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• Here’s how the Sidemen are turning their brand into “Disney for Gen Z born from YouTube”
• A company that helps creators launch unique merch brands just raised $6 million

  Warren James, which works with creators to launch merch brands, has raised a $6 million Series A. It wants to move into food and beverages.

  
• A prominent FaZe Clan member is bringing his Swagg to YouTube Gaming

  Kris Lamberson, aka FaZe Swagg, is the latest high-profile streamer to make the switch from Twitch to an exclusive YouTube Gaming contract.

  
• After recruiting a new manager, Underscore Talent adds TikTok stars Kodasteven, MeiMonstaa, and Maleah Whitten to its roster

  TikTok stars Kodasteven, MeiMonstaa, and Maleah Whitten will be part of Samantha Schoenberg's management roster at Underscore Talent.

  
• After raising $12.9 million in fresh funding, Stacked wants to be Twitch for Web3
• The Facebook Gaming app will “no longer be available” after October 28
• Netflix needed execs to lead its upcoming ad-supported tier. It found them at Snapchat.
• Snap will lay off “approximately 20%” of its team and will no longer directly fund its Originals
• Top 50 Most Viewed U.S. YouTube Channels • Week Of 08/28/2022
• YouTube is giving some creators a new way to promote their channels
• More than 100 VTubers are taking over Twitch for a week-long celebration of virtual streamers
• Dispo to users: We’re not Instagram