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Maker Studios announces layoffs
The MCN has weathered a tough two years since its acquisition by Disney, and has shed a chunk of its workforce in what it calls “strategic adjustments.”
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Kirstine Stewart exits Twitter
The former VP of media, who oversaw the integration of Periscope and new live programming, is the latest in a series of high-profile departures.
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BitTorrent gets serious about live news
The emerging VOD provider has hired former CNN producer Harrison Bohrman as its first news director ahead of the launch of its news channel.
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Starz ups Jason Wyrick to SVP, digital platforms
The U.S. cable net signaled its intentions to dive further into digital production and distribution with its latest round of promotions.
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Endemol taps former Maker SVP
The move reunites Todd Barrish with ex-Disney colleague Bonnie Pan and will see him focus on content licensing and branded content.
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Conde Nast on boards digital expert Maria Valero
As VP of business affairs, the former Amazon exec will oversee content production, distribution and advertising relationships across platforms.
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Sebastian Villalobos joins Maker talent roster
The Disney-owned network will work with the 20-year-old Colombian vlogger on cross-platform content as it looks to expand into Latin America.
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BitTorrent gets serious about transactional VOD
As the company puts more focus on monetizing its online content and live-streaming, it’s hired Jeremy Johnson and Robert Delamar as co-CEO.
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HuffPost exec joins Discovery Digital Networks
Nathan Brown will step in as SVP of development and operations as the company preps to launch its Seeker network across platforms.
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Will Keenan exits Streamup
The long-time digital exec joined the live-streamer in September 2015, and has overseen its growth to more than 23 million monthly visitors.