News

• TikTok announces global Youth Council informed by its study of 12,000 teens and parents
• YouTube’s new Chief Product Officer introduces herself with “Release Notes” series

  YouTube Creator Liaison Rene Ritchie and Chief Product Officer Johanna Voolich teamed up for a discussion series called 'Release Notes'.

  
• Did federal authorities violate the Constitution by asking Google to turn over viewer data?

  Federal authorities asked Google to hand over viewer data on specific videos as part of an investigation into a suspected Bitcoin launderer.

  
• Common Sense Networks teams up with ‘Roblox’ publisher for child-safe ad partnerships

  Common Sense Networks has teamed up with 'Roblox' and 'Fortnite' publisher Super League to provide brand-safe campaigns for kids.

  
• YouTube is testing an AI-powered feature that lets viewers “jump ahead” in videos
• The IAB thinks brands should get in on game advertising ASAP
• Top 5 Branded Videos of the Week: MrBeast still loves Samsung (and Lamborghini)
• Top 50 Most Viewed U.S. YouTube Channels • Week Of 03/24/2024
• Top 50 Most Viewed YouTube Channels Worldwide • Week Of 03/24/2024
• Smoothie King now has a Dude Perfect drink–and a $10,000 giveaway
• MrBallen gets bookish with graphic novel adaptation of his “strange, dark, and mysterious” stories
• Millionaires: Tristan Clausen is studying the blade
• Can you make “The Turn” without crashing? Car enthusiasts are watching the results on YouTube Shorts.
• OpenAI wants to use video generation model Sora to break into Hollywood
• Joe Rogan has 14.5 million Spotify followers, nearly three times more than any other podcaster
• Jay Shetty, Malik Ducard to be honored for contributions to creator economy at annual gala
• Streamers on the Rise: Need to study? Need to get work done? Sheilur’s collaborative streams are the place to be
• The Sidemen have sold 100,000 boxes of cereal two weeks after launching their breakfast brand
• Congress’ plan to ban TikTok is taking heat. A public hearing could be up next.
• Want to watch four March Madness games at once? YouTube TV multiview is now on iOS.
• Between 30% and 50% of videos TikTok shows users are based on what it’s learned about their interests (Study)
• Creators on the Rise: ChelseaVFX makes impossible things
• Spotter adds Sam Rogoway as COO, names Nic Paul as its new President
• Nebula adds new original programs, expands into news coverage with new division