Geoff Weiss

• Live.ly Reaches 2 Million Downloads, Plans Android App And Monetization Features
• Instagram Partners With Toronto International Film Festival For Digital Shorts Competition

  “Over the last six months, the total time people spent watching video on Instagram has increased by 150%," says the platform's COO, Marne Levine.

  
• New ‘Memories’ Update Will Let Snapchatters Archive, Edit, And Share Old Stories And Snaps

  Snapchat unveiled a new feature titled Memories that moves the platform away from its origins as a means of capturing and sharing fleeting moments.

  
• Studio71 Names Advertising Veteran Matt Seiler President Of Marketing Solutions

  Seiler most recently served as chairman of IPG Media Brands, a global media marketing agency, and president and CEO of communications agency PHD.

  
• Kamri Noel, The McKnight Family’s Latest YouTube Venture, Hits 460,000 Subs In 3 Weeks
• The Diamond Minecart’s Live Tour Sells Out In 24 Hours, Announces Nine Additional Dates
• An 11-Month-Old Snapchat Copycat App Called ‘Snow’ Is Exploding Across Asia
• Mountain Dew Launches First Brand-Owned MCN, ‘Green Label’, With D-Trix, Others (Exclusive)
• Prominent Gamers Reportedly Promoted Gambling Website Without Disclosing That They Owned It
• The New York Times And POV Are Seeking A Digital Creator For ‘Race/Related’ Newsletter
• Extreme Sports-Geared MPN XTreme Video Signs Buzzy BMX Creator, Hires 2 Key Execs
• Nielsen Provides First Glimpse Into TV Ratings On Streaming Services Like Netflix And Hulu