It should be easy to know when you’ve found the official YouTube channel of a creator, artist, brand, or public figure. So in late October, we’re updating what it means for channels to be “Verified” w/ new eligibility criteria & a new look. Details → https://yt.be/help/3QfB pic.twitter.com/JXOvMbkbns
"Is this channel widely recognized outside of YouTube and have a strong presence online?" sorry but i think you guys are forgetting the point of youtube is that people are using it for what's on youtube