MrBeast's ex-staffers reveal how he crafts the perfect viral video — and one word he hates

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Photo collage featuring MrBeast (Jimmy Donaldson), MrBeast logo, and graphic elements.

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YouTube's former chief product officer says getting money from Google felt like pitching a VC

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Shishir Mehrotra is pictured.
Ex-YouTube chief product officer Shishir Mehrotra said he had to "ask for investment" from Google's "cash pile."

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Amazon is wreaking havoc on the ad market, and The Trade Desk may be its latest victim

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JANUARY 06: (L-R) Jeff Green, Founder, CEO, and Chairman, The Trade Desk and Andrew Wallenstein, Variety Intelligence Platform, President and Chief Media Analyst speak onstage at
The Trade Desk CEO Jeff Green.

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The rise of Friend Socialism

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Two friends holding phones closely together, surrounded by dollar signs and a photo of an Apple TV Menu.

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Disney gave up a ton to land 3 more NFL games. It doesn't have much choice.

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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Pat Mahomes getting sacked by the Philadelphia Eagles during the 2025 Super Bowl
Disney has a new deal with the NFL for a bunch of different rights. But by far the most important are the rights to show an additional 3 games a year on ESPN.

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YouTube's AI to identify teens rolls out while rules revert for profanity early in videos

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YouTube detailed more changes coming for younger viewers on its platform.

YouTube now lets TV viewers jump straight to the highlights

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YouTube's 'Jump Ahead' AI feature is hitting TVs, but only if you're paying for Premium.

AEW CEO Tony Khan explains how he's balancing streaming, cable TV, and social media to lure new wrestling fans

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Tony Khan
Tony Khan, a lifelong wrestling fan, started All Elite Wrestling (AEW) in 2019.

AEW

The Bulwark's top editor shares how the anti-Trump site tripled its subscriber base in a year — and why it's betting on YouTube

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Jonathan V. Last
The Bulwark's top editor, Jonathan V. Last, talked about YouTube, cable TV, and so-called "Trump Derangement Syndrome."

The Bulwark

YouTube powerhouse Pocket.watch is betting on kid-focused podcasts as its next growth area

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Pocket.watch
Pocket.watch has two new podcasts: a musical mystery show for preschoolers and a mystery show for tweens.

Pocket.watch

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