Awesomeness, the Gen Z-leaning digital media outfit, has announced a slew of additions to its creator network — including influencers from the worlds of online video and traditional entertainment.
In the digital realm, actress and lifestyle vlogger Teala Dunn has re-joined Awesomeness after signing with Fullscreen last year. Dunn counts 2 million subscribers on YouTube and 2.2 million followers on Instagram.
Awesomeness also announced that it has signed Viner-turned-YouTube star Christian Collins, who inked a management deal to be represented by former American Idol judge Randy Jackson in December. Collins, who counts over 25 million followers and 4 billion views across all social platforms, is also a Youth Ambassador for the United Nations. In addition to Christian, Awesomeness has pacted with three of his siblings, who also boast an active social media presence, including: Crawford (323,000 YouTube subscribers), Karisma (86,000 subscribers), and Kirsten (58,000).
Furthermore, Awesomeness’ Awestruck division, which targets millennial mom viewers, has signed 19-year-old Acacia Brinley, who welcomed her first daughter in May. Brinley is an influencer, actress, and singer, who also releases music alongside her boyfriend, Jairus Kersey, under the name A&J. Their debut single, which doubled as a pregnancy announcement, is called Times Like These (below).
And finally, Awesomeness has signed two actors from the traditional sphere, who also boast massive social followings. They include Nickelodeon star James Maslow (411,000 YouTube subscribers), of iCarly and Big Time Rush fame, as well as Alyson Stoner (790,000 subscribers) — a Disney Channel star who rose to viral renown for appearing in Missy Elliott’s Work It music video. Stoner has since appeared in feature films like Cheaper By The Dozen and Step Up, and she most recently appeared in Fullscreen’s 24-city Girls Night In tour.
Other creators signed to Awesomeness in recent weeks include: Chris Reinacher, Jill Cimorelli, Avery, Tessa Netting, Nick And Jazmine, Simmi Singh, Gabriella Whited, Cameron Fuller, Olivia Rouyre, Madysyn Rose, Glamour, Jason Farone, Matthew Taylor, Daniella Monet, Neriah Fisher, Carlie Craig, Blake Steven, The Genta Siblings, Derek Luh, The Bell Twins, Noah Urrea, and Molly Tarlov.
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