Geoff Weiss

• YouTube Rebrands Influencer Marketing Platform ‘FameBit’ To ‘BrandConnect’, Taps Google Vet Lori Sobel To Lead Unit
• Cameo Adds New Product Tier, Enabling Fans To Chat With Celebrities On Zoom

  Cameo, a video marketplace that allows fans of celebrities to purchase prerecorded, personalized video messages, is adding a new dimension to its business.On Sunday, the platform began offering Zoom Calls, where fans can book 10-minute live video interviews with their favorite stars.

  
• The Young Turks To Drop Non-Political Interview Series On Just-Launched Twitch Channel

  The Young Turks (TYT) is unveiling tonight the latest original set to air on its just-launched Twitch channel. The progressive digital news network is premiering Common Room -- a non-political interview series that will live exclusively on Twitch.

  
• With No IRL Event This Year, VidCon Goes Virtual With Summer Programming From Brent Rivera, Emma Chamberlain, More

  In lieu of an IRL event, VidCon -- which, like so many gatherings, has been axed in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic -- has lined up a series of virtual events this summer.

  
• ‘Dear Class Of 2020’ Becomes YouTube’s Most-Watched Live Original To Date, Raising $2 Million
• Verizon Inks Three-Year Sponsorship Deal For Riot Games’ ‘League Of Legends’ Championships
• Here’s When David Dobrik Plans To Return To His Temporarily-Adjourned Vlog
• Collins And Devan Key Tap Evolution USA In Bid To Build Global Licensing Business
• Rooster Teeth Co-Founder Burnie Burns Exits Company, But Plans To Stay Involved Via First-Look Deal
• Snap Taps Rickey Thompson, Denzel Dion For Original Docuseries; Re-Ups With Disney, ViacomCBS, More For ‘Discover’
• Viral TikTok Satirist And Donald Trump Imitator Sarah Cooper Signs With WME
• With 5 Million Subscribers, Kids’ Channel ‘Trinity And Beyond’ Inks Licensing Deal For Arts And Crafts Products