News

• Fund This: Uber Driver In A Pop Culture World Picks Up ‘Fictional Fares’
• YouTube’s Top Trending Video This Morning Promoted Conspiracy Theory About Florida Shooting Survivor

  This is far from the first time that YouTube's algorithm has turned a spotlight on videos that promote dangerous conspiracy theories.

  
• As “Demonetization Day” Arrives On YouTube, Small Creators Offer Advice To One Another

  Creators who don't meet the new standards for YouTube's partner program have spoken out and offered tips to each other on "demonetization day."

  
• Vox Lays Off 50 Staffers, Mostly Across Social Video Teams

  While native social video was growing at Vox, according to CEO Jim Bankoff, it won’t be a viable audience or revenue driver moving forward.

  
• Whistle Sports Inks New Deal With Dude Perfect To Develop Long-Form Shows (Exclusive)
• Insights: Could 5G Break Facebook And Google’s Grip On Online Content, Cut ALL Cords?
• Instagram’s Latest Direct Messaging Feature Challenges Snapchat Again
• Nintendo To Expel Members From ‘Creators Program’ In Accordance With New YouTube Policy
• Two Top Fullscreen Execs Join Otter Media’s Senior Management Team
• Crunchyroll Anime Awards Will Stream Live On Twitch February 24
• Fox News Is The Latest Cable Network To Announce Stand-Alone Streaming Service
• Viacom’s Branded Agency Teams With Beats On ‘Lit!’ Series About Viral Dance Culture
• Amazon To Bring Ad-Supported Options To Its Channels Program
• Snapchat Continues Ecommerce Experimentation — This Time With Nike Air Jordan Drop
• YouTube Duo Niki And Sammy Drop First Episode Of Their ‘Peachy Podcast’
• 6-Year-Old YouTube Superstar Behind Ryan ToysReview Just Unboxed His Own Toy Line At Toy Fair
• Indie Spotlight: The ‘Broken Hearts Division’ Solves Crimes Committed Against The Lovelorn
• YouTube Vet Bo Burnham Directed Chris Rock’s First Stand-Up Special In A Decade
• US Olympic Figure Skaters Adam Rippon And The ShibSibs Love YouTube
• Twitch Just Launched Chat Rooms And It’s The 90s All Over Again
• Video Management Platform ‘Vydia’ Raises $7 Million In New Funding
• Choreographer WilldaBeast Seeks Rising Dancers In ‘One Shot,’ Now Available On YouTube Red
• Simon & Schuster To Leak Miranda Sings’ Dirty Secrets In Second Book, ‘My Diarrhe’
• Analyst Believes Google Will Soon Reveal YouTube Ad Revenue, Says Video Site Is $15 Billion Business