News

• YouTube, Twitter, Studio71, More Set To Present At This Year’s NewFronts
• GoFundMe Doubles Down On Original Content With ‘True Stories’ Podcast Renewal

  With podcasts being top of mind following Spotify’s acquisition of two of the biggest properties in the space, charitable crowdfunding platform GoFundMe is ramping up its original content push.

  
• Here’s How A Scammer Abused YouTube’s Copyright Infringement System In An Attempt To Extort Money From Users

  YouTube has taken action after a scammer recently tried to use its copyright infringement system to extort money from users.

  
• Snapchat Posts Better-Than-Expected Revenues, As Q4 User Growth Remains Flat

  After a rough year of substantial user losses and a hefty number of departures from its executive team, Snapchat’s parent company Snap posted better-than-expected revenues for its fourth quarter.

  
• 4-Year-Old Instagram Phenoms Mila And Emma Stauffer To Launch Clothing Line At Target
• Group Nine To Eschew 2019 NewFronts In Favor Of Multi-City Marketing Tour
• Creators Going Pro: Adelaine Morin Wants To Be “The Elon Musk Of YouTube”
• Disney+ Will Offer Non-Disney Content At Launch
• Disney’s ESPN+ Streaming Service Nabs 2 Million Subscribers In Less Than A Year
• Next 10 Ventures Makes Seed Investments In GoMeta, SuperBam, Other Creator-Focused Firms
• YouTube Rolls Out ‘Explore’ Feature To More Users, More Devices, And Promotes Smaller Creators
• Hulu Renews AwesomenessTV, Wattpad Thriller ‘Light As A Feather’
• Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop Gets With Netflix For Wellness Docuseries
• Spotify Acquires Gimlet Media, Anchor Amid $500 Million Bet On Podcast Industry
• Pocket.watch, Which Reps Ryan ToysReview, Launches Gaming Division
• YouTube Will Not Terminate Convicted Sex Offender Austin Jones’ Channel
• UTA Acquires Digital Brand Architects And Its Roster Of Beauty, Fashion, Lifestyle Talent
• YouTube Design Duo ‘Mr. Kate’ Headed To HGTV For Home Makeover Pilot (Exclusive)
• YouTube Hits 2 Billion Monthly Users, As Number Of Channels With 1 Million Subscribers Doubled Last Year
• YouTube Just Changed How It Sells Its Priciest Ad Format
• Rhett & Link Launch Subscription Service, Will Bestow $1,000 Creative Grants To Select Members
• More Than 10 Million People Attended Marshmello’s Live Virtual Concert In ‘Fortnite,’ DJ Says
• Influencer-Centric Beauty Brand Morphe Nabs Jeffree Star For Latest Collab
• MrBeast (And Friends) Become Living “Subscribe To PewDiePie” Billboard At Super Bowl