9 months ago
Trevor Noah Debuts YouTube Special, Envisions Creator-Run World
Trevor Noah, a famous comedian, is releasing his new stand-up show on YouTube.
He recently talked about why YouTube is a great place for creators.
He remembers growing up in South Africa where there weren't many TV channels, so YouTube felt like a direct way to connect with people everywhere.
Even when he hosted The Daily Show, he put clips on YouTube, which helped his show reach more people even if it didn't directly count towards TV ratings.
Noah believes that in the future, the internet will be run by the people who make the content, connecting directly with the audiences and brands they like.
He thinks YouTube is special because people can watch what they want, when they want, unlike traditional TV which might be missed if you're not watching at the right time.
Comedian Trevor Noah chose YouTube to debut his upcoming stand-up special, 'The Lost SA Special'.
Noah spoke at YouTube's first Creator Premieres event in New York, which also featured other creators.
He feels YouTube has always made sense to him, especially due to growing up with limited TV options in South Africa.
Noah envisions a future "creator-run economy" where talent, brands, and audiences connect directly.
He highlighted YouTube's advantage in allowing viewers to watch content at their convenience, unlike traditional timed television.
- Who
- Comedian Trevor Noah and other YouTube creators
- What
- Trevor Noah debuted footage from his upcoming YouTube stand-up special, 'The Lost SA Special,' at YouTube's first Creator Premieres event and discussed his vision for a creator-run economy.
- Where
- New York
- When
- Thursday night (specific date not mentioned)
- Why
- To showcase new content and highlight YouTube's appeal to creators and audiences.
Key facts
- Event
- YouTube Creator Premieres
- Location
- New York
- Noah's Special
- The Lost SA Special
- Noah's Tenure at The Daily Show
- 2015 - 2022
Quotes
Trevor Noah
Comedian and former Daily Show host
“When I joined The Daily Show, for instance, I put The Daily Show on YouTube, which a lot of people were confused by. They were like, ‘But you’re on a channel,’ and I was like, ‘Yes.’ And it was to my detriment because people would say, ‘I love your show on YouTube’ and I was like, ‘That doesn’t help the ratings.’ But it helped the show.”
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“a kid in South Africa who had no connection to the world, never traveled, my family had never had the opportunity to travel. And then, all of a sudden, people wanted me to come perform in New Zealand, in Australia, in London, in Dubai, in the Philippines, in Singapore, in Nigeria.”
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Tom Hanks
Oscar-winning actor
“‘Trevor, I don’t know. It might be horrible when you make it, it might be horrible when you come out, it might be horrible when it goes onto DVD. But then 20 years later, somebody will tell you it’s the greatest movie ever made.'”
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