http://www.pinterest.com/videocreators/
— http://www.linkedin.com/company/video-creators
Tim Schmoyer’s personal accounts
— http://www.google.com/+timschmoyer
— http://www.facebook.com/timschmoyer
— http://twitter.com/timschmoyer
— http://instagram.com/timschmoyer
OTHER CHANNELS I’M A PART OF
ReelSEO: http://www.youtube.com/reelseo
Family Vlogs: http://www.youtube.com/schmovies