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Twitter is finally paying its best users to create videos
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Twitter’s 70/30 revenue split is better than YouTube’s deal.

By Kurt Wagner
YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki asks YouTube stars to speak out against racism and violence
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“There’s no group of people on Earth that has more power to move people than you do.”

By Kurt Wagner
Verizon has hired a former YouTube exec as it moves further into original video
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Ivana Kirkbride joins after a short stint at YouTube rival Vessel.

By Mark Bergen
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It’s Sunday, so let’s watch a $1,400 drone drown in Coca-ColaIt’s Sunday, so let’s watch a $1,400 drone drown in Coca-Cola
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YouTube is weird.

By Eric Johnson
The music industry signs up Taylor Swift and U2 in its fight against YouTube
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An open letter to Congress asks for change to the DMCA, but it’s aimed at Google’s video site.

By Peter Kafka
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Amazon vs. YouTube: Why the content creator is the ultimate winnerAmazon vs. YouTube: Why the content creator is the ultimate winner
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In the wake of Amazon’s Video Direct launch, we heard one refrain across the internet: Look out, YouTube!

By TJ Leonard
More NFL clips, plus classic games, are coming to YouTube
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Pro football is TV’s most valuable property — but the NFL is happy to sell the digital guys some slices.

By Peter Kafka
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Streaming music has become Warner Music’s biggest businessStreaming music has become Warner Music’s biggest business
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But it would like more from YouTube.

By Peter Kafka
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Vimeo buys VHX to build up its fledgling video subscription businessVimeo buys VHX to build up its fledgling video subscription business
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Two companies, both focused on indie video.

By Peter Kafka
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Watch President Obama poke Hillary Clinton for campaigning like your aunt on FacebookWatch President Obama poke Hillary Clinton for campaigning like your aunt on Facebook
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“Hillary trying appeal to young voters is a little bit like your relative who just signed up for Facebook.”

By Mark Bergen
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This company says it can help musicians find the money the web owes themThis company says it can help musicians find the money the web owes them
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Stem raises $4.5 million.

By Peter Kafka
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Here’s rare footage of Prince’s all-star celebrity ‘Saturday Night Live’ jamHere’s rare footage of Prince’s all-star celebrity ‘Saturday Night Live’ jam
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“Dearly inebriated ...”

By Peter Kafka
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How to binge on Prince todayHow to binge on Prince today
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And why it’s harder than it should be.

By Peter Kafka
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Google is worried about finding its next Alphabet business after searchGoogle is worried about finding its next Alphabet business after search
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What to look for in Alphabet first-quarter earnings.

By Mark Bergen
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Bernie Sanders is using a back-waxing video to promote his campaignBernie Sanders is using a back-waxing video to promote his campaign
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Politics -- and programmatic ad buying -- make strange bedfellows.

By Noah Kulwin and Dawn Chmielewski
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Netflix says it might let you download movies and TV showsNetflix says it might let you download movies and TV shows
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Amazon already does.

By Peter Kafka
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Here’s why the music labels are furious at YouTube. Again.Here’s why the music labels are furious at YouTube. Again.
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RIAA boss Cary Sherman says Katy Perry and the rest of the music business are getting a bad deal.

By Peter Kafka
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Facebook’s New Rules Let Video Creators Make Money on the SideFacebook’s New Rules Let Video Creators Make Money on the Side
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Look out, YouTube.

By Kurt Wagner
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Like Netflix, but With YouTube Stars: Fullscreen Readies Its Subscription ServiceLike Netflix, but With YouTube Stars: Fullscreen Readies Its Subscription Service
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It will launch April 26 and will cost $5 a month.

By Peter Kafka
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SoundCloud’s Music Subscription Service Is Finally HereSoundCloud’s Music Subscription Service Is Finally Here
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Like Spotify, Apple and many others, it’s $10 a month. The free version is sticking around, but some songs may move behind a pay wall.

By Peter Kafka
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Streaming Is Officially the Biggest Part of the Music Business, Which Wants YouTube to Pay UpStreaming Is Officially the Biggest Part of the Music Business, Which Wants YouTube to Pay Up
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Streaming generated $2.4 billion in the U.S. last year. It should be much more, says the RIAA.

By Peter Kafka
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Tinder Reshuffles Management in Latest Bid to Add More ExperienceTinder Reshuffles Management in Latest Bid to Add More Experience
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More seasoned execs to manage the growth of the sometimes chaotic company.

By Kara Swisher
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What Is an Influencer? How Do They Make Money? I Asked One So You Don’t Have To.What Is an Influencer? How Do They Make Money? I Asked One So You Don’t Have To.
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A Q&A with new media star Taryn Southern.

By Noah Kulwin
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Can PewDiePie Grow Up Without Alienating His YouTube Fans?Can PewDiePie Grow Up Without Alienating His YouTube Fans?
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Kjellberg’s fans are mad because he’s no longer quite the same guy they fell in love with.

By Ben Popper
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Weiner Stampede! Here Are the TV Ads With the Most Buzz Ahead of Super Bowl 50.Weiner Stampede! Here Are the TV Ads With the Most Buzz Ahead of Super Bowl 50.
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It’s all about the battle for buzz before the game.

By Arik Hesseldahl
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Facebook Says Video Is Huge -- 100-Million-Hours-Per-Day HugeFacebook Says Video Is Huge -- 100-Million-Hours-Per-Day Huge
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Facebook reiterated -- again -- that video is a big part of its business.

By Kurt Wagner
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YouTube Now Has a ‘Global Virtual Reality Evangelist’YouTube Now Has a ‘Global Virtual Reality Evangelist’
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A virtual reality dealmaker for startup Jaunt jumps to Google.

By Mark Bergen
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Hillary Clinton Comment Suggests Progress in Tech Versus ISIS TalksHillary Clinton Comment Suggests Progress in Tech Versus ISIS Talks
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Told that recent Silicon Valley-Obama Administration meetings were a dud, Clinton responded: “That’s not what I heard.”

By Dawn Chmielewski
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Silicon Valley and White House Discuss Harnessing Technology to Combat TerrorismSilicon Valley and White House Discuss Harnessing Technology to Combat Terrorism
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Discussion included a declassified briefing on how terrorists use technology -- including encryption.

By Dawn Chmielewski
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T-Mobile’s John Legere Calls ‘Bullshit’ on Claims of ThrottlingT-Mobile’s John Legere Calls ‘Bullshit’ on Claims of Throttling
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YouTube has accused T-Mobile of slowing its video streams.

By Dawn Chmielewski
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Five Streaming Video Predictions for 2016Five Streaming Video Predictions for 2016
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We are at another tipping point for content and content distribution.

By Rich Raddon
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Confronting the Software-ization of MediaConfronting the Software-ization of Media
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“Now that software lives in our pockets, runs our cars and homes, and dominates our waking lives, ignorance of code is no longer acceptable.”

By James Abels
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The Beatles Are Coming to Apple Music, Spotify and Everywhere Else on Christmas EveThe Beatles Are Coming to Apple Music, Spotify and Everywhere Else on Christmas Eve
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Mr. Plow, Ad Man: Google Gets Homer Simpson to Hawk YouTube AdsMr. Plow, Ad Man: Google Gets Homer Simpson to Hawk YouTube Ads
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That name again is YouTube ad!

By Mark Bergen
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Eat Up! Tastemade Raises $40 Million More for Its Video Food Empire.Eat Up! Tastemade Raises $40 Million More for Its Video Food Empire.
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Goldman Sachs leads the round.

By Peter Kafka
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Here Are the Politicians Pushing Silicon Valley to Loosen Encryption and Fight ISIS on Social MediaHere Are the Politicians Pushing Silicon Valley to Loosen Encryption and Fight ISIS on Social Media
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Political pressure has increased in the wake of the attacks in Paris and San Bernardino.

By Noah Kulwin and Dawn Chmielewski
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Streaming Video Now Accounts for 70 Percent of Broadband UsageStreaming Video Now Accounts for 70 Percent of Broadband Usage
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How Netflix, YouTube, Hulu and Amazon ate the Internet (and terrified cable).

By Peter Kafka
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Who Had the Better Dating App Parody, ‘Saturday Night Live’ or YouTuber Ryan Higa? (Poll)Who Had the Better Dating App Parody, ‘Saturday Night Live’ or YouTuber Ryan Higa? (Poll)
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Settle in for two very funny videos with a shared premise.

By Eric Johnson
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Why the Internet Could -- But Probably Won’t -- Land a Mega-Deal With the NFLWhy the Internet Could -- But Probably Won’t -- Land a Mega-Deal With the NFL
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The last big prize in TV sports is up for grabs. Could Apple, Google or someone else make a run for it?

By Peter Kafka