Studios

• Defy Media Sells Screen Junkies Brand To Online Encyclopedia Host ‘Fandom’
• Studio71 Forms Podcast Division With 11 Shows From Christine Sydelko, Harley Morenstein, More

  By year’s end, Studio71 expects to double its current slate to roughly 20 podcasts that are releasing 80 to 100 episodes per month.

  
• UTA Launches Esports Division With 90 Creators Following Acquisitions Of Press X, Everyday Influencers

  The acquisition will add 90 top esports athletes to UTA's illustrious digital talent roster -- including League Of Legends players Aphromoo (pictured above) and sOAZ, as well as Imaqtpie, Pokimane, and Disguised Toast.

  
• Sony’s Crackle Will Cease Service In Canada On June 28

  After nearly eight years of operation, Sony Pictures Television will shut down Sony Crackle, its ad-supported video service, in Canada on June 28. The service will remain operational in the US and Latin America.

  
• Daisy Marquez To Hit The Road With Fullscreen Live As Part Of Revamped ‘Girls Night In’ Franchise
• UTA Signs Instagram Meme Account ‘Daquan’ For TV, Music, And Merch Opportunities
• Digital Media Company Whistle Sports Announces $28 Million Funding Round
• UTA Forms ‘Ramble’ Podcast Network For Digital Stars Like Rhett & Link, Hannah Hart, Josh Peck
• Whistle Sports Signs Deal With NBA Comedian ‘Famous Los’ For Original Content, Events (Exclusive)
• Fullscreen Signs 10 Creators, Including Perez Hilton, Bobby Bojangles, And Macy Kate
• Fullscreen Has Quietly Offered 360-Degree Talent Management For 2 Years — And Its Client Roster Is Growing Fast
• UTA Promotes Its Head Of Digital Brent Weinstein To Chief Innovation Officer