Yahoo Wants to Snatch Up Leading YouTube Stars, Report Says

Yahoo's Marissa Mayer-led shift toward a full-fledged video-network hub is gaining steam, a move that will be powered in part by talent poached from YouTube, according to a new report

Citing sources close to the situation, Recode said the company is looking to ramp up its video-content offerings by convincing popular YouTubers unhappy with their deals to switch allegiances

However, the site added that Yahoo is focused on acquiring individual talent and channels rather than launching a standalone video site similar to YouTube Read more...