YouTube has taken action against Gan Jing World, a Chinese website. YouTube has sent a cease-and-desist notice to this website for allegedly breaking its Terms of Service (TOS). The rise of Chinese video platforms China frequently has its own copies of internationally popular websites. For example, TaoBao is China’s eBay, Douyin is similar to TikTok…
One year after YouTube turned on revenue sharing for its shortform video feature, a growing chunk of creators are getting paid for it. More than 1 in 4 creators in YouTube’s Partner Program are now earning money with YouTube Shorts, the company announced on Thursday. Given there are over 3 million creators in YouTube’s ad…
YouTube Shorts have only been around for a little while now, but they’re a big deal, and making money for over 25% of channels in YouTube’s Partner Program. In a post today, YouTube offers insights into how revenue sharing is going with Shorts. YouTube’s TikTok competitor has grown significantly since its launch in 2021, and…
Renowned streamer and gamer Ninja, real name Tyler Blevins, has revealed some shocking information. He shared on social media that he received a melanoma diagnosis, a form of skin cancer. This was discovered when a mole on his foot caused worry during a routine examination. Understanding melanoma Melanocytes, the cells that produce pigment, are the…
Vinyl, which tends to be pricier than the newer format, also far outstripped CDs in actual money made, raking in $1.4 billion compared to $537 million from CDs. The RIAA’s report shows that CD revenue was up, too, but in terms of physical products sold, people actually bought about 700,000 fewer CDs in 2023 than…
To improve public awareness of potential concerns related to the Chinese ownership of TikTok, Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal and Republican Senator Marsha Blackburn are pushing for the declassification of the app’s briefings. They draw attention to worries about national security, describing TikTok as a “weapon” in China’s hands. The case for a forced TikTok sale…
YouTuber MrBeast (Jimmy Donaldson) has struck a deal with Prime Video to host a new reality competition series called Beast Games. The show will have 1,000 contestants competing for a $5 million reward, which the press release claims is “the biggest single prize in the history of television and streaming.” There aren’t any details yet…
TikTok is rolling out a new feature that benefits brands looking to boost their advertising game. It has introduced “Sounds for Business – Voice Clips,” featuring snippets of audio recorded by well-known TikTok creators. This move aims to enhance the audio options available to advertisers and make it easier for them to connect with their…
YouTube TV subscribers can now watch several programs at once on smaller devices — not just big TV screens. As noted by 9to5Google, the service’s multiview feature has rolled out on iOS and iPadOS, although the Android crowd will have to wait for it to arrive “in the coming months.” So, Google’s leaving its own…
The YouTuber behind the biggest YouTube channel in the U.S. announced a new reality competition show, which is gearing up to be the biggest one ever aired. Jimmy Donaldson, known on YouTube as MrBeast, and Amazon MGM Studios announced a new reality competition series this week called Beast Games. The show will have 1,000 contestants…
MrBeast just signed a $100 million contract with Amazon Studios. With this partnership, he will be able to bring his the upcoming reality TV show Beast Games to the masses, which will have 1,000 competitors fighting for a whopping $5 million cash prize. Beast Games When Beast Games was announced in January, MrBeast did not…
Last year, in an appearance on Rick Rubin’s podcast, Nine Inch Nails’ Trent Reznor observed that over the course of his career, music has become more ubiquitous — and, simultaneously, less special. “I kind of miss the attention music got … not that I’m that interested in a critic’s opinion, but to send something out…
After announcing the initiative late last year, YouTube is now launching its requirement for creators to disclose the use of “altered or synthetic” content which includes AI. In a blog post today, YouTube announced that creators are now required to confirm whether or not their video includes “altered or synthetic content.” This is described as…
In a nutshell Creators on YouTube can monetize YouTube Shorts. Channels can monetize Shorts if they adhere to YouTube’s ad-friendly policies, but only after meeting the required thresholds for views and subscribers. Uploading high-quality Shorts consistently will maximize your monetization potential. YouTube Shorts, the platform’s foray into short-form video content, has rapidly gained traction in…