YouTube

• Film Critic Chris Stuckmann Calls Out Universal For Abusing YouTube’s Copyright-Claiming System
• YouTube Has Given Its Silver And Gold Creator Awards A Slight Facelift

  The frames have been done away with in favor of rectangular silver and gold-colored plaques with the play button -- and the names of winning channels -- embossed.

  
• Dolan Twins Announce Temporary YouTube Hiatus, Citing Creative Block

  “We’re gonna need to go away for a little while,” Ethan says. “We’ve been running away form the fact that YouTube has been becoming a job and losing its spark for us.”

  
• Only 10% Of Affiliate Links On YouTube Are Being Disclosed, Princeton Study Finds

  A new study out of Princeton University asserts that digital creators are incredibly cagey about their use of affiliate links -- or the shoppable links that they frequently include within social posts to earn a cut of resulting sales.

  
• Donut Media Sees Open Lane In $11 Billion Online Video Niche
• In-N-Out Burger Sues YouTube Prankster ‘Trollmunchies’ For $25,000
• Livestreaming Ecommerce Platform Talkshoplive Wants To Democratize The Home Shopping Experience
• Judge Dismisses Conservative Organization PragerU’s Censorship Case Against YouTube
• Some Creators Are Mad At YouTube Over Live Streaming Notifications
• Will Smith Nabs 1 Million Subscribers In 3 Months After Going “YouTube Stupid”
• YouTube TV Will Be The Presenting Sponsor Of This Year’s NBA Finals
• 1.1 Million YouTube Viewers Tune Into ‘Fortnite’ Live Stream Led By Spanish Gamer El Rubius