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An Open Letter to Parents From a Teenage YouTuberAn Open Letter to Parents From a Teenage YouTuber
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YouTube star-turned-author Paige McKenzie hears from lots of kids -- and she has some advice.

By Paige McKenzie
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Universal Music CEO Lucian Grainge Wants You to Pay Up: The Code/Media InterviewUniversal Music CEO Lucian Grainge Wants You to Pay Up: The Code/Media Interview
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Expect more subscription services for music and less free stuff.

By Peter Kafka
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The Changing Face of Web Video: A Code/Media Highlight ReelThe Changing Face of Web Video: A Code/Media Highlight Reel
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Six speakers talk about online video distribution.

By Arik Hesseldahl
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Peter Chernin Says Video’s Golden Age Is On Its Way: The Full Code/Media InterviewPeter Chernin Says Video’s Golden Age Is On Its Way: The Full Code/Media Interview
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The guy who help build some of the most important properties on TV thinks he can do it again.

By Peter Kafka
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Big Music Labels Want to Make Free Music Hard to Get, and Apple Says They’re RightBig Music Labels Want to Make Free Music Hard to Get, and Apple Says They’re Right
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Spotify and YouTube say they’re wrong.

By Peter Kafka
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Why No One’s Talking About ‘Cord-Forevers’Why No One’s Talking About ‘Cord-Forevers’
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Livestreaming services like Sling and CBS are eroding the defenses of even the most avid cable stalwarts.

By Jay Fulcher
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Hollywood, Meet Silicon Valley: YouTube and UTA Onstage at Code/MediaHollywood, Meet Silicon Valley: YouTube and UTA Onstage at Code/Media
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Silicon Valley and Hollywood are starting to close the gap and make money together.

By Peter Kafka
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Another Digital Exec Leaves Universal Music GroupAnother Digital Exec Leaves Universal Music Group
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Digital business head David Ring is out, a couple days after his boss Rob Wells left.

By Peter Kafka
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Ze Frank Shares the Secrets of BuzzFeed’s Video Success at Code/MediaZe Frank Shares the Secrets of BuzzFeed’s Video Success at Code/Media
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They’re both making motion pictures. But that’s about where the similarities end -- which makes for really interesting conversation.

By Peter Kafka
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How’s the Media Industry These Days? Confused.How’s the Media Industry These Days? Confused.
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Media companies and creators seem to be entering a new period of confusion, as the financial, technological and consumer behaviors they counted on are changing rapidly.

By Walt Mossberg
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Mark Cuban Vs. the World: The Full Code/Media Interview (Video)Mark Cuban Vs. the World: The Full Code/Media Interview (Video)
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He’s the kind of guy who can end a two-day media + technology conference with a bang.

By Peter Kafka
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Mark Cuban Is Still a YouTube Hater: ‘What Have They Done Right?’ (Video)Mark Cuban Is Still a YouTube Hater: ‘What Have They Done Right?’ (Video)
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“They tried to do subscriptions. Failed.”

By Jason Del Rey
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Universal Music Chief Says Industry Needs More Experimentation, Not More Ads (Video)Universal Music Chief Says Industry Needs More Experimentation, Not More Ads (Video)
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Free, ad-funded music services won’t sustain artists or labels, says Lucian Grainge.

By Ina Fried
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Former Hulu CEO Jason Kilar Says Passionate Fans Will Pay for His Latest Video Service (Video)Former Hulu CEO Jason Kilar Says Passionate Fans Will Pay for His Latest Video Service (Video)
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Kilar’s Vessel will give you early access to videos for $3 a month.

By Kurt Wagner
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Stars From Vine, Pinterest and YouTube on How Their Work Pays the Bills (Video)Stars From Vine, Pinterest and YouTube on How Their Work Pays the Bills (Video)
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The four stars talked about their transitions from new media dabblers to full-time “Vinetrepreneurs.”

By Lauren Goode
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YouTube Content Chief Says Growth Accelerating Despite Increased Competition From Facebook (Video)YouTube Content Chief Says Growth Accelerating Despite Increased Competition From Facebook (Video)
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The company is working on efforts that might see an increased ad load for some content.

By Ina Fried
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Facebook Is Working on Virtual-Reality Apps (That It Thinks Beyoncé Will Use)Facebook Is Working on Virtual-Reality Apps (That It Thinks Beyoncé Will Use)
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Clearly, none of our user-generated VR content will be as exciting as Beyoncé‘s.

By Lauren Goode
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BuzzFeed’s Video Boss: Facebook ‘Very Significant’ for Traffic (Video)BuzzFeed’s Video Boss: Facebook ‘Very Significant’ for Traffic (Video)
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Facebook and YouTube provide the bulk of BuzzFeed’s massive video traffic, but YouTube is still king -- for now.

By Kurt Wagner
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Jon Stewart Helped TV Learn to Love the Internet (Because It Had No Choice)Jon Stewart Helped TV Learn to Love the Internet (Because It Had No Choice)
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Corollary: The Internet loves TV!

By Peter Kafka
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Budweiser Is Running Away With the Super Bowl, AgainBudweiser Is Running Away With the Super Bowl, Again
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For the second year in a row, Budweiser has the most popular Super Bowl ad on the Web. Guess why?

By Peter Kafka
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Nintendo’s YouTube Revenue-Sharing Policy Is Here -- With Lots of Strings AttachedNintendo’s YouTube Revenue-Sharing Policy Is Here -- With Lots of Strings Attached
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Nintendo gets to approve the videos, and some popular games are off-limits.

By Eric Johnson
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Here Come Shows for Snapchat, Made By YouTube Stars, Paid for by AT&THere Come Shows for Snapchat, Made By YouTube Stars, Paid for by AT&T
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Snapchat won’t see a penny from this, and is probably just fine with that.

By Peter Kafka
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Stop Trying to Go ViralStop Trying to Go Viral
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Everyone loved Bud’s “Puppy Love” Super Bowl video -- for about two weeks.

By Jan Rezab
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Yahoo Was the GE of the InternetYahoo Was the GE of the Internet
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The first great Internet company served as the breeding ground for the Web’s first wave of leading executives.

By Rob Solomon
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NFL Video Highlights -- And More -- Come to YouTube and GoogleNFL Video Highlights -- And More -- Come to YouTube and Google
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Just in time for the Superbowl: A deal to bring video clips to the world’s biggest video site.

By Peter Kafka
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YouTube Challenger Vessel Starts Showing Off Its Service, and a Slick New Ad FormatYouTube Challenger Vessel Starts Showing Off Its Service, and a Slick New Ad Format
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The guy who brought you Hulu has a new video service and a new way of showcasing ads.

By Peter Kafka
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ISIS-Connected Hackers Hit U.S. Military Twitter, YouTube AccountsISIS-Connected Hackers Hit U.S. Military Twitter, YouTube Accounts
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The attackers shared links to documents said to have been stolen from mobile devices belonging to U.S. military personnel.

By Arik Hesseldahl
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Jason Kilar Brings Vessel, YouTube’s Newest Challenger, to Code/MediaJason Kilar Brings Vessel, YouTube’s Newest Challenger, to Code/Media
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The guy who built Hulu is trying to make a second splash in Web video. He’ll tell us why, and how he plans to do it, live onstage next month. You should be there.

By Peter Kafka
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The True Story of Grouper, a.k.a. CrackleThe True Story of Grouper, a.k.a. Crackle
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I’m the guy who built Crackle. Here why I did it -- and why I sold it to Sony.

By Josh Felser
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VHX Raises $5 Million to Help Movie Makers Sell Their Stuff OnlineVHX Raises $5 Million to Help Movie Makers Sell Their Stuff Online
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Web movie sales are getting renewed attention, courtesy of “The Interview.” Welcome to the club, says VHX.

By Peter Kafka
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Code/Media Adds Five More Must-See Speakers: Rookie’s Tavi Gevinson, YouTube’s Kyncl, UTA’s Zimmer, Whalerock’s Braun and Tyler the CreatorCode/Media Adds Five More Must-See Speakers: Rookie’s Tavi Gevinson, YouTube’s Kyncl, UTA’s Zimmer, Whalerock’s Braun and Tyler the Creator
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Yup! Tyler the Creator! And four more fascinating guests with deep insight into the way tech is changing media. Join us in February.

By Peter Kafka
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Hey, TV Guys! Facebook’s NFL Deal Means Facebook Is Getting Serious About Video.Hey, TV Guys! Facebook’s NFL Deal Means Facebook Is Getting Serious About Video.
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It’s going to start showing its billion-plus users some of TV’s most valuable programming. What happens next?

By Peter Kafka
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How Is Sony Going to Get “The Interview” Online? We Have Some Ideas.How Is Sony Going to Get “The Interview” Online? We Have Some Ideas.
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Asks the pros or DIY? Maybe both.

By Peter Kafka
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Former Hulu CEO Jason Kilar Pulls Back the Curtain on Vessel, His YouTube RivalFormer Hulu CEO Jason Kilar Pulls Back the Curtain on Vessel, His YouTube Rival
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It will cost you $3 a month to see YouTube stars’ videos before they show up on YouTube.

By Peter Kafka
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YouTube’s Apple TV Gets a New Look, More Videos ... and AdsYouTube’s Apple TV Gets a New Look, More Videos ... and Ads
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YouTube has overhauled its app on just about every other device. Now it’s Apple’s turn.

By Peter Kafka
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Salesforce Names YouTube Head Susan Wojcicki to BoardSalesforce Names YouTube Head Susan Wojcicki to Board
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She will be the second woman on the 11-person Salesforce board.

By Arik Hesseldahl
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Five Stumbling Blocks to Mass Adoption of Internet TVFive Stumbling Blocks to Mass Adoption of Internet TV
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You down with OTT?

By Daniel Leff
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Fullscreen CEO George Strompolos on Premium Content and Making Viewers PayFullscreen CEO George Strompolos on Premium Content and Making Viewers Pay
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Fullscreen is looking to create television-grade programming that could reach audiences in new ways with shows that they’d be willing to pay for.

By Dawn Chmielewski
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Devoted YouTube Filmmaker Recreates New Star Wars Trailer in Lego BricksDevoted YouTube Filmmaker Recreates New Star Wars Trailer in Lego Bricks
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You’ve seen the trailer. Now see it in Legos, thanks to one dedicated fan.

By Ina Fried
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Book Excerpt: An Audience MachineBook Excerpt: An Audience Machine
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An excerpt from Cory Doctorow’s new book, “Information Doesn’t Want to Be Free: Laws for the Internet Age.”

By Cory Doctorow