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The music business is growing again — really growing — and it’s because of streamingThe music business is growing again — really growing — and it’s because of streaming
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Spotify, Apple Music and other services have 30 million U.S. subscribers, and streaming revenue is up 48 percent so far this year.

By Peter Kafka
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Mario Batali loves fighting on Twitter and showing you happiness on Instagram. He doesn’t get Snapchat.Mario Batali loves fighting on Twitter and showing you happiness on Instagram. He doesn’t get Snapchat.
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What about YouTube? “I’m pretty sure my teen puts things on YouTube.”

By Peter Kafka
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The inside story of how Netflix transitioned to digital video after seeing the power of YouTubeThe inside story of how Netflix transitioned to digital video after seeing the power of YouTube
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An excerpt from the new book, “Streampunks: YouTube and the Rebels Remaking Media,” by the chief business officer at YouTube.

By Robert Kyncl
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Full transcript: Patreon founder and CEO Jack Conte on Recode MediaFull transcript: Patreon founder and CEO Jack Conte on Recode Media
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Patreon is not a tip jar. It’s a creator-driven patronage system.

By Recode Staff
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YouTube is launching a new format that will let you shoot VR footage in 2-DYouTube is launching a new format that will let you shoot VR footage in 2-D
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You can view it on an ordinary screen or in a VR headset.

By Tess Townsend
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The duo behind Smosh, one of  YouTube’s biggest acts, is breaking upThe duo behind Smosh, one of  YouTube’s biggest acts, is breaking up
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Anthony Padilla heads out on his own.

By Peter Kafka
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Could your Facebook ad end up on Breitbart? Facebook will now tell you.Could your Facebook ad end up on Breitbart? Facebook will now tell you.
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Facebook will start showing advertisers the list of apps and websites where their ads could appear.

By Kurt Wagner
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Lyor Cohen, YouTube’s music ambassador, makes his case to the big music labelsLyor Cohen, YouTube’s music ambassador, makes his case to the big music labels
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Warner Music Group signed a deal with YouTube and then complained about it. Here’s the video site’s response.

By Peter Kafka
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YouTube’s advertising problems won’t drag down Alphabet’s first-quarter earningsYouTube’s advertising problems won’t drag down Alphabet’s first-quarter earnings
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Alphabet reports numbers on Thursday.

By Tess Townsend
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Full transcript: YouTube star manager Reza Izad of Studio 71 on Recode MediaFull transcript: YouTube star manager Reza Izad of Studio 71 on Recode Media
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“The cornerstone of our business is our talent relationships and our creator network.”

By Recode Staff
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Which internet TV bundle is right for you?Which internet TV bundle is right for you?
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How to tell what you’ll get when you buy a streaming TV service.

By Rani Molla
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YouTube wants to be TV, but it’s not the sameYouTube wants to be TV, but it’s not the same
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Studio71 CEO Reza Izad explains the differences between YouTube and traditional TV on Recode Media.

By Eric Johnson
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YouTube TV — regular TV, over the internet, for $35 — has arrivedYouTube TV — regular TV, over the internet, for $35 — has arrived
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You can get it in New York, LA, San Francisco and two other cities. Do you want to get it?

By Peter Kafka
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Google says its YouTube ad problem is ‘very very very small’ but it’s getting better at fixing it anywayGoogle says its YouTube ad problem is ‘very very very small’ but it’s getting better at fixing it anyway
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In an interview with Recode, Philipp Schindler, Google’s top business exec, walks a fine line.

By Peter Kafka
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YouTube creators have complained about declines in ad revenueYouTube creators have complained about declines in ad revenue
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Google has started tweaking the system to respond to advertiser concerns about brand safety.

By Tess Townsend
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Vevo makes its pitch to advertisers after they flee YouTubeVevo makes its pitch to advertisers after they flee YouTube
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The video site says: Advertise with us, we’re safer than other stuff on YouTube.

By Tess Townsend
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Google is letting its advertisers who bolted see which videos their ads could run onGoogle is letting its advertisers who bolted see which videos their ads could run on
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Google has faced advertiser angst over ads appearing alongside inappropriate content.

By Tess Townsend
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YouTube’s ad mess gives advertisers leverage for what they really want: More dataYouTube’s ad mess gives advertisers leverage for what they really want: More data
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Advertisers are tired of just trusting Google.

By Tess Townsend
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There’s no easy fix for Google’s YouTube problemThere’s no easy fix for Google’s YouTube problem
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After big U.S. and U.K. brands pull advertising, Google needs to reconsider programmatic advertising.

By Jan Dawson
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Facebook, Amazon, Twitter and YouTube are bidding to stream the NFL’s Thursday night gamesFacebook, Amazon, Twitter and YouTube are bidding to stream the NFL’s Thursday night games
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These streams are the highest-profile sports rights currently on the market.

By Kurt Wagner
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After advertisers complained, Google promises to keep ads away from ‘offensive content’After advertisers complained, Google promises to keep ads away from ‘offensive content’
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The company said it may also limit the kinds of videos users upload to YouTube.

By Tess Townsend
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Google’s top Europe exec has apologized for running ads next to offensive YouTube videosGoogle’s top Europe exec has apologized for running ads next to offensive YouTube videos
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European advertisers have been pulling ads from Google and YouTube.

By Tess Townsend
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Full video: AwesomenessTV founder and CEO Brian Robbins at Code MediaFull video: AwesomenessTV founder and CEO Brian Robbins at Code Media
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“I don’t quite understand why [YouTube] doesn’t give premium content” — the kind of stuff his company makes — “a better home.”

By Recode Staff
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YouTube’s employee ranks now number almost a third womenYouTube’s employee ranks now number almost a third women
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The company has made gains since Susan Wojcicki joined as CEO.

By Tess Townsend
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YouTube, the world’s biggest video site, wants to sell you TV for $35 a monthYouTube, the world’s biggest video site, wants to sell you TV for $35 a month
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Comcast is integrating YouTube into its set-top box — just like it did with NetflixComcast is integrating YouTube into its set-top box — just like it did with Netflix
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Internet, meet pay TV.

By Peter Kafka
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Google is auditing more YouTube ad metricsGoogle is auditing more YouTube ad metrics
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The news comes within two weeks of Facebook’s own announcement of ad auditing.

By Tess Townsend
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Disney’s Maker Studios has cut ties with PewDiePie after the YouTube star posted anti-Semitic videosDisney’s Maker Studios has cut ties with PewDiePie after the YouTube star posted anti-Semitic videos
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One video includes two men unfurling a sign that reads, “Death to all Jews.”

By Tess Townsend
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A big-time YouTube publisher says YouTube needs to give premium content more attentionA big-time YouTube publisher says YouTube needs to give premium content more attention
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AwesomenessTV CEO Brian Robbins thinks YouTube could be something akin to Netflix’s homepage.

By Kurt Wagner
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Google is losing an ads star as Margo Georgiadis moves to MattelGoogle is losing an ads star as Margo Georgiadis moves to Mattel
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Google’s Americas president is leaving for the second time.

By Tess Townsend
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Kodak’s moment may have passed, but it just proved it can still tug at our heartstringsKodak’s moment may have passed, but it just proved it can still tug at our heartstrings
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Its new short film, “Understanding,” is a testament to a father’s love and the power of a printed photo.

By Ina Fried
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The new ‘Star Wars’ film ‘Rogue One’ comes out this week. Here are all of the trailers.The new ‘Star Wars’ film ‘Rogue One’ comes out this week. Here are all of the trailers.
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“Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” is the first test of Disney’s plan to spin off several movies from the main “Star Wars” story.

By Eric Johnson
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Meet the guy who figured out how to make money from web video before YouTube didMeet the guy who figured out how to make money from web video before YouTube did
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Rooster Teeth co-founder Burnie Burns discusses “Red vs. Blue” and making fun of Apple on the latest Recode Media.

By Eric Johnson
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Full transcript: Smosh and ScreenJunkies boss Keith Richman on Recode MediaFull transcript: Smosh and ScreenJunkies boss Keith Richman on Recode Media
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Defy Media’s president has made a bunch of people internet famous. Now he wants to make them just plain famous.

By Recode Staff
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The NFL is producing a virtual reality video series exclusively for GoogleThe NFL is producing a virtual reality video series exclusively for Google
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The videos will be available on YouTube and Google’s new VR headset, Daydream.

By Kurt Wagner
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Smosh, ScreenJunkies and friends might be headed to TV, their boss saysSmosh, ScreenJunkies and friends might be headed to TV, their boss says
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Defy Media President Keith Richman sees $$$ signs in TV.

By Eric Johnson
YouTube buys FameBit, a startup that connects YouTube stars with advertisers
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Remember Twitter+Niche? This is like that.

By Peter Kafka
YouTube just hired music legend Lyor Cohen to  make peace with the labels
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He’s going to hold on to his 300 label, which Google backed three years ago.

By Peter Kafka
YouTube ‘demonetization,’ explained for normals
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The Great YouTube Ad Freakout Of Late August 2016, explained.

By Peter Kafka
YouTube wants to sell more video ads — by pulling ads off of some of its videos
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The world’s biggest video site explains why “demonetizing” videos is a good thing. Video makers freak out.

By Peter Kafka