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Media trailblazer Tom Rogers changes ‘raging bull’ stance on Netflix, sees worrisome signs
Former NBC Cable President Tom Rogers is dialing back his bullishness on Netflix. The media trailblazer, who was a self-proclaimed “raging bull” on Netflix, told CNBC’s “Fast Money” this week he’s starting to worry — and listed competition with free content on YouTube as a headwind. “[Netflix] still [has] more hit shows than all the […]
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As streaming services chase profitability, kids’ content is king
Cartoon characters from the children’s show “Bluey” are displayed during the Brand Licensing Europe event at ExCel, in London, Oct. 4, 2023. John Keeble | Getty Images News | Getty Images In the battle among streaming services to capture and keep subscribers, kids’ shows like “CoComelon” and “Bluey” are becoming powerful tools to help win […]
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AI virtual personality YouTubers, or ‘VTubers,’ are earning millions
One of the most popular gaming YouTubers is named Bloo and has bright blue wavy hair and dark blue eyes. But he isn’t a human — he’s a fully virtual personality powered by artificial intelligence. “I’m here to keep my millions of viewers worldwide entertained and coming back for more,” Bloo said in an interview […]
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Disney seeks to stop YouTube from hiring veteran to oversee sports and media
Disney logo is seen on the store in Rome, Italy on May 10, 2025. Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images Walt Disney seeks to stop Alphabet’s YouTube, which announced Thursday that it has appointed long-time executive Justin Connolly as its global head of media and sports. Disney filed a lawsuit against YouTube in a state court in Los Angeles late Wednesday to stop the appointment, alleging breach of contract, […]
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How TikTok’s rise sparked a short-form video race
TikTok’s grip on the short-form video market is tightening, and the world’s biggest tech platforms are racing to catch up. Since launching globally in 2016, ByteDance-owned TikTok has amassed over 1.12 billion monthly active users worldwide, according to Backlinko. American users spend an average of 108 minutes per day on the app, according to Apptoptia. […]
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YouTube donating $15 million in LA wildfire relief, support for creators days before TikTok ban
Charred remains of buildings are pictured following the Palisades Fire in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood in Los Angeles, California, U.S. Jan. 15, 2025. Mike Blake | Reuters Google and YouTube will donate $15 million to support the Los Angeles community and content creators impacted by wildfires, YouTube CEO Neal Mohan announced in a blog post […]
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Australia proposes ban on social media for children under 16
Shoppers use their phones as they walk past the entrance to a Myer department store, owned by Australia’s biggest department store chain Myer Holdings Ltd, in Sydney, Australia, November 1, 2017. Steven Saphore | Reuters Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Thursday the government would legislate for a ban on social media for children under 16, a policy the government says is world-leading. […]
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CNBC Daily Open: Nasdaq futures fall as Alphabet, Tesla earnings disappoint
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on July 22, 2024 in New York City. Spencer Platt | Getty Images This report is from today’s CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they […]
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An investment banker quit her job to become a YouTuber and now makes over $1 million
Nischa Shah was an investment banker for a decade, before becoming a full-time content creator. Nischa Shah Personal finance YouTuber Nischa Shah quit her six-figure investment banking job to become a full-time content creator — and it was a gamble that paid off. After working in banking for a decade, Shah became an associate director […]
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Caspar Lee states youthful men and women are not likely to make loads of funds on YouTube and really should do it for pleasurable
Lee co-launched a undertaking funds agency Creator Ventures with his cousin Sasha Kaletsky in 2022. Caspar Lee Caspar Lee suggested younger persons who want to be articles creators to do YouTube for enjoyable fairly than focusing on generating money mainly because the prospects of money results are small. The 30-12 months-aged was a thriving British-South […]
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