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How Jake Paul Became the ‘First Postmodern YouTuber’ (Hint: Social Media Lacks Any Oversight)
All Things Video Podcast: “He’s very transparent about the fact that this is all done to game the algorithm and make a business out of it,” journalist Chris Stokel-Walker says
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YouTuber Marques Brownlee Lands New Series ‘Retro Tech’ on YouTube
Known as MKBHD on YouTube, Brownlee’s show will be based on his “Dope Tech” review videos
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Inside ABC News’ Live OTT Strategy: ‘I Don’t Frankly Care If Anyone Over 40 Watches’
Reaching more than 5 million monthly viewers in less than a year, ABC News Live seeks to reinvent the way news is delivered
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Sports Operators Investment in OTT Technology to Hit $6.6 Billion by 2021, Study Finds
Figure is an increase from $5.6 billion in 2018
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Sony Pictures Television, Wattpad to Co-Produce Original Programming for Television
Under the agreement, Sony will have a first-look at up-and-coming Wattpad stories
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Newsy’s Ahmed Al-Kalby on Why OTT Data Can Be a Double-Edged Sword
“The numbers can also overstate successes — as well as problems,” he says
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Uproxx Names Former Condé Nast Exec Adam Smith as Chief Revenue Officer
Smith will be based in Los Angeles and report directly to CEO Benjamin Blank
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Tongal CEO Rob Salvatore Steps Down, to Be Replaced by Co-Founder James DeJulio
The news is part of a larger staffing announcement for Tongal, which promoted five other employees
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‘Roseanne,’ ‘3rd Rock From the Sun’ Land on Sinclair’s OTT Service Via Deal With FilmRise
The programming will be featured on the streamer’s Channel 1 local news platform between live news segments
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Quibi Hires Pandora Co-Creator Tom Conrad as Chief Product Officer
He will report directly to CEO Meg Whitman
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How Kanopy’s Pay-Per-Play OTT Could Revolutionize Libraries (and Content Owners)
“We are solving a big problem for public libraries, which is engaging their community and maintaining their relevancy,” says founder and CEO Olivia Humphrey
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Comedy Central to Premiere Five Original Shows Exclusively on YouTube
The Viacom-owned network looks to YouTube as it doubles down on digital
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Former CBS Sports Reporter Taylor Rooks to Host New Bleacher Report Interview Series (Exclusive)
“Take it There With Taylor Rooks” is Rooks first series for Bleacher Report since joining the company in June
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Smosh Co-Founder Spills on the ‘Bad Situation’ With Owner Who Suddenly Shut Down Last Year
5 Questions: “We suffered from aimless and poor leadership under Defy,” Ian Hecox tells TheWrap
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How Xumo Became an Acquisition Target: Active Users Jump 60 Percent With Push Into Free Movies
Ad-supported streaming service now reaches 5.5 million active users
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