It turns out that YouTube’s Creator Awards -- or the 'Play Button' plaques that the video giant hands -- may come with unforeseen caveats.
Play Button
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As YouTube refreshes its look, is it time to say goodbye to the play button?
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YouTube On ‘Play Button’ Awards: “Not All Creators Who Apply Will Receive Awards”
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As YouTube TV Begins World Series Ad Campaign, Its Play Button Vexes Viewers
A giant YouTube play button behind home plate during Game 1 of the World Series drew a lot of attention from the viewing audience.
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YouTube Sends PewDiePie Custom Ruby Play Button To Commemorate 50 Million Subscribers
YouTube has Silver, Gold, and Diamond Play Buttons it sends to channels with a lot of subscribers. This, however, is something else altogether.
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