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FeaturedThird Wave Capital puts faith (and money) in digital production
In celebration of its first anniversary, Canvas Media gets an injection of cash, which will help it dive into a more diverse range of platforms.
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IndustryBitTorrent bows new ad-supported streaming model
The company’s transactional model will stay in place, but creators can now share ad-supported content – with 70% of revenue going to them.
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EntertainmentAwesomenessTV teams with YouTube sensation Todrick Hall
The teen-focused network has engaged the multi-talented performer in an overarching partnership that includes a film based on his recent tour.
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EntertainmentViacom presses play on BET SVOD app
The streaming service will give fans in 100 countries direct mobile access to signature content, including a BET Awards live stream.
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AnalyticsThe Internet’s top 100 influencers (and you don’t know half of them)
A new list from Zefr of the top 100 creators across internet platforms reveals that there’s more to the space than meets the eye.
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EntertainmentNetflix partners with CBC in adaption of Alias Grace
The six-hour made-in-Canada miniseries is SVOD’s latest content acquisition geared to grow global subscriptions.
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AnalyticsReport: OTT eating away at YouTube’s millennial audience
Limelight’s semi-annual survey also revealed that online video consumption continues to grow with more people watching more than 10 hours a week.
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EntertainmentAcorn TV to premiere three new exclusives in July
Betting big on North Americans’ love of Brit content, the SVOD continues to acquire programming at a rapid pace to spur continued growth
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FeaturedYouTube star Ricky Dillon releases debut memoir
The YouTuber is the latest to join the ranks of online influencers-turned-authors, which includes the likes of Tyler Oakley and PewDiePie.
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NewsGreg Bond to lead Jukin Media’s global licensing efforts
The former Wazee Digital exec will lead Jukin’s expansion efforts as it looks to fill the online community’s bottomless appetite for UGC video.
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