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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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Roblox Launches Creator Subscriptions as Gaming Companies Drive Recurring Revenue
Roblox Launches Creator Subscriptions as Gaming Companies Drive Recurring Revenue
November 17, 2023  |  Subscription Commerce

Roblox is launching new in-game subscriptions in an effort to drive higher-margin purchases as, across the gaming industry, major players look for new ways to...

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Judge Rejects Social Media Companies’ Efforts to Dismiss Lawsuits
Judge Rejects Social Media Companies’ Efforts to Dismiss Lawsuits
November 14, 2023  |  Legal

A federal judge in Oakland, California, has ruled against major social media companies, rejecting their efforts to dismiss nationwide litigation accusing them of illegally enticing...

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YouTube to Require Creators to Disclose AI-Created Content
YouTube to Require Creators to Disclose AI-Created Content
November 14, 2023  |  artificial intelligence

YouTube will add disclosure requirements and other rules for content created with artificial intelligence (AI). These upcoming additions are part of the platform’s effort to...

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High-Income Consumers Turn to Restaurant-Finding Apps While Traveling
High-Income Consumers Turn to Restaurant-Finding Apps While Traveling
November 08, 2023  |  Restaurant innovation

As restaurants look to reach tourists and travelers, PYMNTS Intelligence revealed that digital platforms can help them influence high-income diners. By the Numbers The latest...

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Toys, Pet Products Expected to Fuel Retail Sales on Social Media 
Toys, Pet Products Expected to Fuel Retail Sales on Social Media 
November 08, 2023  |  Social Commerce

Consumers are becoming increasingly connected on social media, and retailers are taking notice. In a bid to grow engagement and sales, merchants have taken to...

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More Than 40% of Consumers Use Their Social Media Feeds to Find Products
More Than 40% of Consumers Use Their Social Media Feeds to Find Products
November 01, 2023  |  Social Commerce

In today’s digital age, social media has become a powerful tool for consumers to discover and purchase products. Platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube have transformed...

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