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We talk with Derral Eves about what YouTube’s 2026 monetisation and analytics changes really mean and why most creators get stuck chasing the wrong targets. We break down audience-first packaging, device-based viewing behavior, and how community building scales from a single channel to global projects like VidSummit and The Chosen. 
• YouTube monetisation changes and why watch time still wins 
• why creators stall by delaying value and misunderstanding format 
• watching YouTube like a student rather than only consuming tutorials 
• engaged views on long form and how to read analytics without spiraling 
• why the one of ten ranking messes with creator mental health 
• device type strategy for CTR, retention, and co-viewing on TV 
• what changes in The YouTube Formula 2.0 and the audience development triangle 
• why copying MrBeast style packaging can repel your niche audience 
• VidSummit’s purpose, culture, and why Dallas supports the event 
• building a creator economy network through real peer conversations 
• The Chosen as a community-first growth model using livestreaming, free access, and localization 
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