Wrapping Up 2024: A Record-Breaking Year for the Yoola Creator Network

Explore some of the top achievements in the creator economy made possible by the Yoola team in 2024

Author:
Temitayo Michael

Introduction:

As we close out 2024, I’m excited to share some of the top achievements in the creator economy made possible by the Yoola team across various markets worldwide. 

We'll reflect on the records set in the past year and explore how the Yoola team has leveraged emerging trends and changes in the creator economy to fuel the growth of our partner creators.

Increased Views For Creators

The Yoola creator network has achieved an incredible milestone: with over 145 billion views recorded on YouTube this year alone

This achievement marks yet another year of solid year-on-year growth for Yoola. 

Looking ahead, we’re poised to continue this trajectory, potentially surpassing 200 billion views by the end of 2025.

Yoola & YouTube TV

YouTube’s latest report (Dec 11, 2024) underscores the transformative power of TV streaming on YouTube consumption, with over a billion hours of content streamed daily on television screens. 

This shift presents a significant opportunity for Yoola creators to reach an expanding audience on TV.

Key Trends in YouTube Consumption

The report highlights several critical trends that are shaping content consumption on TV screens:

  • A 30% year-over-year increase in sports content watch time on TV.
  • Up to 400 million hours of podcasts are consumed monthly on living room devices.
  • A 35% growth in 4K video uploads, reflecting a strong focus on high-quality viewing experiences that truly shine on TV screens.

Yoola’s Results With YouTube TV

These trends are yielding tangible results with the number of Yoola creators earning the majority of their revenue from TV audiences growing by over 30% year over year, aligning with YouTube’s reported figures.

Exponential Growth in Nigeria

Yoola’s Creator Partners in Nigeria have demonstrated exceptional growth, fueled by an increased number of creators joining our network. 

In 2023, Nigerian creator partners generated roughly 70 million views

However, by 2024 in partnership with Yoola, this figure skyrocketed to over 400 million views—a remarkable 471% increase. 

This surge reflects the strength of localized strategies and targeted support offered to these creators by the Yoola team!

Localization and Translation Efforts

Our content localization and translation division, based in Tsykhonia, played a pivotal role in expanding reach and boosting engagement.

  • Views increased by over 61% compared to 2023, rising from an estimated 7.4 billion to over 11.5 billion views.
  • Revenue for our creator partners also grew by 20% on average, with some creators doubling their figures, showcasing the value of tailoring content for diverse audiences.

Our Milestones in Creator Partner Growth

The Yoola Creator Network continues to attract and nurture top creative talent.

  • We recorded over 24+ creators with over 10 million subscribers, up by 50% from a year ago.
  • Over 400 creators in partnership with Yoola have also surpassed the 1 million subscribers mark, increasing by 11.11% from 2023.
  • Several channels launched from scratch achieved impressive results. 

For example, Omoni Oboli, whose channel was started from scratch in December 2023, recorded over 120 million views in 2024, earned the Silver Play Button, and is on track to achieve the Gold Play Button by 2025.

Record-Breaking Success in Music

Yoola’s music division also had a banner year, achieving 38 billion views and streams in 2024, up from 18 billion in 2023.

This 110% growth highlights the effectiveness of our strategies in promoting and amplifying music content on a global scale.

This year, Yoola facilitated 186 music releases, contributing to the remarkable growth of our music division. 

These releases have played a crucial role in driving engagement and expanding our global reach.

Empowering Creators with Proven Strategies

At Yoola, we’re committed to equipping our partner creators with the tools and strategies needed to thrive.

Here are some of the key approaches we’ve employed to harness this year’s momentum:

  • Advanced Analytics: Using Advanced Analytics Mode to identify TV audiences by filtering device type and tracking TV watch time and views.
  • High-Quality Content: Encouraging creators to upload in 4K to enhance the viewing experience on TV.
  • Episodic Content: Advising creators to adopt episodic formats with familiar frameworks and recurring themes to captivate TV audiences.

Looking Ahead to 2025

As we wrap up 2024, we’re more excited than ever about what lies ahead. 

With an ever-expanding TV audience on YouTube, the growing popularity of high-quality content, and innovative strategies at our disposal, the Yoola creator network is well-positioned to continue breaking records and driving success for our creators worldwide.

Join the Yoola Creator Network 

Ready to take your YouTube channel to the next level? 

Reach the Yoola team through the button on the bottom-right corner of this page.

Or send a direct message to our partner managers on Instagram and LinkedIn to become part of our growing community.