Category: YouTube.com

Risks for Clicks: Why Online Influencers Push Shock Content

The New York Times – Business:
A growing number of social media creators are pushing the boundaries of safety and good taste to feed algorithms and win followers.
The Film Industry Is Worried About Survival. France Wants to Save the Day.

The New York Times – Movies:
An A-list gathering in the French Riviera aimed to serve as a rallying cry for a sector threatened by YouTube, TikTok and artificial intelligence.
He Was a Top Lawn Care Influencer on YouTube. Then Everything Went Haywire.

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Many people think Greg Chism is a freak — or worse. He says he was just following the incentives of the platform.
Did Meta’s Big Settlement Actually Help It?

The New York Times – Business:
The tech giant’s landmark deal with states over teen use of social media may cost the company less than expected. It may hurt rivals more.
Netflix, YouTube and Amazon Want You to Watch Everything From One App: Theirs

The New York Times – Business:
YouTube is racing to catch up to Amazon, which already offers users the chance to subscribe to services like HBO Max from within its app. Netflix is increasingly open to the idea, too.
‘The Necessary Conversation’ Puts Family Political Arguments On Full Display

The New York Times – Business:
“The Necessary Conversation,” a podcast and YouTube show, is a very public example of the political disputes families are having all across the country.
Diya Joukani, India’s ‘It’ Girl, Really Is That Cool

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Diya Joukani’s popular videos on social media documenting her daily life in Mumbai have earned her a reputation as “the cool girl from India.” She has parlayed it into her brand.
Will Late-Night TV Work on YouTube?

The New York Times – Business:
Julian Shapiro-Barnum, best known for a social media series called “Recess Therapy,” has started an online-only late-night show.
Netflix Buys a ‘Hot Ones’ Spinoff

The New York Times – Business:
The streaming giant bought a spinoff of a popular online interview series that features celebrities eating fiery chicken wings, the latest salvo in its rivalry with YouTube.
YouTube Stars Take Center Stage at Creative Artists Agency

The New York Times – Business:
For years, creators were on the fringes at Creative Artists Agency, a Hollywood talent behemoth. Now the agency is putting them center stage.
Conan O’Brien Will Return as Oscars Host

The New York Times – Business:
It will be the first time anyone has done the job for three straight years since Billy Crystal in the early 1990s.
YouTube Plays Matchmaker for Sponsors and Stars

The New York Times – Business:
The company is trying to help streaming influencers, who are increasingly being wooed by competitors like Netflix and TikTok.