Google’s plan to fund California newsrooms draws scorn from journalism groups
While some executives are praising the move as helping to fund grassroots journalism, unions say they're disappointed that Google is getting an easy out after destroying the local news business model for years.
YouTube updates “Fantasy View,” other features for NFL Sunday Ticket customers
YouTube is rolling out a slate of new features to help enhance the viewing experience for subscribers of its NFL Sunday Ticket package
Disney hires Adam Smith away from Google’s YouTube
At Google, Smith worked on YouTube Music, YouTube Premium and other video-based subscription products.
Former YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki dies from cancer
Susan Wojcicki, the former CEO of YouTube who resigned last year to focus on her health and family, died this week at the age of 56.
Google is killing off the Chromecast
The company plans to continue supporting all existing devices in use with software and security updates, while pushing new customers toward the Google TV Streamer.
Google unveils an expensive streaming TV device
The "Google TV Streamer" will fully replace the company's line-up of Chromecast with Google TV devices — and it costs $100.
YouTube Q2 advertising revenue misses Wall Street estimates
YouTube earned $8.66 billion in core advertising revenue during, a figure that was higher on a sequential basis but lower than what Wall Street analysts were expecting.
Google TV launches new FAST advertising option
Google is rolling out a new advertising product that allows marketers to buy inventory across dozens of FAST channels.
YouTube TV considers more “enhanced” picture settings
YouTube TV is testing different settings that aim to deliver an improved video signal without using additional bandwidth.
Viewpoint: YouTube TV carrying C-SPAN makes no sense
C-SPAN's own business decisions are keeping the network from being offered on streaming TV platforms.
Google offers Display & Video 360 update at NewFronts
Step into the future of ad buying. Experiment, ask questions and let Display & Video 360 fuel your growth. This opportunity is unprecedented — make it yours.
By:
Kristen O’Hara
Viewpoint: The recent failures of Google Search reveal its imposter syndrome
Google's algorithm changes were meant to be "helpful," but wound up negatively impacting small publishers — including us. Charles Benaiah suggests this could be Google's big undoing.
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Charles Benaiah