April 8 2025
Global Indian Industry 2026

Turning YouTube Into a $60 Billion Global Media Empire

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NEAL MOHAN,
CEO- YOUTUBE

 

Under Neal Mohan’s leadership, YouTube crossed $60 billion in combined advertising and subscription revenue in 2025 — officially surpassing Netflix — with advertising revenue growing 11% to $9.9 billion in Q1 2026 alone. His strategic mastery of Shorts monetisation, connected TV dominance, and AI-powered creator tools has transformed YouTube from a video platform into the world’s most powerful digital media and entertainment ecosystem — redefining how billions consume content globally.