Geoff Weiss

• Netflix Taps Former Nike Exec Josh Simon To Lead Consumer Products Unit
• MTV’s New Digital Series Sees Sneaker Influencers Compete In Customization Battles

  MTV is turning to the bustling online sneakerhead community for its latest digital series, dubbed Sneaker Wars, which will pit top shoe customizers against one another in head-to-head battles in every episode. 

  
• David Dobrik Surprises Fellow DACA Recipient (And ‘Vlog Squad’ Superfan) With $25,000 Check

  David Dobrik is known for his outsized generosity within his friend group, where he frequently gifts members of the 'Vlog Squad' with cars and other expensive gifts.

  
• YouTube Listicle Giant WatchMojo To Fete 15 Years With ‘Live’ Fan Event On March 20

  Montreal-headquartered Canadian digital giant WatchMojo -- whose snacky, listicle-style content has amassed 40 million subscribers (across multiple channels) and 150 million unique monthly viewers -- is bringing back its live event venture, WatchMojo Live, next month in Toronto.

  
• Moonbug Acquires ‘Arpo’, Adding Korean Animation To Kids’ Content Portfolio
• Nickelodeon Nabs Social Star Annie LeBlanc For 13-Episode Linear Sitcom ‘Side Hustle’
• Tana Mongeau Debuts Second Season Of MTV Reality Series, Adding Trevor Moran To Primary Cast
• Children’s Content Studio Pocket.Watch Unveils Kid-Centric Ad Agency ‘Clock.Work’
• YouTube Elevates Creator-Turned-Executive Matt Koval To New Role: ‘Creator Liaison’
• Tubular Labs Introduces New ‘Video Categories’ Tool, Co-Developed By Former Netflix Exec
• YouTube Confirms Demonetization Of Controversial Vlogger JayStation, As He Announces Indefinite Hiatus
• Amid Security Concerns, TSA Bans Employee Usage Of TikTok For Social Posts