YouTube

• YouTube Renews ‘Karate Kid’ Sequel ‘Cobra Kai’ For A Second Season
• YouTube Unveils 4 New Music-Related Charts, Including Another ‘Trending’ Feed

  “The new charts are based purely on the number of views,” said YouTube Music product manager Chris Clark, given that the site is fairly secretive about how its existing Trending feed operates.

  
• Japan’s Largest Cable Provider Pacts With Fullscreen To Launch Local Digital Network

  AlphaBoat will serve as a multi-tiered digital network and influencer marketing firm, discovering and representing local talent on platforms like YouTube and Instagram, and connecting them with top brands.

  
• Latinx Digital Media Brand Mitú Hires Three Female VPs

  Mitú tapped Zadi Diaz, Rachel Garcia, and Gina Reyes to fill VP roles in digital studios, marketing strategy, and scripted TV and film development, respectively. They join Mitú from companies like Univision, BBC America, and AwesomenessTV.

  
• Snapchat Hosts Its First Ever Creator Summit, Solicits Feedback From Top Influencers
• ASAPScience, Fun For Louis, Eh Bee Family Lead 47 Channels In YouTube’s 2018 Creators For Change Class
• Some YouTube Music Users Are Seeing A Redesigned Version Of The App
• YouTube Removes Hundreds Of Videos To Quash Advertisements From “Academic Aid” EduBirdie
• Gen-Z Content Studio Brat Adds Three New Partners From Founders’ Pasts
• Animated YouTube Red Comedy Starring John Cena To Debut On May 30
• Google News And New VR180 Camera App To Add YouTube Integrations
• Ninja Hits 10 Million YouTube Subscribers, Gaining 3 Million Subs Over The Past Month