As YouTube becomes a dominant force in entertainment , it is taking a cue from some of its more traditional competitors, previewing a slate of exclusive shows spanning genres, from preschool fare and Christmas specials, to nature docuseries, stand-up comedy and late-night.

While the Google-owned video giant has holds its massive Brandcast event each May, that serves as more of a celebration of the creator economy. On Thursday, in the Metrograph on New York’s Lower East Side, it gathered an intimate crowd of Madison Ave. heavyweights and some of its top creators to “give you something that you’ve never seen before,” as Google president of Americas and Partners Sean Downey told the audience.

As YouTube becomes a dominant force in entertainment , it is taking a cue from some of its

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