Geoff Weiss

• Amber Howard Named Head Of Talent At TXG, Bringing Along Clients AtomicMari, Ewok, More
• VidCon Taps AmbersCloset, Eugene Lee Yang, James Charles For Pride-Themed Stream

  When it announced weekly virtual programming in lieu of an in-person gathering earlier this month, VidCon also confirmed that it would be hosting a handful of so-called ‘tentpole’ events.

  
• Whistle To Launch Social Video Network In Collaboration With Survivalist Host Bear Grylls

  Team Whistle -- the digital network that comprises its eponymous studio, New Form, marketing service firm Tiny Horse, and mobile-first studio Vertical Networks -- announced at its NewFronts presentation today the formation of the Bear Grylls Digital Network.

  
• Ellen Digital Network Taps TikTok Breakout Tabitha Brown, Bretman Rock To Head Up New Web Shows

  At its NewFronts presentation this afternoon, Ellen DeGeneres’ Ellen Digital Network (EDN) announced partnerships with actresses and comedians Tiffany Haddish and Ellie Kemper -- as well as new series with breakout TikTok star Tabitha Brown and YouTube staple Bretman Rock.

  
• Snap Says It Reaches More 13 To 24-Year-Olds In The U.S. Than Facebook, Instagram, And Messenger Combined
• Philip DeFranco Signs With Semaphore To Seek Out Licensing Opportunities
• Microsoft Shutters Mixer, Looks To Shepherd Creators To Facebook Gaming As Part Of New Pact
• Select Management Signs Slew Of YouTube Stars, Including Kelsey Darragh, Aaron Burriss, Hey It’s Fei
• YouTube Launches Virtual Summer Camp With Arts, Sports, And STEM-Related Content
• Roku Kicks Off Virtual NewFronts With Tools To Help Advertisers Weather Pandemic
• MrBeast Links With Wacky Product Startup MSCHF On One-Time Mobile Game With $25,000 Prize
• Instagram Unveils Suite Of Programming, Tools, And Resources In Honor Of Juneteenth