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Twitch has updated its policy to prohibit streamers from focusing on intimate body parts for a prolonged period of time, in response to some streamers finding ways to display games on either boobs or butts. This marks the fourth policy change at Twitch in almost as many months, with CEO Dan Clancy expressing interest in revisiting the conversation about artistic nudity on the platform in the future.
Emmett Shear, the CEO of Twitch, has announced his resignation from the Amazon-owned livestreaming platform to spend more time with his young son. Shear has been with Twitch since its inception and will continue to be involved with the company in an advisory role. He is succeeded by Twitch’s president, Dan Clancy. Twitch has seen a boom over the Covid-19 pandemic, but has also faced policy issues and the departure of popular streamers to its competitor, YouTube.
Emmett Shear, the CEO of Twitch, is stepping down from his position after more than 16 years at the helm. Shear announced his departure in a Twitter thread, citing the birth of his son as a reason for reflection on his future at Twitch. Dan Clancy, the current president of Twitch, will now serve as CEO effective immediately, while Shear will continue working at Twitch in an advisory role. Twitch was founded in 2006 as a 24/7 reality show named Justin.tv and transformed into a site where streamers can broadcast gameplay of their favorite games for millions of people to watch.
Twitch co-founder Emmett Shear is stepping down as CEO after 16 years with the company, citing fatherhood as his reason for leaving. Dan Clancy, who previously served as President at Twitch, will be taking over as CEO. Shear will continue to work at Twitch in an advisory role and expressed confidence in Clancy's ability to lead the company.
Emmett Shear, the co-founder and CEO of Twitch, has announced his resignation after 16 years at the company. Shear, who recently had a child, will remain in an advisory role while Dan Clancy, Twitch's president, takes over as CEO. Twitch has grown significantly in recent years, becoming a cultural center for the video game world, but has faced challenges around regulating harmful content and keeping its star content creators happy. Despite this, the platform continues to thrive, attracting seven million streamers each month and 31 million viewers daily.
Emmett Shear, the co-founder and only CEO of Amazon-owned streaming platform Twitch, has stepped down after 16 years. Shear, who faced various controversies during his tenure, will be replaced by current Twitch President Dan Clancy. Shear will continue to work with Twitch in an advisory role. Twitch has faced ongoing criticism around creator payment splits, targeted harassment, and streamers profiting off of things like gambling. The platform has also been losing some of its biggest stars to YouTube.
Twitch CEO Emmett Shear is stepping down after 16 years with the company, and Twitch President Dan Clancy will take on the CEO role in a leadership shift that's effective immediately. Shear will remain on as an advisor. Shear was one of the original founders of Justin.tv, which grew into Twitch, and Amazon bought the company for $970 million in 2014.