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YouTube terminates 20 ‘ghost creator’ channels after Semafor exposé

YouTube removed 20 channels tied to a network of AI-scripted “ghost creators,” days after Semafor exposed the operation.

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Crooked Media’s nonprofit launches political creator drive for 2028

Crooked Ideas is launching video programming and brands to reach young, politically skeptical voters ahead of 2028, hiring digital strategist Kyle Tharp to lead it.

Sep 8

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Daily Mail hires Dispatch exec to build direct video ad business

Daily Mail hired Mike Rothman, ex-president of The Dispatch, as North American GM to grow subscriptions and direct ad deals. He plans social video franchises, aiming for social video to top a third of direct ad revenue.

Aug 17