Youtube Overhauls Partner Program- April 2012

if you haven’t noticed, Youtube completely revamped their partner program. Here’s how the new program works. In the past, you had to apply or be invited. Now, if you have successfully monetized 1+ videos, you will be a “low level” partner (same as Youtube monetization partner of the past). You will not get custom branding, headers, and thumbnails (yet) but you are on Youtube’s radar. Eventually those features will be rewarded to growing channels in “good standing”

The sucky part is you can no longer apply, so it’s a game of luck getting branding and full partnership now, unless you already have partnership in which case everything stays the same. So that’s the story.