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YouTube Pioneer Danny Zappin Buys Facebook Content Factory ViralNovaYouTube Pioneer Danny Zappin Buys Facebook Content Factory ViralNova
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It’s the second time a Facebook-fueled publishing startup has sold this year.

By Peter Kafka
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Another YouTube Network Finds an Exit: Collective Links Up With Germany’s ProSiebenAnother YouTube Network Finds an Exit: Collective Links Up With Germany’s ProSieben
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A flashback to the kind of deals we saw in 2014.

By Peter Kafka
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Apple and Google’s PartnersApple and Google’s Partners
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Apple is one of a number of companies that started out as a close partner of Google’s and slowly saw Google encroach on its territory and began to distance itself.

By Jan Dawson
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Americans Stream 135 Billion Songs in First Half of YearAmericans Stream 135 Billion Songs in First Half of Year
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Taylor Swift’s decision to pull her “1989” album from streaming service Spotify did not prevent it from reaching the top of the album charts.

By Dawn Chmielewski
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In Battle of Streaming Music Services, Simplicity Is the Killer FeatureIn Battle of Streaming Music Services, Simplicity Is the Killer Feature
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Why did you have to go and make things so complicated?

By Lauren Goode
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How Facebook’s New Video Business Stacks Up Against YouTubeHow Facebook’s New Video Business Stacks Up Against YouTube
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There are a few key differences between Facebook’s and YouTube’s revenue sharing plans.

By Kurt Wagner
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YouTube Beware: Facebook Will Start Sharing Ad Revenue With Video CreatorsYouTube Beware: Facebook Will Start Sharing Ad Revenue With Video Creators
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No coincidence here: Facebook’s revenue split is the same as YouTube’s.

By Kurt Wagner
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YouTube Star Michelle Phan Comes to Amazon’s Fire TVYouTube Star Michelle Phan Comes to Amazon’s Fire TV
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The beauty star and her Icon network want a new platform to conquer.

By Peter Kafka
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Bundles of JoyBundles of Joy
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There is absolutely room for bundles in media, as long as they represent transparent value (price or convenience) for the consumer.

By Keith Richman
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There’s a Shiny New Trend in Social Media: Actual Human EditorsThere’s a Shiny New Trend in Social Media: Actual Human Editors
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It’s man against the machine.

By Kurt Wagner
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Google Adds Free Web Radio to Its Music Subscription ServiceGoogle Adds Free Web Radio to Its Music Subscription Service
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Everyone wants to sell you a music subscription service. But everyone wants to let you listen to free music, too.

By Peter Kafka
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Code/Media 2015: Mark CubanCode/Media 2015: Mark Cuban
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By Peter Kafka
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Code/Media 2015: Vessel Co-Founder Jason KilarCode/Media 2015: Vessel Co-Founder Jason Kilar
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By Peter Kafka
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Code/Media 2015: YouTube’s Robert Kyncl and United Talent Agency’s Jeremy ZimmerCode/Media 2015: YouTube’s Robert Kyncl and United Talent Agency’s Jeremy Zimmer
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Code/Media 2015: BuzzFeed’s Ze Frank and Screenwriter John AugustCode/Media 2015: BuzzFeed’s Ze Frank and Screenwriter John August
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The Prodigal Son of Google: Omid Kordestani’s Full Code Conference Interview (Video)The Prodigal Son of Google: Omid Kordestani’s Full Code Conference Interview (Video)
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The full Code Conference interview with Google’s business boss Omid Kordestani.

By Mark Bergen
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Streaming Music Is Fundamentally Changing the Way We ListenStreaming Music Is Fundamentally Changing the Way We Listen
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The recent debate on streaming has been focused on short-term concerns -- issues of access, mobile convenience and remuneration.

By John MacFarlane
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Google Teams With GoPro to Bring VR to YouTubeGoogle Teams With GoPro to Bring VR to YouTube
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VR comes to YouTube.

By Mark Bergen
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Google Brings Its Shopping Ads to YouTubeGoogle Brings Its Shopping Ads to YouTube
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Google’s latest counterattack against Amazon: Shopping ads inside YouTube.

By Mark Bergen
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YouTube Engineering Chief Venkat Panchapakesan DiesYouTube Engineering Chief Venkat Panchapakesan Dies
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Venkat Panchapakesan, YouTube’s engineering chief and a “deeply admired” tech veteran, died on Monday.

By Mark Bergen
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Warner Music Says Streaming Revenue Has Passed Downloads, and It Wants MoreWarner Music Says Streaming Revenue Has Passed Downloads, and It Wants More
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The music industry’s stakes are higher in the streaming business.

By Peter Kafka
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Up Periscope: Law and Live Video in the Meerkat EraUp Periscope: Law and Live Video in the Meerkat Era
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Could you just livestream the spectacle free from any worries? Probably not.

By Raza Panjwani
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Can You Still Become ‘YouTube Famous’?Can You Still Become ‘YouTube Famous’?
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It’s not as easy as it used to be: If you’re lucky enough to achieve a moment of virality, you better be already prepared to be a rock star.

By Max Benator
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Exclusive: Meet YouTube’s Gamer-in-Chief, Ryan “Fwiz” Wyatt (Q&A)Exclusive: Meet YouTube’s Gamer-in-Chief, Ryan “Fwiz” Wyatt (Q&A)
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On the to-do list: Mobile gaming, eSports, and maybe virtual reality.

By Eric Johnson
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YouTube Ads Don’t Support YouTube Videos, Says YouTube Producer on YouTube’s StageYouTube Ads Don’t Support YouTube Videos, Says YouTube Producer on YouTube’s Stage
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Grooveshark, the Free Music Service That Used to Scare the Big Labels, Gives UpGrooveshark, the Free Music Service That Used to Scare the Big Labels, Gives Up
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As part of a court settlement: An apology, and a plug for legal services like Spotify.

By Peter Kafka
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Former Intel Web TV Boss Erik Huggers Is Vevo’s New CEOFormer Intel Web TV Boss Erik Huggers Is Vevo’s New CEO
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His old job -- trying to launch a Web TV service -- was hard. This one will be, too.

By Peter Kafka
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YouTube Pays Some of Its Biggest Stars to Make More Stuff for YouTubeYouTube Pays Some of Its Biggest Stars to Make More Stuff for YouTube
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News about Smosh, AwesomenessTV and others today; more to come tomorrow.

By Peter Kafka
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Victorious Wants to Help YouTube Stars Make New Homes Outside of YouTube, on Your PhonesVictorious Wants to Help YouTube Stars Make New Homes Outside of YouTube, on Your Phones
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Ryan Higa and the Young Turks are trying it. Michelle Phan is supposed to. What will YouTube say about that?

By Peter Kafka
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Why YouTube Should Fear Facebook, the NHL Playoffs EditionWhy YouTube Should Fear Facebook, the NHL Playoffs Edition
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It’s a classic push vs. pull distribution battle.

By Jason Del Rey
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Google to Investors: Don’t Worry, We’ve Got Mobile Figured OutGoogle to Investors: Don’t Worry, We’ve Got Mobile Figured Out
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Rumors of our plight in mobile have been greatly exaggerated, says Google.

By Mark Bergen
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Roku 3’s Voice Search Trumps Amazon Fire TV With More ChoiceRoku 3’s Voice Search Trumps Amazon Fire TV With More Choice
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Roku’s speedy voice search and content-agnostic approach helps make it the better streaming media player.

By Bonnie Cha
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Good News for YouTube: YouTube Says People Love Mobile AdsGood News for YouTube: YouTube Says People Love Mobile Ads
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They’re more likely to watch and share ads on their phone, says the world’s biggest video service -- which happens to be a mobile-first company.

By Peter Kafka
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The Mobile Video Moment Has Finally ArrivedThe Mobile Video Moment Has Finally Arrived
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Do you always feel like somebody’s watching you? They are -- because the eyes have it.

By Liz Gannes
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The Modern-Day Water CoolerThe Modern-Day Water Cooler
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The world shifted when YouTube and other online video platforms democratized video distribution and original content.

By Sam Rogoway
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YouTube to Video Makers: Join Our Subscription Service or Go Somewhere ElseYouTube to Video Makers: Join Our Subscription Service or Go Somewhere Else
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The world’s biggest video site flexes some muscle.

By Peter Kafka
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FTC Urged to Investigate YouTube Kids Video AppFTC Urged to Investigate YouTube Kids Video App
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The app disregards limits on advertising to children, consumer and advocacy groups charge.

By Alexei Oreskovic
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Twitter Complies With Turkey’s Request, Ban to Be LiftedTwitter Complies With Turkey’s Request, Ban to Be Lifted
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Turkish authorities had blocked access to social media over publication of photographs of an Istanbul prosecutor taken hostage last week and later killed.

By Reuters
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Facebook Is Testing Continuous Autoplay for VideosFacebook Is Testing Continuous Autoplay for Videos
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Sit back, relax and enjoy a few hours of ... Facebook videos?

By Kurt Wagner
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Vessel, the Site That Wants You to Pay to Watch Web Videos, Opens to the PublicVessel, the Site That Wants You to Pay to Watch Web Videos, Opens to the Public
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Jason Kilar built a big video service at Hulu. Can he do it again?

By Peter Kafka