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FeaturedStudio71 adds new round of influencers
The network’s new faces hail from the beauty, comedy, music and tech verticals, all of which are trending upward, says company president Dan Weinstein.
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AnalyticsNetflix suffers as viewers tune into Rio: study
The SVOD noted a 10% dip in total traffic during the first two days of the Games, though the Olympics have yet to prove a love story for linear.
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FeaturedBitTorrent backs indie filmmakers through Discovery Fund
Director of creative initiatives Missy Laney says the struggle for creators to get noticed online is real, which is why marketing matters.
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FeaturedNetflix to launch first Brazilian film
As the SVOD aims to make a bigger splash with subscribers internationally, it’s begun work on a new Western featuring Brazilian talent.
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FeaturedNBC goes for gold with Snapchat Olympics coverage
With TV ratings for the Games’ opening ceremonies way down, the linear network is looking to catch young viewers’ eyes across digital platforms.
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DistributionRooster Teeth to produce Lazer Team follow-up
The prodco’s first full-length feature was a hit on SVOD and in bricks-and-mortar theaters – now it’s going back to YouTube Red for a second helping.
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EntertainmentViki unveils new slate of originals
With two new series released this week and another four in the works, the niche VOD is trying to raise its profile against major competitors.
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Cheat SheetThe Friday Cheat Sheet
- Netflix just released a ‘Stranger Things’ virtual reality experience – Forbes
- What Hulu really gains from Time Warner’s investment – The Hollywood Reporter
- A side-by-side comparison of Snapchat stories and Instagram stories – Mashable
- PewDiePie’s millions keep rolling in – faster and faster – Business Insider Nordic
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FeaturedPeeking through the windows of Machinima’s international plans
In light of its new deals with Sky and Amazon, strategy SVP James Glasscock shares the company’s plans and execution for global expansion.
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DistributionDiscovery dives into the world of MCNs with new investment
By acquiring a minority stake in Chinese network VS Media, the network plans to tap into the country’s content-hungry millennial market.
Bree Rody-Mantha
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