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JANUARY 22, 2019

In an unprecedented move, Otter Media , the new owner of Machinima , has set the entire Machinima YouTube channel to "private", effectively wiping the entire history of content created for the content network from the Internet. The sudden move over the weekend caught many YouTubers unaware, taking years of content off Youtube.

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APRIL 28, 2009

Hollywood-based Buzz Media the venture backed content, media, and community site, has made more cuts , this time at the firm's Idolator blog. Tags: buzz media buzznet employment jobs layoff blog blogging idolator music content. Buzznet bought music blog Idolator in April of last year. READ MORE>>.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2019

The shutdown comes after a reorganization of the digital properties of AT&T, as well as its Otter Media subsidiary. Machinima , which had been the poster child for Southern California's multi-channel-network (MCN) boom, has laid off most of its employees and ceased its operations , according to reports. READ MORE>>.

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OCTOBER 16, 2018

Jaunt's backers include Disney, Evolution Media Partners, and China Media Capital (CMC). However, in a blog posting , Jaunt said it is "letting go of a significant portion of our staff." Jaunt is based in San Francisco. READ MORE>>.

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NOVEMBER 24, 2008

Hollywood-based, music-related blog and content firm Buzznet has reportedly cut employees, according to a report from Digital Music News. Buzznet operates an online social networking and social media site focused on music and bands, and is backed by Anthem Ventures, Interscope, Redpoint Ventures, and others.

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