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• On a new European app, TikTok tips the scales in favor of “joyful and entertaining content”
• Ryan Trahan, Haley Pham’s 50-state trek raises $11.5 million for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

  Ryan Trahan and Haley Pham have completed their 50-state journey, raising $11.5 million for St. Jude in the process.

  
• Samsung TV Plus’ plan to get creators in the FAST lane involves original content from Dhar Mann

  
• 20 years of YouTube: In 2018, many creators needed breaks. Elle Mills took a memorable one.

  Gen Z creators like Elle Mills, Emma Chamberlain, and The Dolan Twins discussed the effects of burnout and helped normalize YouTube hiatuses.

  
• Gen Alpha turns on the TV and heads to YouTube
• TikTok’s latest overture to the music industry is its take on ‘American Idol’
• Australia reverses course, will restrict YouTube as part of teen social media ban
• YouTube is the platform with the most AI chatbot referrals. Competitors want to catch up.
• Top 5 Branded Videos of the Week: MrBeast, Druski, Daddy
• Ibai KOs his own Twitch record with nearly 10 million concurrent viewers
• Have you heard? RIP Papa Jake, ‘New Yorker’ cartoons become sponcon, and VivziePop goes vinyl
• CBS said ‘The Late Show’ had declined. YouTube viewership paints a different picture.