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View in 2: The True Internet Stars That May Surprise You | YouTube Advertisers

4,937 views · Published 3 October 2018 · 2:14 · Indexed 30 September 2026

Channel: YouTube For Business · 2018 · Education

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View in 2 is intended to help you get smarter about YouTube in just 2 minutes. Each video will highlight a current trend or format on our platform, broken down with insights and ideas on how brands can take advantage.

From keyboard cats to skateboarding dogs, pet videos have been wildly popular since the beginning of YouTube...and with pet ownership continuing to rise, it’s a trend we don’t see going anywhere. Watch more to learn how brands can lean into the fun and connect with these animal parents. 

Resources and Links:
- Super Deluxe Hairless Cats Wearing Fancy Hats: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dCc6FKvLCUU
- Super Deluxe Dogs Get Their Bangs Trimmed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zyw-rZm0rm8&index=1&list=PLi_iu5SegOb2Jq6BZRd6c3F4ukrhAnkE4
- Anna Akana I have 6 Cats (with Gregory Brothers): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-ELMKkHEDU
- Grace Helbig MANNEQUIN CHALLENGE WITH MY DOG: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ey00igS9jFU
- Hotels.com We Who Travel: The Ultimate Pet Vacation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pL075zohAsU&index=4&list=PLS53MfXdhtupYn1-tWumcSLk419m23NWj
- How Stuff Works Why do we love cute things? https://health.howstuffworks.com/mental-health/human-nature/behavior/why-do-we-love-cute-things.htm
-Mintel: http://www.mintel.com/press-centre/household-press-centre/dogs-really-are-mans-best-friend-71-of-us-males-own-a-dog
- Business Insider Our interest in unlikely animal friendships reveals something surprising about humankind: http://www.businessinsider.com/why-we-love-cute-animal-videos-2015-1
- Amazon Echo Amazon Alexa Moments Petlexa: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdhxzqkvkZw
- Mercedes-Benz – Loki: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vVNylwQRUQM
- Director Mix: https://www.thinkwithgoogle.com/advertising-channels/video/hyper-relevant-contextual-advertising/

Created by: Jessica Hurley
Written by: Jen Drop, Lexi Turpack and Jessica Hurley
Co-host: Jennica Smith

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