Rene Ritchie

YouTube Creator Liaison
YouTube

Rene Ritchie is YouTube’s Creator Liaison and Head of EditorialAs Creator Liaison, Rene works inside the company to help YouTube better empathize with creators and in the community to help creators better understand YouTube. As Head of YouTube Editorial, his team manages the YouTube Blog, creator collabs, and the @YouTubeInsider and @UpdatesFromYouTube channelsRene has been blogging, podcasting, and posting videos to YouTube since 2008. He was previously Editorial Director for a major online tech network, and Director of Product Marketing for a big data analytics company

Industry Track

YouTube Decoded: The Experts Guide to the Algorithm (presented by YouTube)

Duration: 45 minutes

Location: Room 304AB

Thursday, June 19

10:00 am - 10:45 am

Featuring: Jenny Hoyos, Rene Ritchie (YouTube Creator Liaison at YouTube), Todd Beaupré (Sr. Director, Growth & Discovery at YouTube)

Crack the code on YouTube’s algorithms for 2025 — from Shorts to TV, AI to multi-language. This masterclass will demystify how YouTube’s recommendation system works and how creators can use it to grow their audiences and businesses in today’s hyper-competitive media landscape

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Creator Track

The YouTube Algorithm: Find Your Fans & Build Community (presented By YouTube)

Duration: 45 minutes

Location: Room 204

Saturday, June 21

11:15 am - 12:00 pm

Categories: Sponsored Session

Featuring: Jenny Hoyos, Paige Donahue, Rene Ritchie and more

Join YouTube product experts & top creators as they explore insider tips, best practices & real-world advice on how to grow your channel & nurture a loyal fanbase. Whether you're just starting out or want to strengthen your existing community, this masterclass will help you gain valuable insights & actionable tips for growing your audience and turning casual viewers into lifelong fans.

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