First YouTube Video -- Me at the zoo By Jawed Karim - YouTube Co-Founder.
Published January 7, 2013
Views 563K | Likes 2.2K | Comments 341
Based on an estimated $0.7–$2 CPM, this video's 563K views translate to an estimated $395 – $1.12K in lifetime ad revenue.
Revenue estimate
Based on an estimated $0.7–$2CPM (revenue per 1,000 views) — a rough public estimate, not actual creator earnings, which depend on ad rates, audience geography, and monetization settings YouTube doesn't expose publicly.
Total (all-time)$395 – $1.12K