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Renee and Todd emphasized the importance of viewer satisfaction beyond mere engagement statistics. YouTube has integrated feedback mechanisms, through surveys and other signals, to understand how users feel about the content and determine what delivers value over their time spent on the platform.
This forward-thinking approach shifts the traditional focus solely on watch time. Instead, the YouTube team aims to build a sustainable relationship between creators and viewers, ensuring that valuable content leads to long-term audience engagement rather than momentary spikes in viewership.