📰 How To Grow A News ChannelReport The Truth 🎙️
The news cycle never stops. Neither should your growth. Here is the blueprint to becoming the most trusted (or watched) source on YouTube.
Why News Channels Don't Grow 📉
It's a competitive game. Here are the fatal mistakes.
Being Late
Reporting on a story 2 days later is useless unless you have a deep-dive documentary style.
Getting Facts Wrong
One fake story destroys your credibility forever. Verify before you upload, even if you are in a rush.
Boring Delivery
Reading a teleprompter like a robot puts people to sleep. Be energetic and engaging.
Ignoring SEO
People find news by searching. If your title doesn't have the exact names and keywords, you are invisible.
The Journalist's Strategy 🎥
1. Speed is Everything
In news, being first is better than being perfect. If a big story breaks, get a video out within the hour. The algorithm rewards the first reliable source.
2. Master "Trend Jacking"
Don’t just report the news; connect it to trending keywords. If "SpaceX" is trending, a video titled "Why the SpaceX Launch Matters" rides that wave.
3. Choose an Angle: Reporter or Commentator
Decide quickly: Are you just delivering facts (like AP) or giving an opinion (like Philip DeFranco)? Opinion-based channels often build stronger communities.
4. Fair Use is Your Best Friend
You don’t need a camera crew. Use clips from other sources, but ALWAYS add your own commentary and editing to make it "Transformative" and meaningful.
5. Thumbnails Must "Click" Immediately
News thumbnails need high contrast and urgency. Use red arrows, bold text, and clear faces of the people involved in the story.
Be The First To Break It
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News Channel Growth FAQ
Can I use clips from CNN or Fox?👇🏻
Yes, but be careful. Use short clips (under 5-10s) and talk over them. This falls under Fair Use, but it is always a risk.
How do I make money with news?👇🏻
AdSense is good, but volatile (demonetization happens). diverse with Patreon or newsletters.
Do I need a studio?👇🏻
No. A clean background and a good microphone are enough. The information is the product.
Should I cover politics?👇🏻
Politics gets high views but lower CPM (ad rates) due to "controversial content." Tech or business news pays better.
Can 100Viral help news channels?👇🏻
Yes, we can push your breaking news videos to an audience interested in current events immediately.
What is the minimum budget to start?👇🏻
You can start with as little as $1.50 to test your video performance.