The You Generation

The You Generation
GenreEntertainment
Created bySimon Cowell
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Production
Production companiesYouTube, Base79, Syco Entertainment[1]
Original release
NetworkYouTube
Release20 March 2013 (2013-03-20)[2] –
2014 (2014)
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The You Generation is an online video-sharing competition launched by Simon Cowell in partnership with YouTube. It comprises a series of themed competitions where contestants can upload videos to win prizes. A new contest runs every two weeks with a grand prize at the end of the year. It was launched in 2013 featuring an interview with British boy band One Direction.

  1. ^ Shaw, Lucas. "How Can YouTube Partners Make More Money? Ask Base79". The Wrap. Retrieved 23 August 2013.
  2. ^ Busis, Hillary. "Simon Cowell's 'You Generation' launches today -- VIDEO". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 23 August 2013.