I went straight to the obvious stuff, background play, better queue management, and they just kind of nodded and waited.
Start by clarifying the goal and scope of 'music listening experience' on YouTube, then segment users and identify key pain points. Prioritize one or two high-impact improvements, propose a solution, and define success metrics to measure impact.
Pro tip: Acknowledge YouTube's dual role as a music and video platform, and consider how improvements can leverage existing strengths like recommendations and social features without cannibalizing other areas.
Ask clarifying questions to understand what 'music listening experience' entails (e.g., discovery, playback, personalization) and which user segments to focus on.
Brainstorm and prioritize key pain points for music listeners on YouTube, such as ad interruptions, lack of offline mode, or poor playlist management.
Select one or two high-impact pain points and propose specific product improvements, explaining how they address user needs and align with YouTube's strategy.
Outline metrics to measure the success of your proposed solutions, such as engagement time, retention, or user satisfaction scores.
Conclude by summarizing your recommendation and explaining why it's the most impactful, considering effort and potential trade-offs.
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