As a social platform, YouTube has completely transformed from the website that it was just a few short years ago. There’s more content than ever, specialization is key to standing out and -- believe it or not --
many people can make a living off of being great at making videos. YouTube
was that place to find funny cat videos in the early 2000s. Now it’s an entirely new source of entertaining and educational user-generated content. Today, YouTube is the place to see and learn about pretty much anything you can think up. It would take way too much of your time to sift through the millions of YouTube content creators to find the best and the brightest. Don’t worry; we’ve got you covered. Here’s a list of the top 5 digital-minded, tech inclined and social media savvy YouTube channels that you should be watching now.
1.THE VERGE
The Verge is a tech nerd’s ultimate source for news about all things digital. The Verge posts daily videos about a multitude of topics—gadget reviews, previews of upcoming apps, important changes from huge tech conglomerates—all in an easy to follow format. This channel is not a stuffy news source nor is it just another one of those guys unboxing computers in his basement. The Verge elevates the digital reporting game with interesting interviews and features that truly find the intersection between technology and culture.
2. THE SOCIAL MEDIA SHOW
Specializing in man-on-the-street style interviews with anyone from digital trend experts to random passersby,
The Social Media Show is a very candid and casual YouTube production that explores the many ways that social media impacts our lives. The quirky cast of the show will bring you along to tech conventions, business visits and random street corners to check America’s pulse on social media. Ever wondered how social media impacts other people’s careers, health and dating lives? Subscribe to The Social Media Show to find out.
3. BEHIND THE BRAND WITH BRYAN ELLIOTT
Behind the Brand with Bryan Elliott takes you behind the scenes with some of the biggest names and brands in the business world. Although the show may be tailored toward entrepreneurs, Bryan tends to ask his interviewees questions about how social media platforms have helped play a role in their brands’ success. Tune in for awesome one-on-one conversations with great influencers like Seth Godin, Tony Hawk, Daymond John and many more.
4. KEVIN ROSE
Kevin Rose’s “Foundation” series, the result of his partnership with Google Ventures, allows you to learn how all of the latest and greatest entrepreneurs, media influencers and all around geniuses are getting in the game and staying in it. You won’t find Kevin posting five-minute clips. This is a series of in-depth interviews that allow viewers to not only learn about the successes of these visionaries, but also the journeys they took to accomplish them.
5. ALEX BEADON
Alex Beadon has tons of advice on digital marketing and better blogging practices for you or your business. The appeal is that her “take action now!” type of personality will have you refining your online persona and creating content in no time. Need to know how to use social media to your brand’s advantage? Alex’s quick and easy to remember bits of knowledge will keep you on your game. Now, go grab some popcorn and a notepad. There’s a lot to be learned from some of the most knowledgeable and charismatic YouTubers out there. They’ll help you on your way to digital success or provide you with the best insight into the tech world. Hit that Subscribe button for a steady stream of some priceless (and actually free!) digital advice.
