Geoff Weiss

• Doing Things Media Debuts Animated IGTV Series To Showcase Its Viral Clip Library
• BEN Group Acquires YouTube Channel-Optimizing Browser Extension ‘TubeBuddy’ (Exclusive)

  Branded Entertainment Network (BEN), which harnesses artificial intelligence technology to integrate brands into both digital and traditional content, has today announced its acquisition of TubeBuddy -- a browser extension that provides YouTube video optimization and channel management.

  
• Select Management Signs 7, Including Daddy-Daughter Duo Nick & Sienna, TikToker Ben De Almeida

  Digital talent firm Select Management Group has added to its roster today with a number of BIPOC and health-focused creators, the firm announced. Select, which focuses on unlocking monetization opportunities for talent beyond their social platforms -- via premium content, brand deals, and entrepreneurial ventures -- last signed upwards of 12 clients in June.

  
• YouTube’s De Facto Skin Care Guru, Hyram Yarbro, Signs With UTA (Exclusive)

  One of YouTube’s de facto skin care experts, 24-year-old Hyram Yarbro, has signed with talent agency UTA for representation in all areas. 

  
• Studio71 To Drop First Scripted Podcast, A Halloween Genre-Bender With Madelaine Petsch
• YouTube Adds New Navigational Gestures To Mobile App, Thumbnail View For Video ‘Chapters’
• Former StyleHaul Execs Raise $10 Million To Launch Content Recommendation Startup ‘Vody’
• TikTok Links Up with Shopify For Ad Integration Amid Social Commerce Push
• YouTube Introduces New Icon For TikTok-Like ‘Shorts’ Tool, Shares Discovery Tips For Creators
• Adult Card Game ‘What Do You Meme?’ Launches Official TikTok Edition
• Startup ‘Kindred’ Wants To Help Socially-Conscious Influencers Speak With Greater Authority
• TikTok To Provide Greater Insight Into Video Takedowns With New Notification System