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• TikTok Millionaires: Identical Twins Shanae And Renae Nel Are Taking Their TikTok Career To New Creative Heights
• Branded Content Agency BEN Appoints 2 Influencer-Focused Execs Amid Hiring Spree

  Branded Entertainment Network (BEN),  which harnesses artificial intelligence technology to integrate brands into both digital and traditional content, has announced two new hires to supercharge its work with digital influencers.

  
• Awesomeness Co-Head Rebecca Glashow Named BBC Studios’ President, Americas

  Rebecca Glashow, who has worked at Gen Z media powerhouse Awesomeness since 2016 -- most recently serving as co-head of the digital network in the wake of its acquisition by Viacom -- has departed the company for a plum role at BBC Studios.

  
• IGTV Redesign Puts Creators Center Stage, Adds New ‘Discover’ Tab, Hands-Free Recording

  Instagram is continuing to tweak its IGTV long-form video hub -- this time with a redesign of its standalone app. The new IGTV app homepage will feature a creator at top -- tailored to each user's tastes based on existing follows and other data.

  
• Night Media Signs Illustrator—And Frequent MrBeast Collaborator—ZHC (Exclusive)
• YouTube Drops Free ‘Video Builder’ Ad Tool To Aid Small Businesses Amid Pandemic
• YouTube Originals Pacts With Dude Perfect For Inaugural Tour Documentary (Trailer)
• The Pandemic Sparked A 75% Jump In Views For YouTube’s News Content, Chief Product Officer Says
• David Dobrik, Donald Trump, Charli D’Amelio Are Teens’ Top Social Influencers, Study Finds
• Abrams, Which Recently Rebranded As A3, Signs ‘Hype House’ Member Kouvr Annon (Exclusive)
• YouTube Testing ‘Chapters’ Feature To Help Users Better Navigate Lengthy Videos
• Hank And John Green’s ‘Crash Course’ Channel Enrolls With Arizona State University For New Series
• In Light Of Quarantine, Instagram Makes Live Streams Viewable On Desktops
• Beau Avril Departs Leading Role At YouTube’s FameBit, Nabs Global Marketing Position At Facebook
• Video Shoutout Platform Cameo Unveils Three-Day Virtual Gathering For Coronavirus Relief
• Snapchat Poaches Hulu Ad Vet Peter Naylor To Serve As VP, Americas
• YouTube Millionaires: For Ethan Nestor (aka CrankGameplays), The Best Part Of Creating Is Community
• Twitch Rolls Out ‘Watch Parties’ Feature, Letting Partner Creators Livestream Amazon Prime Video Content
• Markiplier And Jacksepticeye’s Clothing Brand Cloak Drops ‘Five Nights At Freddy’s’ Collection
• Rooster Teeth’s New Comedy Competition Locks Creators In A Room For 6 Hours (Trailer)
• One Week After Launching In India, Disney+ Hits 50 Million Paying Subscribers
• Ecommerce Upstart NTWRK Leads FaZe Clan’s Latest Funding Round, Including Merch Pact
• Insights: How Will VidCon And Other Live Events Adapt To The New Realities?
• Netflix Has Tripled Its Digital Ad Spend Since COVID-19 Hit The U.S. (Report)