Facebook’s upcoming live stream feature should have Google-owned YouTube on high alert. Suddenly it seems silly for YouTube cult favorites like the Crazy Russian Hacker and Jenna Marbles to broadcast on a video platform when they can do so on the largest social network in the world — that is, if Facebook is willing to…

Two years ago, Twitter-owned Vine was growing like kudzu. It was widely embraced by both consumers and marketers who sought to push the envelope with creative six-second clips. But the explosion of new video formats on Facebook, Snapchat and YouTube, which all now boast sizable scale, has caused top brands to quietly s…

Alex and Ciatu take on Stewart’s Top 40 hit with a soulful and sultry rendition that brings a grittier, more melodic vibe to the song. The alluring video shows the singers as two young singles, separated by the shared wall of an apartment building. The recording and video – produced by leading New Media and Artist Deve…

Verizon has created a working smartphone within the video game Minecraft and they partnered with YouTube stars CaptainSparklez and SethBling to demonstrate their new technology. Minecraft players now have the power to cross over into the real world. Verizon recently announced on its Github blog that it has partnered th…

YouTube Star Sebastian Olzanski has launched his first fragrance just in time for the holidays – a unisex scent titled ‘Bae’. Olzanski teamed up with vegan and cruelty-free perfumery Xyrena on the product. The 16 year old Olzanski became a YouTube sensation after launching his channel, ThatSpanishBoy and has list of ac…

For the second time in as many months, the Abrams Artists Agency has announced a trio of new partners from the digital video space. The talent agency has signed Brittani Louise Taylor, Aidan Alexander, and Jessie Paege for representation. Of the agency’s three new signees, Taylor is the one with the most well-establish…

Philips Sonicare, the #1 dental professional recommended power toothbrush brand in the US joins forces with YouTube personalities Arden Rose And Lauren Elizabeth to create “Get Ready With Me’ videos. Arden and Lauren give viewers a peek into their lives by walking fans through their glam routines and demonstrating how…

YouTube star Sam Pepper has received harsh criticism from his fellow YouTubers and celebrities after posting a video staging a fake kidnapping and murder of his best friend, Sam Golbach. Pepper’s video titled “Killing Best Friend Prank,” features digital personalities Colby Brock and Sam Golbach. The storyline has Broc…

The sixth annual East Coast TV of Tomorrow Show (TVOT) takes place on Thursday, December 3rd, at the SVA Theatre, 333 W 23rd St, New York, NY 10011. The event can also be seen via social-streaming platform, OVEE. The Keynote Fireside session, The Stars of Live Social Broadcasting features an unprecedented line-up of th…

Author, actor, and mom blogger Deva Dalporto signs with UTA. She is a former Senior Editor of Nickelodeon’s ParentsConnect who turned her career into a viral sensation with her popular crazy mom life blog, MyLifeSuckers.com and by creating viral parodies Suburban Funk, I Just Need Some Space, Let It Go – Mom Parody, Wh…