Snapchat

• BuzzFeed Debuts First Snapchat Original, Weekday Trendy News Roundup ‘BTW’
• Snapchat Renews Two Originals From Vertical Networks, Overtime (Exclusive)

  Snapchat is doubling down on its Snap Originals premium programming initiative -- first announced last fall.Today, the app has re-upped two notable series: the Vertical Networks-produced Phone Swap, which has been renewed for seasons five through seven, and Hype School, courtesy of sports network Overtime.

  
• Snapchat Testing In-App Shops For Top Influencers Like The Kardashians, Bhad Bhabie, Spencer Pratt

  Snapchat is taking greater strides to accommodate its creator community in the realm of ecommerce.The company has launched in-app stores for a handful of its top influencers -- a beta test that could roll out if it proves successful.

  
• Snap Sells Its User Location Data Company ‘Placed’ To Competitor Foursquare

  Snapchat’s parent company, Snap, has sold user location data company Placed to one of Placed’s chief competitors: Foursquare.

  
• Snap Poaches Google, YouTube Vet Oona King To Serve As VP Of Diversity And Inclusion
• Snapchat Bans Adult Entertainment Company’s X-Rated Lenses
• Snap Promotes VP Luke Wallis Amid Restructuring Of Ad Sales Group
• Samsung Made A Vertical TV To Display Instagram Stories, TikToks, And Snapchats
• Snap Taps McDonald’s Alum Kenny Mitchell To Serve As First-Ever CMO
• Insights: Snap Reaction To New Initiatives Is Great, But Can Spiegel Sustain This Win Streak?
• Snapchat Unveils Gaming Platform, New User Features, 10 Upcoming Originals At First Partner Summit
• Snapchat Will Reportedly Launch An In-App Gaming Platform Next Month