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        ##### ⚓ Community devoted to in-depth debate on topics concerning digital piracy, ethical problems, and legal advancements.\n
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        \n
        ### Rules • [Full Version](https://rentry.co/piracy-rules)\n
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        **1**. Posts must be related to the discussion of digital piracy\n
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        [![](https://a.imagem.app/oZoQ1v.png)](https://lemmy.dbzer0.com/post/10901)\n
        ---------------------------------------------------------------------------\n
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        ### Loot, Pillage, & Plunder\n
        \n
        - [📜 Megathread](https://rentry.co/megathread)\n
        - [🪶 FAQ](https://rentry.co/piracy-faq)\n
        - [🪶 ISP Complaints](https://rentry.co/piracy-isp-complaints)\n
        - [🪶 Rules](https://rentry.co/piracy-rules)\n
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        💰 Please help cover server costs.\n
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        [![Ko-Fi](https://lemmy.dbzer0.com/pictrs/image/4a2f073a-3dd8-492a-942d-72bd929c9f1d.png)](https://ko-fi.com/dbzer0)[![Liberapay](https://lemmy.dbzer0.com/pictrs/image/eec4659d-39be-4fc9-bc9e-66a96285ea2c.png)](https://liberapay.com/db0/)\n
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      **First, a disclaimer: I’m no expert, and I only know what is on these documents I linked. I haven’t read in-depth reporting by real investigative journalists, nor any reporting sourced or quoted from YT insiders** (When I see articles about the ad-blocking, I knock wood that SmartTube is still working and keep scrolling, keen to avoid getting angry at another trillion-dollar company).\n
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      I’ve been doing some light research into Alphabet’s YT ad revenue numbers today on my lunch hour. [Here](https://abc.xyz/investor/) is where you find that info.\n
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      My curiousity was piqued by a few posts here and elsewhere regarding YouTube’s new push to eliminate ad-blockers that indicate the push is because they’ve been losing money. Per my plebian understanding of these documents: Rather than a substantial decrease, YT had finally seen a ‘leveling off’ of ad revenue that had previously been enjoying explosive growth for the available history I can view. The historical (according to the data I have available to me) 32-43% increase in revenue leveling in 2022 to almost -2% is likely responsible for this push to more vigorously monetize users.\n
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      It’s not easy to relate to earnings when they have to be counted in “thousands of millions” of dollars, but if we reduce it all to simple percentages, I suppose we can agree at least that the data they are working from *does* show a drop in revenue. I suspect (as many do) that the loss in revenue growth in Q3 2022 could at least motivate them to look for ways to make more growth. Where we may find debate is on the concept that growth must continue into infinity.\n
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      The links below are for Q3, so we’re comparing apples>apples. Earnings are provided in millions ($1,000 = $1B) My percentages after the link include ONLY YouTube Ad revenues, not the rest of YT revenues, which are liumped into “Google Other.” Revenue!=Profit, and YT expenses are hard (read:impossible) to discern from this simplified report.\n
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      [Q3 2021](https://web.archive.org/web/20220617092830/https://abc.xyz/investor/static/pdf/2021Q3_alphabet_earnings_release.pdf?cache=f1ba3f6), YT ad revenue up 43.04% from same period in 2020 ($5.03B to $7.20B).\n
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      [Q3 2022](https://web.archive.org/web/20231127205154/https://abc.xyz/assets/b1/d0/c66d744443e698fd63a3ae81e12a/2022q3-alphabet-earnings-release.pdf), YT ad revenue down 1.86% from same period in 2021 ($7.20B to $7.07B).\n
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      [Q3 2023](https://web.archive.org/web/20231127023748/https://abc.xyz/assets/4a/3e/3e08902c4a45b5cf530e267cf818/2023q3-alphabet-earnings-release.pdf), YT ad revenue up 12.45% from same period in 2022 ($7.07B to $7.95B).\n
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      I’ve enjoyed the discussion on this topic, with good points being made all over, like how we can’t lose sight of the value a non-ad-viewing user brings to YT simply by watching and increasing viewer counts, subscribing, donating super chat or otherwise, and linking/sharing videos elsewhere.\n
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      Lastly: My lunch break is over; I can’t respond to any comments for a while, so this is a post-and-run.\n
      \n
      #YouTube #Google #EarningsReport #AdBlocker\n
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      EDIT: @db0@lemmy.dbzer0.com if this doesn’t fit the sub please let me know or remove.
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        \n
        ---\n
        \n
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        [![Ko-Fi](https://lemmy.dbzer0.com/pictrs/image/4a2f073a-3dd8-492a-942d-72bd929c9f1d.png)](https://ko-fi.com/dbzer0)[![Liberapay](https://lemmy.dbzer0.com/pictrs/image/eec4659d-39be-4fc9-bc9e-66a96285ea2c.png)](https://liberapay.com/db0/)\n
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      **First, a disclaimer: I’m no expert, and I only know what is on these documents I linked. I haven’t read in-depth reporting by real investigative journalists, nor any reporting sourced or quoted from YT insiders** (When I see articles about the ad-blocking, I knock wood that SmartTube is still working and keep scrolling, keen to avoid getting angry at another trillion-dollar company).\n
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      I’ve been doing some light research into Alphabet’s YT ad revenue numbers today on my lunch hour. [Here](https://abc.xyz/investor/) is where you find that info.\n
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      My curiousity was piqued by a few posts here and elsewhere regarding YouTube’s new push to eliminate ad-blockers that indicate the push is because they’ve been losing money. Per my plebian understanding of these documents: Rather than a substantial decrease, YT had finally seen a ‘leveling off’ of ad revenue that had previously been enjoying explosive growth for the available history I can view. The historical (according to the data I have available to me) 32-43% increase in revenue leveling in 2022 to almost -2% is likely responsible for this push to more vigorously monetize users.\n
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      It’s not easy to relate to earnings when they have to be counted in “thousands of millions” of dollars, but if we reduce it all to simple percentages, I suppose we can agree at least that the data they are working from *does* show a drop in revenue. I suspect (as many do) that the loss in revenue growth in Q3 2022 could at least motivate them to look for ways to make more growth. Where we may find debate is on the concept that growth must continue into infinity.\n
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      The links below are for Q3, so we’re comparing apples>apples. Earnings are provided in millions ($1,000 = $1B) My percentages after the link include ONLY YouTube Ad revenues, not the rest of YT revenues, which are liumped into “Google Other.” Revenue!=Profit, and YT expenses are hard (read:impossible) to discern from this simplified report.\n
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      [Q3 2021](https://web.archive.org/web/20220617092830/https://abc.xyz/investor/static/pdf/2021Q3_alphabet_earnings_release.pdf?cache=f1ba3f6), YT ad revenue up 43.04% from same period in 2020 ($5.03B to $7.20B).\n
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      [Q3 2022](https://web.archive.org/web/20231127205154/https://abc.xyz/assets/b1/d0/c66d744443e698fd63a3ae81e12a/2022q3-alphabet-earnings-release.pdf), YT ad revenue down 1.86% from same period in 2021 ($7.20B to $7.07B).\n
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      [Q3 2023](https://web.archive.org/web/20231127023748/https://abc.xyz/assets/4a/3e/3e08902c4a45b5cf530e267cf818/2023q3-alphabet-earnings-release.pdf), YT ad revenue up 12.45% from same period in 2022 ($7.07B to $7.95B).\n
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      I’ve enjoyed the discussion on this topic, with good points being made all over, like how we can’t lose sight of the value a non-ad-viewing user brings to YT simply by watching and increasing viewer counts, subscribing, donating super chat or otherwise, and linking/sharing videos elsewhere.\n
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      Lastly: My lunch break is over; I can’t respond to any comments for a while, so this is a post-and-run.\n
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      #YouTube #Google #EarningsReport #AdBlocker\n
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      EDIT: @db0@lemmy.dbzer0.com if this doesn’t fit the sub please let me know or remove.
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        - [📜 Megathread](https://rentry.co/megathread)\n
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      **First, a disclaimer: I’m no expert, and I only know what is on these documents I linked. I haven’t read in-depth reporting by real investigative journalists, nor any reporting sourced or quoted from YT insiders** (When I see articles about the ad-blocking, I knock wood that SmartTube is still working and keep scrolling, keen to avoid getting angry at another trillion-dollar company).\n
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      I’ve been doing some light research into Alphabet’s YT ad revenue numbers today on my lunch hour. [Here](https://abc.xyz/investor/) is where you find that info.\n
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      My curiousity was piqued by a few posts here and elsewhere regarding YouTube’s new push to eliminate ad-blockers that indicate the push is because they’ve been losing money. Per my plebian understanding of these documents: Rather than a substantial decrease, YT had finally seen a ‘leveling off’ of ad revenue that had previously been enjoying explosive growth for the available history I can view. The historical (according to the data I have available to me) 32-43% increase in revenue leveling in 2022 to almost -2% is likely responsible for this push to more vigorously monetize users.\n
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      It’s not easy to relate to earnings when they have to be counted in “thousands of millions” of dollars, but if we reduce it all to simple percentages, I suppose we can agree at least that the data they are working from *does* show a drop in revenue. I suspect (as many do) that the loss in revenue growth in Q3 2022 could at least motivate them to look for ways to make more growth. Where we may find debate is on the concept that growth must continue into infinity.\n
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      The links below are for Q3, so we’re comparing apples>apples. Earnings are provided in millions ($1,000 = $1B) My percentages after the link include ONLY YouTube Ad revenues, not the rest of YT revenues, which are liumped into “Google Other.” Revenue!=Profit, and YT expenses are hard (read:impossible) to discern from this simplified report.\n
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      [Q3 2021](https://web.archive.org/web/20220617092830/https://abc.xyz/investor/static/pdf/2021Q3_alphabet_earnings_release.pdf?cache=f1ba3f6), YT ad revenue up 43.04% from same period in 2020 ($5.03B to $7.20B).\n
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      [Q3 2022](https://web.archive.org/web/20231127205154/https://abc.xyz/assets/b1/d0/c66d744443e698fd63a3ae81e12a/2022q3-alphabet-earnings-release.pdf), YT ad revenue down 1.86% from same period in 2021 ($7.20B to $7.07B).\n
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      [Q3 2023](https://web.archive.org/web/20231127023748/https://abc.xyz/assets/4a/3e/3e08902c4a45b5cf530e267cf818/2023q3-alphabet-earnings-release.pdf), YT ad revenue up 12.45% from same period in 2022 ($7.07B to $7.95B).\n
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      I’ve enjoyed the discussion on this topic, with good points being made all over, like how we can’t lose sight of the value a non-ad-viewing user brings to YT simply by watching and increasing viewer counts, subscribing, donating super chat or otherwise, and linking/sharing videos elsewhere.\n
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      Lastly: My lunch break is over; I can’t respond to any comments for a while, so this is a post-and-run.\n
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      #YouTube #Google #EarningsReport #AdBlocker\n
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      EDIT: @db0@lemmy.dbzer0.com if this doesn’t fit the sub please let me know or remove.
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        ##### ⚓ Community devoted to in-depth debate on topics concerning digital piracy, ethical problems, and legal advancements.\n
        \n
        ---\n
        \n
        ### Rules • [Full Version](https://rentry.co/piracy-rules)\n
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      **First, a disclaimer: I’m no expert, and I only know what is on these documents I linked. I haven’t read in-depth reporting by real investigative journalists, nor any reporting sourced or quoted from YT insiders** (When I see articles about the ad-blocking, I knock wood that SmartTube is still working and keep scrolling, keen to avoid getting angry at another trillion-dollar company).\n
      \n
      I’ve been doing some light research into Alphabet’s YT ad revenue numbers today on my lunch hour. [Here](https://abc.xyz/investor/) is where you find that info.\n
      \n
      My curiousity was piqued by a few posts here and elsewhere regarding YouTube’s new push to eliminate ad-blockers that indicate the push is because they’ve been losing money. Per my plebian understanding of these documents: Rather than a substantial decrease, YT had finally seen a ‘leveling off’ of ad revenue that had previously been enjoying explosive growth for the available history I can view. The historical (according to the data I have available to me) 32-43% increase in revenue leveling in 2022 to almost -2% is likely responsible for this push to more vigorously monetize users.\n
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      It’s not easy to relate to earnings when they have to be counted in “thousands of millions” of dollars, but if we reduce it all to simple percentages, I suppose we can agree at least that the data they are working from *does* show a drop in revenue. I suspect (as many do) that the loss in revenue growth in Q3 2022 could at least motivate them to look for ways to make more growth. Where we may find debate is on the concept that growth must continue into infinity.\n
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      The links below are for Q3, so we’re comparing apples>apples. Earnings are provided in millions ($1,000 = $1B) My percentages after the link include ONLY YouTube Ad revenues, not the rest of YT revenues, which are liumped into “Google Other.” Revenue!=Profit, and YT expenses are hard (read:impossible) to discern from this simplified report.\n
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      [Q3 2020](https://web.archive.org/web/20231127210329/https://abc.xyz/assets/c9/43/e5378ab141d4a9d819df4e5a81cf/2020q3-alphabet-earnings-release.pdf), YT ad revenue up 32.42% from same period in 2019 ($3.80B to $5.03B).\n
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      [Q3 2021](https://web.archive.org/web/20220617092830/https://abc.xyz/investor/static/pdf/2021Q3_alphabet_earnings_release.pdf?cache=f1ba3f6), YT ad revenue up 43.04% from same period in 2020 ($5.03B to $7.20B).\n
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      [Q3 2022](https://web.archive.org/web/20231127205154/https://abc.xyz/assets/b1/d0/c66d744443e698fd63a3ae81e12a/2022q3-alphabet-earnings-release.pdf), YT ad revenue down 1.86% from same period in 2021 ($7.20B to $7.07B).\n
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      [Q3 2023](https://web.archive.org/web/20231127023748/https://abc.xyz/assets/4a/3e/3e08902c4a45b5cf530e267cf818/2023q3-alphabet-earnings-release.pdf), YT ad revenue up 12.45% from same period in 2022 ($7.07B to $7.95B).\n
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      I’ve enjoyed the discussion on this topic, with good points being made all over, like how we can’t lose sight of the value a non-ad-viewing user brings to YT simply by watching and increasing viewer counts, subscribing, donating super chat or otherwise, and linking/sharing videos elsewhere.\n
      \n
      Lastly: My lunch break is over; I can’t respond to any comments for a while, so this is a post-and-run.\n
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      #YouTube #Google #EarningsReport #AdBlocker\n
      \n
      EDIT: @db0@lemmy.dbzer0.com if this doesn’t fit the sub please let me know or remove.
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      **First, a disclaimer: I’m no expert, and I only know what is on these documents I linked. I haven’t read in-depth reporting by real investigative journalists, nor any reporting sourced or quoted from YT insiders** (When I see articles about the ad-blocking, I knock wood that SmartTube is still working and keep scrolling, keen to avoid getting angry at another trillion-dollar company).\n
      \n
      I’ve been doing some light research into Alphabet’s YT ad revenue numbers today on my lunch hour. [Here](https://abc.xyz/investor/) is where you find that info.\n
      \n
      My curiousity was piqued by a few posts here and elsewhere regarding YouTube’s new push to eliminate ad-blockers that indicate the push is because they’ve been losing money. Per my plebian understanding of these documents: Rather than a substantial decrease, YT had finally seen a ‘leveling off’ of ad revenue that had previously been enjoying explosive growth for the available history I can view. The historical (according to the data I have available to me) 32-43% increase in revenue leveling in 2022 to almost -2% is likely responsible for this push to more vigorously monetize users.\n
      \n
      It’s not easy to relate to earnings when they have to be counted in “thousands of millions” of dollars, but if we reduce it all to simple percentages, I suppose we can agree at least that the data they are working from *does* show a drop in revenue. I suspect (as many do) that the loss in revenue growth in Q3 2022 could at least motivate them to look for ways to make more growth. Where we may find debate is on the concept that growth must continue into infinity.\n
      \n
      #Notes\n
      \n
      The links below are for Q3, so we’re comparing apples>apples. Earnings are provided in millions ($1,000 = $1B) My percentages after the link include ONLY YouTube Ad revenues, not the rest of YT revenues, which are liumped into “Google Other.” Revenue!=Profit, and YT expenses are hard (read:impossible) to discern from this simplified report.\n
      \n
      [Q3 2020](https://web.archive.org/web/20231127210329/https://abc.xyz/assets/c9/43/e5378ab141d4a9d819df4e5a81cf/2020q3-alphabet-earnings-release.pdf), YT ad revenue up 32.42% from same period in 2019 ($3.80B to $5.03B).\n
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      [Q3 2021](https://web.archive.org/web/20220617092830/https://abc.xyz/investor/static/pdf/2021Q3_alphabet_earnings_release.pdf?cache=f1ba3f6), YT ad revenue up 43.04% from same period in 2020 ($5.03B to $7.20B).\n
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      [Q3 2022](https://web.archive.org/web/20231127205154/https://abc.xyz/assets/b1/d0/c66d744443e698fd63a3ae81e12a/2022q3-alphabet-earnings-release.pdf), YT ad revenue down 1.86% from same period in 2021 ($7.20B to $7.07B).\n
      \n
      [Q3 2023](https://web.archive.org/web/20231127023748/https://abc.xyz/assets/4a/3e/3e08902c4a45b5cf530e267cf818/2023q3-alphabet-earnings-release.pdf), YT ad revenue up 12.45% from same period in 2022 ($7.07B to $7.95B).\n
      \n
      I’ve enjoyed the discussion on this topic, with good points being made all over, like how we can’t lose sight of the value a non-ad-viewing user brings to YT simply by watching and increasing viewer counts, subscribing, donating super chat or otherwise, and linking/sharing videos elsewhere.\n
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      **First, a disclaimer: I’m no expert, and I only know what is on these documents I linked. I haven’t read in-depth reporting by real investigative journalists, nor any reporting sourced or quoted from YT insiders** (When I see articles about the ad-blocking, I knock wood that SmartTube is still working and keep scrolling, keen to avoid getting angry at another trillion-dollar company).\n
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      The links below are for Q3, so we’re comparing apples>apples. Earnings are provided in millions ($1,000 = $1B) My percentages after the link include ONLY YouTube Ad revenues, not the rest of YT revenues, which are liumped into “Google Other.” Revenue!=Profit, and YT expenses are hard (read:impossible) to discern from this simplified report.\n
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      [Q3 2021](https://web.archive.org/web/20220617092830/https://abc.xyz/investor/static/pdf/2021Q3_alphabet_earnings_release.pdf?cache=f1ba3f6), YT ad revenue up 43.04% from same period in 2020 ($5.03B to $7.20B).\n
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      [Q3 2022](https://web.archive.org/web/20231127205154/https://abc.xyz/assets/b1/d0/c66d744443e698fd63a3ae81e12a/2022q3-alphabet-earnings-release.pdf), YT ad revenue down 1.86% from same period in 2021 ($7.20B to $7.07B).\n
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      I’ve enjoyed the discussion on this topic, with good points being made all over, like how we can’t lose sight of the value a non-ad-viewing user brings to YT simply by watching and increasing viewer counts, subscribing, donating super chat or otherwise, and linking/sharing videos elsewhere.\n
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      Lastly: My lunch break is over; I can’t respond to any comments for a while, so this is a post-and-run.\n
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      #YouTube #Google #EarningsReport #AdBlocker\n
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      **First, a disclaimer: I’m no expert, and I only know what is on these documents I linked. I haven’t read in-depth reporting by real investigative journalists, nor any reporting sourced or quoted from YT insiders** (When I see articles about the ad-blocking, I knock wood that SmartTube is still working and keep scrolling, keen to avoid getting angry at another trillion-dollar company).\n
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      The links below are for Q3, so we’re comparing apples>apples. Earnings are provided in millions ($1,000 = $1B) My percentages after the link include ONLY YouTube Ad revenues, not the rest of YT revenues, which are liumped into “Google Other.” Revenue!=Profit, and YT expenses are hard (read:impossible) to discern from this simplified report.\n
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      I’ve enjoyed the discussion on this topic, with good points being made all over, like how we can’t lose sight of the value a non-ad-viewing user brings to YT simply by watching and increasing viewer counts, subscribing, donating super chat or otherwise, and linking/sharing videos elsewhere.\n
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      Lastly: My lunch break is over; I can’t respond to any comments for a while, so this is a post-and-run.\n
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      #YouTube #Google #EarningsReport #AdBlocker\n
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      EDIT: @db0@lemmy.dbzer0.com if this doesn’t fit the sub please let me know or remove.
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      **First, a disclaimer: I’m no expert, and I only know what is on these documents I linked. I haven’t read in-depth reporting by real investigative journalists, nor any reporting sourced or quoted from YT insiders** (When I see articles about the ad-blocking, I knock wood that SmartTube is still working and keep scrolling, keen to avoid getting angry at another trillion-dollar company).\n
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      I’ve enjoyed the discussion on this topic, with good points being made all over, like how we can’t lose sight of the value a non-ad-viewing user brings to YT simply by watching and increasing viewer counts, subscribing, donating super chat or otherwise, and linking/sharing videos elsewhere.\n
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      Lastly: My lunch break is over; I can’t respond to any comments for a while, so this is a post-and-run.\n
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      #YouTube #Google #EarningsReport #AdBlocker\n
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      EDIT: @db0@lemmy.dbzer0.com if this doesn’t fit the sub please let me know or remove.
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          ##### ⚓ Community devoted to in-depth debate on topics concerning digital piracy, ethical problems, and legal advancements.\n
          \n
          ---\n
          \n
          ### Rules • [Full Version](https://rentry.co/piracy-rules)\n
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          **1**. Posts must be related to the discussion of digital piracy\n
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          **2**. Don’t request invites, trade, sell, or self-promote\n
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          **3**. Don’t request or link to specific pirated titles, including DMs\n
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          **5**. Don’t post questions already answered. READ THE [WIKI](https://lemmy.dbzer0.com/post/10901)\n
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          ---\n
          \n
          [![](https://a.imagem.app/oZoQ1v.png)](https://lemmy.dbzer0.com/post/10901)\n
          ---------------------------------------------------------------------------\n
          \n
          ### Loot, Pillage, & Plunder\n
          \n
          - [📜 Megathread](https://rentry.co/megathread)\n
          - [🪶 FAQ](https://rentry.co/piracy-faq)\n
          - [🪶 ISP Complaints](https://rentry.co/piracy-isp-complaints)\n
          - [🪶 Rules](https://rentry.co/piracy-rules)\n
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          💰 Please help cover server costs.\n
          \n
          [![Ko-Fi](https://lemmy.dbzer0.com/pictrs/image/4a2f073a-3dd8-492a-942d-72bd929c9f1d.png)](https://ko-fi.com/dbzer0)[![Liberapay](https://lemmy.dbzer0.com/pictrs/image/eec4659d-39be-4fc9-bc9e-66a96285ea2c.png)](https://liberapay.com/db0/)\n
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        **First, a disclaimer: I’m no expert, and I only know what is on these documents I linked. I haven’t read in-depth reporting by real investigative journalists, nor any reporting sourced or quoted from YT insiders** (When I see articles about the ad-blocking, I knock wood that SmartTube is still working and keep scrolling, keen to avoid getting angry at another trillion-dollar company).\n
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        I’ve been doing some light research into Alphabet’s YT ad revenue numbers today on my lunch hour. [Here](https://abc.xyz/investor/) is where you find that info.\n
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        My curiousity was piqued by a few posts here and elsewhere regarding YouTube’s new push to eliminate ad-blockers that indicate the push is because they’ve been losing money. Per my plebian understanding of these documents: Rather than a substantial decrease, YT had finally seen a ‘leveling off’ of ad revenue that had previously been enjoying explosive growth for the available history I can view. The historical (according to the data I have available to me) 32-43% increase in revenue leveling in 2022 to almost -2% is likely responsible for this push to more vigorously monetize users.\n
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        It’s not easy to relate to earnings when they have to be counted in “thousands of millions” of dollars, but if we reduce it all to simple percentages, I suppose we can agree at least that the data they are working from *does* show a drop in revenue. I suspect (as many do) that the loss in revenue growth in Q3 2022 could at least motivate them to look for ways to make more growth. Where we may find debate is on the concept that growth must continue into infinity.\n
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        The links below are for Q3, so we’re comparing apples>apples. Earnings are provided in millions ($1,000 = $1B) My percentages after the link include ONLY YouTube Ad revenues, not the rest of YT revenues, which are liumped into “Google Other.” Revenue!=Profit, and YT expenses are hard (read:impossible) to discern from this simplified report.\n
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        [Q3 2020](https://web.archive.org/web/20231127210329/https://abc.xyz/assets/c9/43/e5378ab141d4a9d819df4e5a81cf/2020q3-alphabet-earnings-release.pdf), YT ad revenue up 32.42% from same period in 2019 ($3.80B to $5.03B).\n
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        [Q3 2021](https://web.archive.org/web/20220617092830/https://abc.xyz/investor/static/pdf/2021Q3_alphabet_earnings_release.pdf?cache=f1ba3f6), YT ad revenue up 43.04% from same period in 2020 ($5.03B to $7.20B).\n
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        [Q3 2022](https://web.archive.org/web/20231127205154/https://abc.xyz/assets/b1/d0/c66d744443e698fd63a3ae81e12a/2022q3-alphabet-earnings-release.pdf), YT ad revenue down 1.86% from same period in 2021 ($7.20B to $7.07B).\n
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        [Q3 2023](https://web.archive.org/web/20231127023748/https://abc.xyz/assets/4a/3e/3e08902c4a45b5cf530e267cf818/2023q3-alphabet-earnings-release.pdf), YT ad revenue up 12.45% from same period in 2022 ($7.07B to $7.95B).\n
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        I’ve enjoyed the discussion on this topic, with good points being made all over, like how we can’t lose sight of the value a non-ad-viewing user brings to YT simply by watching and increasing viewer counts, subscribing, donating super chat or otherwise, and linking/sharing videos elsewhere.\n
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        Lastly: My lunch break is over; I can’t respond to any comments for a while, so this is a post-and-run.\n
        \n
        #YouTube #Google #EarningsReport #AdBlocker\n
        \n
        EDIT: @db0@lemmy.dbzer0.com if this doesn’t fit the sub please let me know or remove.
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      It doesn’t matter if they’re making money. Google/Alphabet is a for-profit company. A big part of this means they have to make as much money as possible. MBA programs literally teach that any unrealized potential profit is lost money.\n
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      They could rake in a trillion dollars in ads, and they’d still do this if it meant they could get 1.1 trillion instead.
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