📺 Introduction: The Evolution of YouTube in 2025 YouTube is no longer just a video-sharing platform—it’s becoming the new TV of the digital age . With millions of people streaming YouTube on their smart TVs daily, creators have a golden opportunity to build audiences, monetize effectively, and grow like never before . But here’s the challenge: traditional creators still treat YouTube like a casual video app , while forward-thinking creators are adapting to this TV-first shift . In this post, we’ll break down how YouTube’s big transformation impacts creators, and share proven strategies to grow faster in 2025 and beyond . 🔑 Why YouTube Is Becoming the New TV Rise of YouTube on Smart TVs Over 700 million hours are watched daily on TV screens. Audiences now binge YouTube shows like Netflix or Disney+. Long-form Content Resurgence While Shorts dominate feeds, long-form content is king on TV screens . Viewers expect documentary-style, podcast-style, or serie...