Events

• At VidCon, YouTube Announces Addition Of Channel Membership Levels, ‘Super Stickers,’ More Merch Shelf Vendors
• Just For Laughs Comedy Festival Announces 5 Finalists In Short-Form Pitch Contest

  The famed Just For Laughs comedy festival in Montreal, kicking off tomorrow, has announced the finalists for its 10th annual Stand Up And Pitch competition, a breakout event slated to be held between July 24 and 27.

  
• VidCon Announces Dan & Phil As Featured Creators, Extends Deadline For Meet-And-Greet Lottery

  YouTube duo Dan Howell and Phil Lester have officially joined the Featured Creators roster for this year’s VidCon.

  
• Execs From Quibi, Snap To Serve As Panelists For ‘Stand Up & Pitch’ Comedy Contest

  The submissions deadline for the 10th annual ‘Stand Up & Pitch’ event -- a comedy contest running from July 24 to 27 in Montreal during the famed Just For Laughs comedy festival -- has been extended to May 13.

  
• NewFronts Presenters Sought To Redefine The Concept Of ‘Primetime’ For Our Mobile Age
• “Commerce Is Coming To The NewFronts,” Says Wavemaker’s Content Head Noah Mallin
• Sock Startup Bombas Says YouTube Yields More First-Time Orders Than Any Other Ad Platform
• More Than 250 Million Hours Of YouTube Content Are Watched On TV Screens Every Single Day
• At Brandcast, YouTube Announces Creator-Driven Original Projects Starring Markiplier, Dude Perfect, Claire Wineland
• Target Unveils Rebranded In-House Media Agency ‘Roundel’ At Inaugural NewFronts Outing
• Target Names Digital Vet Karyn Spencer Director Of Talent Partnerships And Influence Marketing (Exclusive)
• Altruistic Creator Jay Shetty Pacts With Ellen Digital Network For “Snackable” Motivation