What's Actually Working on YouTube in 2026 (AI, Shorts & Live Streaming)

Struggling to stay consistent on YouTube? Roberto Blake reveals the top AI tools and the secret "Clipping Industrial Complex" strategy to get millions of views! ⭐️ Our free YouTube growth class reveals 3 essential secrets we're using to get more views, subscribers, and income—watch here ➡️ http://ThinkMasterclass.com This video is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something we'll receive a small commission. ============================= All Products and Gear Mentioned in this video ============================= 🔥 Get a 30-Day trial of vidIQ's Boost plan for just $1 here: 👉 http://vidiq.com/think 1of10 👉 https://1of10.com/?via=sean-cannell Adobe Firefly 👉 https://geni.us/6i8Zi Adobe Podcast Enhance 👉 https://geni.us/KavW 🎬 Check out OpusClip, an AI video tool that repurposes your long form videos into shorts with one click ➡️ http://opus.pro/thinkmedia 📈 Check out Roberto Blake's channel: @RobertoBlake =========================== Connect with us! ============================= Tik Tok: ➡︎ https://www.tiktok.com/@thinkmediaofficial/ IG: ➡︎ https://www.instagram.com/officialthinkmedia/ =========================== Subscribe and Listen to the Think Media Podcast HERE:📱 =========================== ➡︎YT: @ThinkMediaPodcast ➡︎Apple: https://apple.co/2F3tmIS ➡︎Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36qevE8 ⏰ Timecodes ⏰ 0:00 - The Most Underrated AI Tools for YouTubers 1:25 - How to Use AI to Design High CTR Thumbnails 3:04 - How to Increase Audience Retention with AI Scripting 3:56 - Overwhelmed by AI? Try This Creator Workflow 5:51 - How TV Viewership is Changing the YouTube Algorithm 7:07 - 4 Tips to Get More Views on YouTube Live Streams 9:38 - How to Use the YouTube Collab Feature to Grow Faster 10:25 - Are YouTube Shorts Killing Your Channel Growth? 12:15 - The Truth About Starting a Second YouTube Channel 15:52 - How to Stay Consistent on YouTube (And Avoid Burnout) 18:04 - How Top Creators Use "Clippers" to Go Viral 20:46 - The Strategy to Generate 100 Million Views a Month =========================== Here are the ways to work with us here at Think Media: =========================== ⚡️FREE CLASS: Watch our FREE YouTube class here: ➡︎ http://ThinkMasterclass.com ⚡️BOOK: Check out the #1 best-selling book YouTube Secrets here: ➡︎ https://ytsecrets.com/ ⚡️For Support inquires, or Business inquiries, please go to ➡︎ http://ThinkMediaSupport.com ⚡️Join our YouTube Course & Community TODAY with this special limited-time bundle at: http://joinvra.com =========================== Connect with Sean Cannell on Social Media: =========================== ➡︎https://www.linkedin.com/in/seancannell/ ➡︎https://twitter.com/seancannell ➡︎https://instagram.com/seancannell =========================== What We Use For Music: =========================== 🔥 Get a 7-day free trial for new personal and commercial plan here! ➡️ http://thinkmediasounds.com =========================== In-Depth Channel Analytics and Ideas =========================== Get a 30-Day trial of vidIQ's Boost plan for just $1 here: 👉 http://vidiq.com/think =========================== #thinkmedia #seancannell #youtubetips If you want to compete on YouTube in 2026, you cannot ignore the power of AI. In this episode of the Think Media Podcast, Sean Cannell sits down with YouTube veteran Roberto Blake to break down the exact AI workflow and tech stack he is using to save time, brainstorm video ideas, and design high-CTR thumbnails. Roberto also reveals why "Device Context" is the secret to winning on YouTube, how to structure your live streams for maximum replay value, and how top creators are using armies of freelance "clippers" to generate hundreds of millions of views every single month. Our mission here at Think Media is to help purpose-driven entrepreneurs go full-time doing what they love and making an impact through the power of video. Disclaimer: Please see the link for our disclaimer policy for all of our videos on the Think Media and Think Media Podcast YouTube channels. https://go.thinkmedia.com/youtube-disclaimer