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• Amazon Will Now Let You Create Your Own Streaming Service, Using Twitch Technology
• Snapchat Tests Special ‘Brand Profiles’ — Complete With Ecommerce, Lens Collections, More

  In a first for Snapchat, the platform is launching special profiles for brands. In a blog post, the company confirmed that it was beta testing Brand Profiles following last year’s launch of a new format known as Public Profiles -- which are designated for creators and shows and offer additional features beyond traditional profiles, including analytics.

  
• Spotify Launches Podcast Charts, Challenging Apple’s Status As Industry’s De Facto Ranker

  The latest development in Spotify’s ongoing and ambitious podcast push is the launch of a new charting endeavor, which will track its most popular and trending shows.

  
• Merrell Twins To Host ‘Night Of Awesomeness’ Tentpole Stream For VidCon Now

  Awesomeness, the Gen Z-leaning digital media purveyor is hosting a tentpole event on July 25 for VidCon Now -- the summer-long virtual VidCon replacement (in lieu of coronavirus) comprising programming for fans, creators, and industry members alike.

  
• TikTok Collab House SwayLA Launches ‘SwayGaming’ Offshoot For Esports Creators
• Harries Twins, Filmmaker Alice Aedy Launch ‘Earthrise’, A Digital Brand Dedicated To Climate Activism
• Top 50 Most Viewed US YouTube Channels • Week Of 7/13/2020
• Jukin Launches Fourth OTT Brand, ‘WeatherSpy’, A Hip Weather Hub Targeting Cord Cutters
• Top 50 Most Viewed YouTube Channels Worldwide • Week Of 7/13/2020
• Children’s YouTube Giant ‘Trinity And Beyond’ Inks Licensing Pact For Sleepwear And Shoes
• Addison Rae, TikTok’s Second-Biggest Star, Soars Past 50 Million Followers
• NBA Rookie Matisse Thybulle’s New YouTube Series Catches Eye Of Veteran Vlogger Casey Neistat