YouTube Announce Switch To HTML5 Video
The video streaming giant has dropped Flash and made its new HTML5 video player the default in most browsers.
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PewDiePie, Hannah Hart, Harley Morenstein & Michelle Phan Named In Forbes 30 Under 30
Michelle Phan, Freddie Wong, and Harley Morenstein stand as just a few of the innovative online content creators recognized by Forbes in their latest 30 under 30 list.
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YouTube Music Awards Return, Sans Live Show
YouTube have announced they’re bringing back the YouTube Music Awards, in the face of overwhelming criticism following their first year.
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YouTube Introduces New Music Streaming Service
YouTube have finally unveiled their long awaited subscription music streaming service – YouTube Music Key.
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RTL Group Acquires StyleHaul YouTube Network
YouTube MCN StyleHaul has become the latest in a long line of MCNs being acquired by traditional media giants.
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YouTube Streamlines Collaboration With ‘Creator Credits’
Collaboration has been a cornerstone of growth for many YouTubers. Now, YouTube is making it easier than ever to credit those who have helped with or appeared in your videos with their new ‘Creator Credit’ feature.
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YouTube Pays Out Over $1 Billion Through Content ID
Google-owned video sharing website YouTube has paid out over $1 billion via its Content ID program, which allows copyright holders to find, claim, and monetize user-uploaded videos containing their content.
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AT&T & Chernin Group Buy YouTube MCN Fullscreen
A joint venture led by AT&T and the Chernin Group have purchased a controlling stake in YouTube MCN Fullscreen.
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YouTube Introduces Real-Time Analytics With Minute-By-Minute View Counts
After the success of real-time data in Google Analytics, YouTube has given its creators direct access to real-time views data for the first time.
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YouTube Give Video Pages A Subtle Facelift, Adds Better Chromecast Compatability
YouTube has given its video watch pages a subtle facelift ahead of the launch of their new music subscription service, Music Key.
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SESAC Acquires YouTube Music Monetization/Licensing Service Rumblefish
Rumblefish, a music licensing company that caught on to the value of YouTube’s ContentID system early on, has been acquired by SESAC – One of the leading music rights management organizations.
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