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• Meta’s new AI characters include Zach and Coco (a.k.a. MrBeast and Charli D’Amelio)
• Jellysmack gets in the FAST lane with Roku partnership

  Jellysmack is bringing some of its creator partners -- including Brad Mondo and Stephanie Soo -- to a pair of FAST channels on Roku.

  
• Studio71 Sets New Podcasts From LaurDIY, JayVee, Forges Monetization Pact With ‘The Laugh Button’

  Studio71 is adding to its podcast slate with three new summer series fronted by noted influencers. At the same time, Studio71 has forged a partnership with digital comedy website The Laugh Button to serve as the exclusive monetization and distribution partner for its podcasts.

  
• HBO Max Taps YouTubers LaurDIY, Michelle Khare To Host Kids’ Competition Series

  HBO Max, the forthcoming streaming service contender to be launched by WarnerMedia this spring, is looking to diversify its content offer with two kid-friendly competition series headlined by digital natives. 

  
• Loren Gray, Lauren Riihimaki To Fete Their Pets In New Dodo Series For IGTV
• Meredith To Unveil Expanded IGTV Slate At Next Week’s NewFronts
• Creator Couple Lauren Riihimaki and Alex Wassabi Are Taking Time Apart
• ‘Live With Kelly And Ryan’ To Welcome Digital Stars All Week As Part Of ‘LIVEtember’ Initiative
• LaurDIY Readying Slew Of Product Launches, Including Craft Kits, Jewelry, Athleisure
• Instagram Announces IGTV, An Entertainment Hub With Hour-Long Videos And Content From Social Stars
• ‘YouTube Onstage’ Adds Rosanna Pansino, Swoozie, LaurDIY To Pre-VidCon Showcase Lineup
• YouTube Star LaurDIY’s Plushie Line Sells Out In 25 Minutes