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COPYRIGHT
Aug 5th, 2019
58% of content creators have battled copyright claims on YouTube
A study from licensing company Lickd unveiled that half of its surveyed have fought a claim
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HIT LIKE TO GROW
Aug 23rd, 2019
Mobile social media is affecting diversity in emerging markets
A study shows how social media can benefit developing countries
YOUTUBE HONG KONG
Aug 23rd, 2019
YouTube closes accounts relating to Hong Kong protests
210 channels have been closed by Google following "coordinated" attempt
KID CONTENT
Aug 22nd, 2019
YouTube may stop putting adverts on kid-friendly content
The company is working with the FTC to address COPPA violations
YOUTUBE DMS
Aug 22nd, 2019
YouTube is binning its direct messaging feature next month
From September 18th, users will no longer be able to message via the platform
TIK TOK BRANDS
Aug 21st, 2019
TikTok introduces in-app purchasing under 'Hashtag Challenge' campaign
It allows creators to sell brands featured in their content through the 'Hashtag Challenge'
TWITTER HONG KONG
Aug 21st, 2019
Twitter release information on operations in Hong Kong
The company has removed a large number of accounts said to be sowing political discord
SUGG SHOW
Aug 21st, 2019
Joe Sugg joins West End show Waitress
The YouTuber made it to the Strictly Come Dancing finals last year
BREAK UP
Aug 20th, 2019
Chief of FTC says breaking up Facebook would be difficult following integration of WhatsApp and Instagram
FTC boss thinks the integration of FB's services will make it difficult to split if necessary
ON YER BIKE
Aug 20th, 2019
Instagram blogger accused of photographing road accident as paid campaign
Instagram influencer Tiffany Mitchell shared photographs of a bike accident she was involved in
TOP 10 CHANNELS
Aug 19th, 2019
Top 10 most watched and trending channels of the week
The most-watched channels of the week across major streaming platforms
TOP 10 GAMES
Aug 19th, 2019
Top 10 streamed games of the week: Dota 2 views soar during The International finals
The most-watched games across YouTube, Facebook, Twitch and Mixer
SUED
Aug 19th, 2019
A group of LGBTQ+ creators is suing Google and YouTube
YouTube is accused of restricting monetisation and not promoting videos
MUFFIN TIME
Aug 19th, 2019
Tomska and co. announce new card game inspired by asdfmovie
Muffin Time is based on a character from YouTube show asdfmovie
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