online video

• Snapchat Is Reportedly Raising $650 Million, Valued At $16 Billion
• Facebook Introduces Animated GIFs For Users, But Not Brands

  Facebook now shows users’ animated GIFs in news feeds, but brands are not able to display the looped media format on their pages.

  
• #SMWLA Preview: Spanish Video Network MiTu Discusses The Rise Of Latino Digital Stars

  MiTu’s founder and president Beatriz Acevedo will discuss the burgeoning Latino digital community at a panel for Social Media Week Los Angeles (SMWLA).

  
• Michelle Phan’s Ipsy Hits $150 Million In Revenue, Launches Open Studios

  Ipsy has launched the ipsy Open Studios to help upcoming beauty creators, and is also hosting the Generation Beauty event from May 30-31, 2015 in L.A.

  
• Snack Brand Jack Link’s Enlists YouTube Stars For Latest “Messin’ With Sasquatch” Campaign
• Google Cardboard, YouTube Spaces Provide 360-Degree Video Options
• PBS-Sponsored Reboot Series ‘The Good Stuff’ Explores History Of Sleep, Future Of Food
• Viners Start Virtual #WaterBalloonFight, Gain Over 131 Million Social Impressions In A Week
• HBO Now Will Be Available To All Google Android Devices
• Grapevine, IT Cosmetics Host Contest To Find Next YouTube Beauty Star
• Lionsgate, Tribeca Prep For SVOD Service With New Hire
• HBO Orders Pilot Based On Funny Or Die Series ‘The Gorburber Show’