VidCon

Media 2023-06-29T12:45:49Z

7 creator startups that had the biggest VidCon presences, wooing attendees with parties, swag, and more

Throughout VidCon, creator startups like Jellysmack and Kajabi hosted special events and exclusive parties.
Media 2023-06-26T17:55:16Z

VidCon 2023 showed how much the line between creator and fan has blurred. Here are 6 top takeaways from the annual creator industry conference.

Here's what happened at VidCon Anaheim, from TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew meeting with creators to YouTube's focus on social shopping.
Media 2022-06-28T12:33:55Z

6 top takeaways from VidCon, the creator industry conference where short-form video ruled and few wanted to talk about the market downturn

VidCon returned after a two-year hiatus. From Minecraft's domination to short form as the big theme, here's what happened at the conference.
Culture 2020-03-08T11:25:00Z

Hank Green says YouTube helped him form a bond with his brother John, but he struggles to take a break

Insider spoke to the YouTube OG and VidCon cofounder at the London event about what he's learned in the 13 years since starting "vlogBrothers."
Culture 2020-02-22T15:29:00Z

Video game streaming platforms like Twitch want to look after their users' mental health, but it's only going to get harder as the industry grows

ESports is rife with drugs like adderall and ritalin to help players focus and stay up for prolonged periods of time.
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Culture 2020-02-22T14:19:00Z

YouTubers Hannah Witton and Hank Green discussed the importance of being organized when you have a chronic illness like ulcerative colitis

Hannah Witton, a sex and relationships YouTuber, spoke to Hank Green for a special episode of "Dear Hank & John" at VidCon London.
News 2019-07-18T20:23:48Z

A YouTube convention has a 'parents lounge' where chaperones can drink wine and escape the chaos

Parents who are dragged to YouTube conventions by their kids can escape the chaos in a "parents lounge" where they can drink wine and rest.
News 2019-07-17T17:53:35Z

A prominent transgender YouTube star was deadnamed at a panel on LGBTQ activism, and it sparked a big discussion and several apologies

The moderator deadnamed transgender YouTuber Miles McKenna, meaning his pre-transition name and female pronouns were used.
News 2019-07-17T14:38:38Z

I spent 3 days with teens' favorite social media stars and now I'm convinced that you don't need YouTube to be internet famous

At VidCon, YouTube was once the new-age platform, but now it’s competing with apps like TikTok, Twitch, and Instagram.
News 2019-07-14T01:55:19Z

YouTuber Tana Mongeau confirmed a July 28 wedding date with fiancé Jake Paul at VidCon

Jake Paul came on stage in a surprise appearance during a question-and-answer session at VidCon on Saturday with Tana Mongeau.
News 2019-07-12T19:38:28Z

YouTube says it will update its harassment policies to curb 'creator-on-creator' harassment, but won't say how

Mohan's announcement follows events in June where a Vox journalist spoke out about a right-wing YouTuber using homophobic and racist language.
Tech 2015-09-28T01:48:33Z

How to make money on YouTube

Making a lot of money on YouTube is not as easy as you might think.
Entertainment 2015-08-03T16:38:00Z

15-year-old Brendan Jordan tells us what it’s like to wake up famous

A viral video led Brendan Jordan to dance his way into fame. Now the 15-year-old is learning how to be a celebrity.
Play Icon A triangle pointing right. It indicates that this type of media can be played or that the linked content is playable. Tech 2015-08-02T13:41:48Z

YouTube star reveals the most disgusting thing she's ever eaten

VIDEO: Strawburry17 tastes something new on camera every Tuesdays.
Tech 2015-07-31T20:04:17Z

A YouTube star tells us why she felt like a 'pawn' in Google's game

Meghan Camarena, a.k.a. Strawburry17, says being on YouTube is like working for a startup.
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Tech 2015-07-28T19:12:05Z

How I survived VidCon, a 3-day scream fest where teenage girls chase YouTube stars through the halls

I felt very old at VidCon, a YouTube-sponsored convention that unites 20,000 teenagers (and their bored parents) with the biggest internet personalities.
Entertainment 2015-07-26T20:34:16Z
Entertainment 2015-07-26T04:48:00Z
Entertainment 2015-07-25T13:01:44Z

Here's what it's like to attend VidCon – a digital-themed paradise for 20,000 teenagers

YouTube's stars and fans collide at the sixth annual VidCon in Anaheim, California.
Entertainment 2015-07-25T01:22:33Z
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