Amazon Video Direct: 6 Things to Know About the New YouTube-Like Service

Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) has announced its own YouTube-like service called “Amazon Video Direct” that launched today.

Amazon Video Direct, YouTube, AVD

Here are about Amazon Video Direct, which will have to compete against Alphabet Inc’s (GOOG

,GOOGL) YouTube.

  • It allows content providers to publish their videos through the company.
  • Videos published can be limited to Prime Video, rented, bought or shown for free with ads.
  • Content creators can publish videos in any area where Prime Video is available.
  • Amazon will pay creators based on hours streamed and can earn bonuses based on customer interaction.
  • Amazon Video Direct. can be used by all Amazon customers.
  • A share of $1 million a month will be split between top content creators based on engagement with customers.

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