James Hale

• After Mike Bloomberg Meme Sweep, Instagram Introduces Guidelines For Influencers Posting Political Sponcon
• Google Reportedly Paying Activision Blizzard $160 Million For YouTube’s Exclusive Livestreaming Rights

  The YouTube portion of Google’s new deal with Activision Blizzard--which gives it exclusive rights to livestream matches from Overwatch League, Call of Duty League, and Hearthstone Esports--will cost Google $160 million over the next three years, according to sources familiar with the matter.

  
• YouTube Millionaires: For TD, YouTube Started As A Way To Bond With His Family. Now, It’s His Full-Time Job.

  Some of TD's earliest memories involve gaming. He's a lifelong fan--and not the only one in his family. When he first started watching YouTube videos, it was because he, his brother, and his dad were looking for ways to improve their Halo skills. But after learning how to level up, TD didn't leave YouTube. Instead, he began following creators making videos about video games and his other passion: sports.

  
• Facebook Gaming Rings In Ronda Rousey As New Livestreaming Partner

  Facebook Gaming has scooped up another star creator, but this time not from Twitch’s pool of talent. Its latest exclusive livestreaming deal is with preeminent martial artist and wrestler Ronda Rousey.

  
• The FTC Wants To Hold Brands, Platforms Like YouTube Financially Liable For Improper #SponCon Disclosures
• YouTube’s New Monetization Tool Lets Viewers Tip Creators On Livestreams And Uploads
• Creators Going Pro: Coconut Brah’s Videos Help His Viewers Level Up
• Gersh Agent Michael Senzer Joins New Digital Management Company TalentX
• YouTube Wants To Hook Its Users Up With Third-Party Video Subscriptions (Report)
• Canadian Government Officially Warns 100 Brands And Ad Agencies To Comply With Influencer Marketing Laws
• Former Hulu CEO Mike Hopkins Exits Sony To Drive Amazon’s Digital Video Development
• YouTube Kids’ Channel Cocomelon, Which Brings 3+ Billion Views Per Month, Expands Into Merch