Amazon's new YouTube rival shoves cash at video creators<article>
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Amazon has launched a full-scale attack on YouTube with its new Video Direct program for content creators.</p><p>
Video Direct is aimed at both large media brands and individual creators, and offers several ways for them to make money beyond just advertising.</p><p>
For example, creators can distribute ad-free videos to Amazon Prime subscribers and earn revenue based on hours streamed. They can also offer add-on subscriptions for Prime subscribers (just as
streaming services such as Starz and Showtime do already.) Standalone rental and purchase options are available as well through Amazon Video, along with a basic ad-supported model.</p><p class="jumpTag"><a href="/article/3068175/streaming-services/amazons-new-youtube-rival-shoves-cash-at-video-creators.html#jump">To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here[/url]</p></section></article>
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Amazon's new YouTube rival shoves cash at video creators
