The Weekly Online Video News Round Up - The 'Even More YouTube News' Edition

Just over a week ago, YouTube completely and radically changed their layout and overall site design. But if you thought the big changes and announcements were done for a while, you were wrong, because YouTube spent this week pushing out several more changes like a brand new Video Manager, new premium content channels, and the acquisition of a new music licensing service. Of course, there were plenty of big non-YouTube stories this week as well. And we've got them all right here in our Online Video News Round Up.

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Reel Stories You Might Have Missed

• What does the new YouTube design mean for you?
• Online video ads are skyrocketing.
• Verizon and Redbox may try to take on Netflix.
• YouTube Video Manager is all new and improved.
• Rick Perry probably doesn't fully understand online video.
• Speaking of Netflix, would you watch it on Facebook?
• How to set up your channel in the new YouTube design.
• The Orabrush YouTube marketing story.
• Nielsen to start measuring online video?
• Machinima gets tons of monthly YouTube views.
• The latest original content channel from YouTube is for women.

Online Video News

• Don't be surprised that Verizon is thinking of joining with Redbox for an online video service--they already nearly bought Hulu. (Feirce Online Video)
• Online Video Viewing passes 50% of total U.S. population. (eMarketer)
• Netflix considers HBO their main rival. (New York Times)
• Facebook not so popular yet in UK for video. (Paid Content)

Online Video Editorial & Opinion

• Fighting for the future of Internet TV. (Kless Blog)
• Eric Schmidt says you'll own a Google TV sooner or later. (All Things Digital)
• Cord-cutting is easier said than done. (Streaming Media)

Gadgets, Tools, Tips, & Software

• What camera should you buy for Christmas? Nalts has you covered. (Will Video For Food)
• Sony Bravia TVs are about to get social. (ReelSEO)
• Make a good first impression on your YouTube channel. (YouTube)
• A new Xbox dashboard has arrived. (ReelSEO)

The Lighter Side Of Online Video

• Old Milwaukee's new video ad campaign has almost everything it needs. (ReelSEO)
• A comedian using YouTube to help promote his live shows. (ReelSEO)
• Old Spice Man is back, just in time for Christmas. (ReelSEO)