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DreamWorks Animation Wants a Piece of Vevo, the Music Video GiantDreamWorks Animation Wants a Piece of Vevo, the Music Video Giant
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DreamWorks likes YouTube, and YouTube viewers love music videos.

By Peter Kafka
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Susan Wojcicki of YouTube and Jan Koum of WhatsApp Join Lineup for October’s Code/MobileSusan Wojcicki of YouTube and Jan Koum of WhatsApp Join Lineup for October’s Code/Mobile
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The leaders of two of the world’s biggest Internet services join our October conference.

By Ina Fried
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Smosh’s Ian and Anthony Explain the Secrets of YouTube Fame and Fortune (Video)Smosh’s Ian and Anthony Explain the Secrets of YouTube Fame and Fortune (Video)
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The full video from our Code/Media event.

By Peter Kafka
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Machinima Hires TV Executive Chad Gutstein as CEOMachinima Hires TV Executive Chad Gutstein as CEO
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The YouTube network got its money earlier this month. Now it has a new boss.

By Peter Kafka
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Pluto.TV Wants to Turn Web Videos Into Web TVPluto.TV Wants to Turn Web Videos Into Web TV
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What if YouTube looked like TV? Advertisers and programmers would like it. Would you?

By Peter Kafka
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Ready for Marissa’s Closeup? Yahoo Is Considering Creating Its Own YouTube (And Poaching YouTube Stars).Ready for Marissa’s Closeup? Yahoo Is Considering Creating Its Own YouTube (And Poaching YouTube Stars).
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CEO Mayer aims at taking advantage of the ire many online video producers have for the giant video platform.

By Kara Swisher
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Smosh Carves Out a Comedic Home Between Nickelodeon and Comedy CentralSmosh Carves Out a Comedic Home Between Nickelodeon and Comedy Central
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“We’re never going to leave our Internet presence behind,” Anthony Padilla told the full house at Code/Media in Los Angeles.

By Dawn Chmielewski
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Turkey Escalates Internet Blocking With YouTube BanTurkey Escalates Internet Blocking With YouTube Ban
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Now Turkish people can’t tweet or watch YouTube

By Amy Schatz
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Disney Buys Maker Studios, and YouTube Investors CheerDisney Buys Maker Studios, and YouTube Investors Cheer
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Now what?

By Peter Kafka
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What Happens After Disney Buys Maker Studios?What Happens After Disney Buys Maker Studios?
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How do you combine PewDiePie with Mickey Mouse? Maybe you don’t.

By Peter Kafka
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It’s Over! Viacom and Google Settle YouTube Lawsuit.It’s Over! Viacom and Google Settle YouTube Lawsuit.
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Viacom wanted $1 billion in damages. It ended up with zero.

By Peter Kafka
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Disney Ponders the Biggest Big Media YouTube Bet Yet: Buying Maker StudiosDisney Ponders the Biggest Big Media YouTube Bet Yet: Buying Maker Studios
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A deal could be worth $500 million or more.

By Peter Kafka
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Jimmy Kimmel on Fake Viral Videos, Real Money and the Future of TVJimmy Kimmel on Fake Viral Videos, Real Money and the Future of TV
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“We’re not in the business of making viral videos. We’re in the business of making a television show.”

By Peter Kafka
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Warner Bros. Finalizes Machinima InvestmentWarner Bros. Finalizes Machinima Investment
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By Peter Kafka
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Warner Bros. Gets Ready to Bet on YouTube With a Machinima InvestmentWarner Bros. Gets Ready to Bet on YouTube With a Machinima Investment
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The video network for dudes and gamers is finalizing an $18 million round.

By Peter Kafka
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Facebook Is Advertising Facebook, AgainFacebook Is Advertising Facebook, Again
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On Facebook.

By Peter Kafka
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Exclusive: Top Execs Bates and Reller to Depart, as Musical Chairs Begins at MicrosoftExclusive: Top Execs Bates and Reller to Depart, as Musical Chairs Begins at Microsoft
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While no one new is entering, the Satya Nadella regime starts to take shape.

By Kara Swisher
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By Eric Johnson
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YouTube Tools Startup Zefr Raises $30 MillionYouTube Tools Startup Zefr Raises $30 Million
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Institutional Venture Partners funds the video-tracker.

By Peter Kafka
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Kids May Be Leaving Facebook, but They Love YouTubeKids May Be Leaving Facebook, but They Love YouTube
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At the world’s biggest video site, teens and tweens rule.

By Peter Kafka
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Jimmy Fallon Is “A Tonight Show Host Who Speaks YouTube”Jimmy Fallon Is “A Tonight Show Host Who Speaks YouTube”
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NBC would like you to watch on TV. But they’re okay if you get a bite on the Web, too.

By Peter Kafka
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Ryan Seacrest Makes Another Digital Deal, This Time With Tastemade, for TVRyan Seacrest Makes Another Digital Deal, This Time With Tastemade, for TV
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Another tasty digital treat from the Hollywood producer/star/entrepreneur.

By Kara Swisher
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At Makers: Play Like a Girl!At Makers: Play Like a Girl!
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By Voices
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Jordan Hoffner Named CEO of Federated Media by New Owner LIN MediaJordan Hoffner Named CEO of Federated Media by New Owner LIN Media
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An experienced online exec takes over at the longtime digital ad company.

By Kara Swisher
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Another Native Ad You Might Actually Want to SeeAnother Native Ad You Might Actually Want to See
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Spoiler! It’s a music video, courtesy of Aloe Blacc, Lincoln and the Los Angeles Times.

By Peter Kafka
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Rise of the PlatishersRise of the Platishers
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It’s something in between a publisher and a platform.

By Jonathan Glick
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Google Changes Homepage to Protest Russia’s Anti-Gay LawGoogle Changes Homepage to Protest Russia’s Anti-Gay Law
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The move is the latest in a series of efforts designed to ensure that Olympics viewers are aware of a Russian law that vastly curtails free speech rights.

By Ina Fried
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Google Confirms Susan Wojcicki Is New YouTube HeadGoogle Confirms Susan Wojcicki Is New YouTube Head
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Salar Kamangar will shuffle to a role developing his own early-stage projects.

By Liz Gannes
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Longtime Google Ads Exec Susan Wojcicki Is YouTube’s New BossLongtime Google Ads Exec Susan Wojcicki Is YouTube’s New Boss
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One of Google’s earliest employees replaces an even earlier Google employee.

By Peter Kafka
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Spotify Grabs a Top Engineer From YouTube, Its Current and Future RivalSpotify Grabs a Top Engineer From YouTube, Its Current and Future Rival
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Jason Gaedtke leaves the streaming video service to work at a streaming music service.

By Peter Kafka
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Ready for Their Close-Ups: Nadella, Gates, Ballmer and Thompson Do YouTube on CEO Pick (Video)Ready for Their Close-Ups: Nadella, Gates, Ballmer and Thompson Do YouTube on CEO Pick (Video)
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Microsoft PR head Frank Shaw is putting on the dog with this CEO announcement.

By Kara Swisher
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Down the YouTubeDown the YouTube
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By Voices
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Budweiser Wins the Super Bowl -- On the WebBudweiser Wins the Super Bowl -- On the Web
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No need to watch the game: You’ve already seen the puppy.

By Peter Kafka
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Machinima’s Former COO Heads to TextPlusMachinima’s Former COO Heads to TextPlus
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Other executive shuffling is also in the works.

By Peter Kafka
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Super Bowl Stats: TV Still the Hottest Medium for VideoSuper Bowl Stats: TV Still the Hottest Medium for Video
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No one is throwing a block party to watch a Twitter feed anytime soon.

By Bill Wise
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Lonelygirl Guy Greg Goodfried Joins Hollywood Agency UTALonelygirl Guy Greg Goodfried Joins Hollywood Agency UTA
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The co-founder of EQAL gets a gig working with new digital stars.

By Peter Kafka
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Some Game Companies Pay for Play on Conan’s “Clueless Gamer” SkitsSome Game Companies Pay for Play on Conan’s “Clueless Gamer” Skits
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And some of those that don’t pay get dissed.

By Eric Johnson
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Beats Music Streams With a Human TouchBeats Music Streams With a Human Touch
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By using human curators, Beats Music has created a satisfying music-streaming experience that doesn’t feel robotic.

By Walt Mossberg
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What’s Holding Us Back From True TV Everywhere?What’s Holding Us Back From True TV Everywhere?
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The cable industry must move from a place of reaction to one of action.

By Braxton Jarratt
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The Revolution ... Will Be StreamedThe Revolution ... Will Be Streamed
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Observations about a changing media landscape, as we observe MLK Day.

By Shay David