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YouTube child protection mechanism 'failing' Image copyright Getty Images YouTube's child protection mechanism is breaking down, according to some of the company's volunteer watchdogs.

YouTube child protection mechanism 'failing'

There's a constant anxiety that those seeking to abuse or groom young children will use social media to reach them - and YouTube is aware of the problem. The video-sharing site has a special network of volunteers, called Trusted Flaggers, who help identify worrisome posts and comments on the network. But now members of YouTube's Trusted Flagger programme have told BBC Trending that the company has a huge backlog of reports, some months old, and that the company responds to only a small fraction of complaints from the public about child endangerment and suspected child grooming. One volunteer says that he made more than 9,000 reports in December 2016 - and that none have been processed by the company. Going viral: When YouTube stunts turn deadly. Image copyright YouTube Monalisa Perez, 19, and her boyfriend Pedro Ruiz, 22, wanted to be famous on YouTube.

Going viral: When YouTube stunts turn deadly

But until a dramatic stunt on 26 June involving a gun and a hardcover book that left Pedro dead, there was little indication in their videos how far they were prepared to go in order to attain online celebrity. The couple from the US state of Minnesota had been uploading videos for less than two months documenting their everyday lives.

Why YouTube Stars Influence Millennials More Than Traditional Celebrities. Video Collaboration: Five Trends to Watch in 2017  - Converge.XYZ. Eric Vidal / February 10, 2017 Video collaboration has become a critical component of enterprise infrastructure, enabling teams to communicate efficiently regardless of their physical location.

Video Collaboration: Five Trends to Watch in 2017  - Converge.XYZ

Essentially, video has made collaboration in the workforce more about contributions and less about coordinates—a feature especially relevant to our largely-remote team of 30+ here at V3 Broadsuite. We’re not alone. Video collaboration is growing more important for businesses of all sizes. YouTube stars can live stream from mobile, make money from fans. The Reason for Declining Views on YouTube. How top companies are turning employees into video stars. Leave it to Nike to be a little ahead of the curve.

How top companies are turning employees into video stars

Back in 2005, when most of us were still figuring out how to take a selfie, the sporting goods giant with an unlimited budget did something unexpected. They shot a no-budget video and shared it on YouTube. The 3-minute clip shows soccer star and Nike pitchman Ronaldinho trying on his new cleats during a practice and then showboating with some juggling and shooting. It’s grainy and hand-held: one shot, with no music or edits, not professional by any stretch.

NSPCC warns YouTubers over fan relationships. Image copyright Getty Images "Blurred boundaries" between prominent YouTube stars and their viewers can put young people at risk, a leading children's charity has warned.

NSPCC warns YouTubers over fan relationships

Emily Cherry, of the NSPCC, said YouTubers had a "responsibility" to make sure relationships with young fans were appropriate. Claims of inappropriate behaviour have been made against a small number of internet personalities. Google-owned YouTube told the BBC that educating fans and creators was key. Ms Cherry warned that online stars have huge power and influence on young people and the way they think about the real world. Instagram Hashtag checklist. Instagram Tools Guide. Creating Epic Content for IG. How to Get Your First 10,000 Instagram Followers Ebook. Learn to Fly - Foo Fighters Rockin1000 Official Video. Why Periscope Is the Next Big Thing in Social Media. As social media becomes less of an afterthought among brands and more of an essential ingredient in the marketing mix, it is increasingly difficult to stand out on these online channels.

Why Periscope Is the Next Big Thing in Social Media

There is only so much attention from consumers and customers to go around, and the social streams are overflowing with content in all shapes and sizes. So unless you want to be like the wallflower at the dance, being boring is not an option on social media. There are simply no excuses for not sharing a deep repertoire of content on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and everywhere else your audience is hanging out online. If your customers and prospects are spending time on Pinterest, Vine, SnapChat, YouTube, Tumblr, and Instagram, you need to establish your own solid presence there. Industry events and developments, company updates and corporate culture, promotions, offers, news and opinions – what you share is important, but sometimes where and how you share it is of even greater significance. 1. 2. 3. YouTube stars U-turn on trademarks after online fury. Image copyright Fine Brothers Entertainment The makers of one of YouTube's biggest channels have dropped plans to trademark and license a popular video format - after facing outcry from fans.

YouTube stars U-turn on trademarks after online fury

The Fine Brothers' "reaction videos" show people responding to online clips. But a plan to license the format to other video-makers was met with a digital backlash, costing the brothers hundreds of thousands of subscribers. They have now apologised and said trademark applications will be rescinded. 11 Ways to Use Video in Your Content Marketing. Top 7 Video Sharing Websites Like YouTube - Freemake. 7 Free Video Sharing Sites to Watch & Upload Videos No doubt, YouTube is #1 video sharing site on the Web, even more popular than TV.

Top 7 Video Sharing Websites Like YouTube - Freemake

When people need to share a video, this is the first site coming to their mind. Although, YouTube policy is very strict, especially copyright issues. For example, it prohibits users to upload duplicate, explicit, third-party content without owner’s permission. YouTube Strategy: How to Plan Your YouTube Marketing Success Social Media Examiner.

Do you create videos for your audience?

YouTube Strategy: How to Plan Your YouTube Marketing Success Social Media Examiner

Are you curious about what works on YouTube? John Lewis Christmas Advert 2015 - #ManOnTheMoon. YouTube to launch subscription service. Image copyright Getty Images YouTube is to launch a subscription service offering original, exclusive videos - including feature-length films starring high-profile vloggers.

YouTube to launch subscription service

Initially only available in the US, YouTube Red will cost $9.99 (£6.50) a month and have no adverts. PewDiePie, Rooster Teeth and Lilly Singh are among the well-known names involved. Analysts suggested it could be difficult to turn millions of fans who expect free access to pay up. "It's great to see YouTube offer an alternative to an ad-only model," said Brian Blau, an analyst with Gartner. "But pay walls haven't always done well and uptake depends on how users balance the attractiveness of the exclusive content and the pain of sitting through lots of ads.

" Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s Swedish national anthem streamed 3m times. Zlatan Ibrahimovic has received a gold record award after his rendition of the Swedish national anthem was streamed 3m times in his native country. Sweden’s record goalscorer, who also became the highest scorer in PSG’s history earlier this month, recorded his version of Du Gamla, Du Fria – translated as Thou Ancient, Thou Free – for an advert in 2014, with Ibrahimovic suggesting in a post on social media that the track, produced by Max Martin, is the most streamed national anthem ever after it reached the 3m milestone this month.

Ibrahimovic said in an interview with Dagens Industri at the time of the launch that the “old” version of the Swedish national anthem was uninspiring. Toms Without Shoes Campaign - One for One. Merci Danke Dankjewel Takk Dankie Xièxiè Hvala Děkuji Tak Salamat Kiitos Ef̱charistó̱ Mèsi poutèt ou Dhan'yavāda köszönöm Gamsahabnida Terima kasih Arigatō Thank you Khokhobchaithan Obrigado Tuhāḍā dhanavāda Multumesc Spasibo Gracias Asante Tack Danke Dankjewel Merci Takk Thank you Dankie Xièxiè Hvala Děkuji Gracias Salamat Kiitos Terima kasih Thank you Ef̱charistó̱ Mèsi poutèt ou köszönöm Gamsahabnida Arigatō Khokhobchaithan Obrigado Tak Multumesc Spasibo Asante Tack Thanks to you, We are truly proud to announce Children will receive new shoes.

A world of thanks for your barefoot pics, friends, events, and commitment to improving the lives of children everywhere. TripAdvisor Campaign on Instagram. GoPro - Cat on a skateboard. Blendtec. Experience. Engage. Empower. The Rise of Social Media Video Marketing. How to Create Social Videos With Your Smartphone. Are you using video to promote your brand? Do you want to create videos without having costly equipment? If you have a smartphone, you already have all of the tools you need to create fun and engaging social videos. In this article you’ll find out how to shoot and edit videos to share on social media with your smartphone. Learn how to create social videos using your phone. #1: Choose Your Channel Before you start creating a video, you should choose a primary channel for sharing that video. Watch 1000 Musicians Play ‘Learn to Fly’ to Inspire Dave Grohl to Do a Concert in Italy. A thousand musicians appear to have learned how to play the Foo Fighters’ song “Learn to Fly” together in an effort to inspire Dave Grohl to come and play in Cesena, Italy.

The website “Rockin’ 1000″ claims the group has not been to Romagna since 1997. These diehard fans had to raise 44,000 euros (nearly $50,000) in a crowdfunding campaign to pull off the stunt. Now it is just a question of whether the Foo Fighters or Dave Grohl will see the video and post on social media that he will be there — or not. See the Evolution of Dave Grohl Over the Years Paul Bergen—Redferns/Getty Images Nirvana backstage in Frankfurt, Germany, on November 12, 1991. 5 Ways to Integrate Snapchat Into Your Marketing Strategy. Just when you feel like you’re figuring it all out… Another social media marketing platform pops up. I get it, you’ve just come to grips with how to engage your audience on Facebook and Twitter – why another one? Snapchat is unlike any other social platforms, and it takes a little getting used to. But the upside is pretty impressive.

Ford wants to make all car launches social-media first campaigns. YouTube is 10 years old: the evolution of online video. Allow me to make a bold statement: YouTube, at 10 years old, is the most interesting place on the internet. It’s not about the platform or the brand, of course, but rather the sheer amount of content it hosts and its diversity. Experience the power of a bookbook™ Is YouTube the new television? Snapchat Doesn’t Make Any Money, So Why Is It Worth So Much? Nov 14, 2013 1:22pm. The most popular 20 TED Talks, as of now. UPDATED: To see all these talks at one click, check out our updated Playlist: The 20 Most Popular Talks of All Time.

Kleenex Encourages Simple Acts of Tissue Sharing. Kleenex often hears stories about people sharing the brand's tissues in opportune moments of kindness. Brand Manager Jon Kruesi has heard them himself, one from a friend who recounted how she was sniffling as she waited for a train at the end of a lousy day, only to have her spirits lifted by a stranger offering a Kleenex. Now, the Kimberly-Clark Corp. brand is turning those stories into the centerpiece of its crucial cold-season marketing campaign breaking Wednesday. Stephen Fry: I wish the selfie had never been invented – video. Lego ends Shell partnership following Greenpeace campaign.

Lego will not renew its marketing contract with Shell after coming under sustained pressure from Greenpeace to end a partnership that dates to the 1960s. The environmental campaign group, protesting about the oil giant’s plans to drill in the Arctic, had targeted the world’s biggest toy maker with a YouTube video that attracted nearly 6m views for its depiction of a pristine Arctic, built from 120kg of Lego, being covered in oil.

Initially Lego had resisted Greenpeace, arguing that it ought to deal directly with Shell, but on Thursday it will relent. Jørgen Vig Knudstorp, the toy maker’s chief -executive, said Lego would honour its existing deal with Shell, which began in 2011, but “as things currently stand we will not renew the contract with Shell when the present contract ends”. Lego toy sets are currently distributed at petrol stations in 26 countries, in a deal valued at £68m. 32 Lessons For Online Video Social Media Marketing Success. United Breaks Guitars. 5 Social-Media Marketing Lessons From the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge.

How Vine makes tomorrow’s stars in six seconds flat - HITC Tech. Twitter’s Vine app only launched in January 2013 but has become a powerful network of new stars attracting the attention of the TV and music industries. Pat Metheny Talks about YouTube's Impact on Live Performances. Vine - a year in six seconds. 24 January 2014Last updated at 04:59 ET Vine co-founder, Colin Kroll. Pepper spray campus police officer awarded compensation. 5 Ways To Integrate Snapchat Into Your Marketing Strategy. 6 Biggest Mistakes Brands Make on YouTube. LuluLemon on Instagram. Examples of Snapchat campaigns. Vine gets better with age: How screens, speed and networks are changing the future of online video. The Guardian Viral Video Chart. Guinness wheelchairs basketball commercial.

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