Olha Yezerska
Creative Economy Specialist
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Olha Yezerska
Creative Economy Specialist
Olha develops strategies to drive growth in content creation, boosting investment and opportunities for creators. She collaborates with YouTubers, brands, and policymakers to turn innovative video content into thriving economic success.
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14 Sep 2026
What is Content ID and how does it detect copyright violations on YouTube?
Content ID is YouTube's automated matching system. It compares every upload against reference files submitted by rights holders, and under the rights holder's pre-set policy — monetize, block, or track. A claim is not a strike. Dispute it within 5 days, and YouTube holds all revenue from the claim date until the case closes.
29 May 2026
What Channels Have a High Risk of Demonetization in 2026
In 2026, YouTube is putting more pressure on channels that look mass-produced, weakly transformed, or built from repeatable AI-heavy formats. All of that is under the demonetization risk.
10 May 2026
The Most Profitable YouTube Niches in 2026
Not all views pay the same. And if you’ve been on YouTube long enough to cash your first AdSense check, you already know this.