The streaming wars are fought with catalogs — and confusing deals

Oct 30, 2019
Banks of shows draw people in. Promotions aim to keep them there.
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Amazon seeks more eyeballs with free streaming service

Jan 14, 2019
Amazon has no shortage of Prime Video viewers. But it’s launching a new, free streaming service on its IMDB subsidiary that’s entirely ad supported. Click the audio player above to hear the full story.

VidCon general manager: Online video is about more than just YouTube

The popular online video conference is trying to highlight other platforms, like Twitch and LinkedIn.
YouTube displayed a giant play button with the names of creators chosen to work with the company at VidCon.
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YouTube tries to make nice with its creators

Jun 22, 2018
Many are unhappy with how the site pays them.
The YouTube and Netflix app logos are seen on a television screen.
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GoPro wants your video. It might even pay for it.

Oct 15, 2015
The camera-maker is looking for more content for its action video channel.

L.A.'s the place for YouTube stars seeking wider fame

Nov 19, 2014
YouTubers flock to Los Angeles, and an entertainment industry that caters to them.

Tribune Publishing enters the viral marketing sphere

Sep 23, 2014
The Tribune company is counting on online advertising to help its bottom line.

For public good, not for profit.

Study: Adults love online video, too

Oct 10, 2013
A new Pew study finds that adult Americans aren't just watching online videos, they're making them as well.

Putting a price on YouTube

May 6, 2013
YouTube is set to start charging a monthly fee for certain video channels. But most content will still be free.

You may soon have to pay for YouTube

May 6, 2013
YouTube will reportedly start charging around $1.99 a month for certain channels -- not for the cats on skateboards, but high quality produced content.