News & Reviews:   monetisation

YouTube has updated its monetisation rules to allow creators to use strong language like “f***” within the first seven seconds of a video without losing full ad revenue.

YouTube will introduce updated monetisation guidelines under the YouTube Partner Program (YPP) starting 15 July 2025. The platform is refining its approach to clarify which types of content are eligible for ad revenue, especially as the use of AI-generated and repetitive content continues to grow.

Meta has been introducing new features on its social media platforms recently in an effort to compete with TikTok, including implementing a new way to create Instagram Reels using previously shared Stories. Now, Meta is allowing users to cross-post their Instagram Reels to Facebook and even permitting users to take advantage of the monetisation programmes offered on both platforms by using the same content.

It looks like Instagram has given up on its attempt to capture the long-form video market following the company’s move to kill off the IGTV standalone app. In an official blog post on Monday (28 February 2022), Instagram confirmed that it is discontinuing support for the IGTV app thus ending the service as a whole. RIP!

If you recall, there was a rumour last week claiming that Instagram could launch subscriptions soon. From the leaked image, you could see that the company was also working on a badge system. Well, it looks like the latter is ready to roll out.

Malaysian content creators prefer to operate on Facebook or Tiktok. This is because both platforms have a larger user base here, which is great for attracting advertisers. YouTube isn't as appealing because it's not as easy to monetise, or is it?