The Brewing Battle Between Netflix and YouTube Over Creators
THE SO WHAT
Top YouTubers cutting Netflix deals means the fight has shifted from ad inventory to owning creator IP and release windows. If you run a content business, assume your best talent will demand multi-platform, multi-format rights structures rather than exclusive lockups.
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