Geoff Weiss

• YouTube Provides Rare, Robust Window Into Monetization Guidelines For Creators
• Jackie Aina Joins Call For Beauty Brands To ‘Pull Up Or Shut Up’ In Creating Lasting Racial Equality

  Jackie Aina, a top beauty vlogger who is also a powerful voice for racial equality in the cosmetics industry and beyond -- in terms of advocating for diverse shade ranges and other forms of Black representation on social media and at the corporate level -- has joined a new powerful call to action.

  
• TikTok Talent Firm TalentX Entertainment Names Samantha Ball Director Of Talent

  TalentX Entertainment, the digital talent management firm that specializes in TikTok representation, continues to announce new hires at a rapid pace. The latest addition to its ranks is former WME and Endeavor Content executive Samantha Ball, who has been named TalentX’s director of talent.

  
• Jake Paul Charged With Criminal Trespass And Unlawful Assembly After Denying Looting At Arizona Mall

  YouTube star Jake Paul has been charged with criminal trespassing and unlawful assembly -- both misdemeanor charges -- after video emerged of his alleged participation in looting and riots at a Scottsdale, Ariz., mall last weekend.

  
• ‘Instant influencer’ Winner Ashley ‘StrashMe’ Strong Signs With Slash Management (Exclusive)
• YouTubers Are Helping Viewers Without Financial Means Donate To ‘Black Lives Matter’ Causes With Video Views
• Protesters Reportedly Hacked Chicago Police Radios With Tay Zonday’s YouTube Classic “Chocolate Rain”
• ViacomCBS Networks Air 8:46-Minute Commercial In Tribute To George Floyd, Victims Of Police Brutality
• TikTok Establishes ‘Creator Diversity Council’ To Elevate Black Voices And Causes
• How YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, And More Platforms Are Responding To The George Floyd Protests
• CAA Signs TikTok Creator And Budding Fashion Influencer Cosette Rinab
• Video Messaging Startup ‘Loom’ Closes $29 Million Funding Round At $350 Million Valuation