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Google Chief Warns of More ‘Role Eliminations’ After YouTube Layoffs
Google Chief Warns of More ‘Role Eliminations’ After YouTube Layoffs
January 18, 2024  |  Big Tech

Google’s CEO has reportedly warned employees to expect more job cuts this year. “We have ambitious goals and will be investing in our big priorities this...

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Report: YouTube Laying Off 100 Members of Creator Partnerships Team
Report: YouTube Laying Off 100 Members of Creator Partnerships Team
January 17, 2024  |  Social Commerce

YouTube is reportedly laying off about 100 people from its creator partnerships team. The Google-owned business is restructuring and will consolidate the remaining members of that team...

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Spotify Withdraws Support From Music Festivals to Protest French Tax
Spotify Withdraws Support From Music Festivals to Protest French Tax
December 22, 2023  |  Streaming

Spotify has withdrawn its support from two music festivals in France in response to the country’s introduction of a new tax that is opposed by...

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Netflix Trails Behind YouTube in PYMNTS Provider Ranking of Streaming Apps
Netflix Trails Behind YouTube in PYMNTS Provider Ranking of Streaming Apps
December 20, 2023  |  Streaming

The holiday season likely inspires families to stream their favorite festive films or music. The services they use to watch these movies or listen to...

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Max Streams Through YouTube as Consumers Feel App Fatigue
Max Streams Through YouTube as Consumers Feel App Fatigue
December 14, 2023  |  Streaming

With the number of streaming apps proving frustrating to consumers, leading players are finding ways to collaborate to avoid getting cut. Most recently, Max is...

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Brands Target Consumer Food Spend on Social Media
Brands Target Consumer Food Spend on Social Media
December 12, 2023  |  Social Commerce

Consumers are using social media to buy products, and apparel, beauty, and food and beverage are the three categories they shop the most. A total...

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YouTube Steps Up ‘Cat-and-Mouse’ Game Against Ad Blockers
YouTube Steps Up ‘Cat-and-Mouse’ Game Against Ad Blockers
December 03, 2023  |  Subscription Commerce

YouTube is reportedly increasing its efforts to keep ad blockers off of its site. The Google-owned video platform recently began a new policy of requiring...

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Merriam-Webster’s Words of the Year Reflect Growing Impact of AI
Merriam-Webster’s Words of the Year Reflect Growing Impact of AI
November 28, 2023  |  artificial intelligence

The very phrase artificial intelligence (AI) itself promises two things: intelligence and artificiality. And while it is the leverageable machine intelligence that businesses and organizations want, it...

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YouTube Rises to Top Spot in Provider Ranking of Streaming Apps
YouTube Rises to Top Spot in Provider Ranking of Streaming Apps
November 21, 2023  |  Mobile Applications

Netflix couldn’t stay on top as YouTube grabbed the lead in this edition of the PYMNTS Provider Ranking of Streaming Apps. Other notable changes include Twitch...

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