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Twitch is an American video live-streaming service popular in video games, including broadcasts of esports competitions. It also offers music broadcasts, creative content, and "in real life" streams. Twitch is operated by Twitch Interactive, a subsidiary of Amazon. It was introduced in June 2011 as a spin-off of the general-interest streaming platform Justin.tv. Wikipedia
Website: www.twitch.tv
Owned by: Amazon
Latest news
- May 12: YouTube ran a survey over the weekend to “make YouTube podcasts even better”. It was interested in fan membership programs (mentioning Twitch, Patreon, Facebook support, and YouTube Channel memberships by name); was wondering whether you’ve taken part in a paid brand partnership or sponsorship on your YouTube channel; and was particularly interested in short form podcast content.
- Aug 8, 2024: In the Midst feed is Moonward, a semi-improvised four-part miniseries which blends live video, audio, music, and lighting effects to transport audiences into an immersive black box theater setting. The show also launched yesterday on YouTube and Twitch.
- Apr 9, 2024: A talent agency focusing on YouTubers and Twitch streamers, including Mr Beast, Night has acquired The Roost Podcast Network from Warner Bros. Discovery. A majority of the team will be retained, including the head of the network, AJ Feliciano.
- Jan 12, 2024: Twitch is to lay off 500 employees. Google might be laying off 1,000 employees.
- Sep 22, 2022: Twitch, a streaming video platform, is to change the money it pays out to larger creators. Subscription revenue had been split 70/30 in favour of premium content creators; but, those creators will get the standard 50/50 split next year after their first $100,000 of earnings. The company, which is owned by Amazon, claims it has high bandwidth costs.
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