Shorts Changing the Game: Monetization in Focus

YouTube Shorts has fundamentally altered content consumption patterns. Its approach to monetization, however, is still maturing. This report provides a comprehensive overview.

Current Monetization Models

• Ad revenue sharing from feeds.
• Creator fund allocations (historical and current).
• Shopping integrations and affiliate opportunities.

Statistical Analysis of Earnings

• Average RPMs for Shorts vs. long-form content.
• Distribution of earnings across creator tiers.
• Impact of viewership volume on Shorts revenue.