Merch and alternate revenue streams through platforms like Blip and Metacafe were popular in 2013. Can they beat YouTube and its community.
2013 in review
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2013 In Review: All Hail King PewDiePie And His Bro Army
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2013 In Review: Can Alternative Revenue Streams Beat YouTube?
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2013 In Review: The Year Crowdfunding Became A Battleground
Crowdfunding platforms like Kickstarter have been used controversially by Zach Braff, but other options like Patreon & Subbable have emerged
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2013 In Review: Prank Videos Offered The Best Of Both Worlds
Pranksters like Roman Atwood, VitalyzdTv, and Tom Mabe ruled YouTube in 2013, as did prank marketing spots like the viral 'Carrie' ad.
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2013 In Review: The Rise Of Vine And The Fragmentation Of Online Video
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