News

• TikTok parent ByteDance is launching an AI development platform
• Move over #FinTok: YouTube is the top digital hub for banking advice among Millennials and Gen Z

  YouTube and TikTok are the top sources of financial advice among Millennials and Gen Z, according to data from Insider Intelligence.

  
• Hey Twitch streamers: Mountain Dew is watching you and will reward you if you drink soda on air

  Mtn Dew Raid is a Twitch initiative that will use special technology to locate and reward streamers who consume Mtn Dew drinks on air.

  
• GothamChess is now a New York Times bestseller and a Forbes 30 Under 30

  GothamChess (aka Levy Rozman) has had quite the month.

  
• Federal judge rules in TikTok’s favor, dealing decisive blow to Montana’s statewide ban
• DIY creator Moriah Elizabeth is bringing a line of plush toys to Walmart
• The CEOs of Meta, X, TikTok, Snap, and Discord are coming to D.C. to discuss child safety
• Brat TV will “explore every avenue for monetization” with acquisiton of ecommerce platform Jemi
• On the Rise: Naomi Hearts wants trans creators to know “You’re going to get through it”
• TikTok shuffles up a deck of “creative cards” to help businesses win the holiday season
• Theorist Media signs with FilmRise to put its YouTube content on TV (Exclusive)
• In 2007, Filipino inmates danced to ‘Thriller’ on YouTube. Their moves inspired a new musical.
• Substack upgrades native video player to support video podcasts and paywalls
• On the Rise: Aaron Grushow deals in multimillion-dollar homes. TikTok helps him show them off.
• After paying out $32 million to creators, Fanfix hires Twitch, Red Bull vet as Chief Marketing Officer
• Top 50 Most Viewed U.S. YouTube Channels • Week Of 11/26/2023
• Top 50 Most Viewed YouTube Channels Worldwide • Week Of 11/26/2023
• On the Podcast: Warren James gets MishMashed
• Tech YouTuber JerryRigEverything files multimillion-dollar suit against CASETiFY for allegedly stealing his designs
• YouTube Premium subscribers can now find “Playables” through new gaming hub
• Top 5 Branded Videos of the Week: MrBeast is back on top (and also buried alive)
• Creators who upload long-form content to TikTok are growing 5x faster than those who don’t
• xQc’s YouTube channel terminated for copyright claims
• With its Thanksgiving parade float and animated series, this NFT collection is the cat’s meow