Peacock launches “love letter” to a new generation of social video talent
NBC Universal-owned streamer Peacock has unveiled a series of creator-led shows under its new Emerging Artists Series. Developed as part of NBCU’s Creator Accelerator Programme, the projects will debut on May 19. All told, there are four new productions in the...
YouTube CEO Neal Mohan tells WAVES that India is a “creator nation”
YouTube CEO Neal Mohan told delegates at the first ever World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES) in Mumbai that the video sharing platform is planning to invest an additional $100m in India’s creator community over the next two years. Speaking during a...
LinkedIn seeks to pair brands with business creators via BrandLink
Professional social network LinkedIn has set its sights on growing creator monetisation opportunities, by rebranding and repositioning its Wire programme. Now called Brandlink, the programme allows brands to place video ads alongside publisher content in the LinkedIn...
BBC Maestro employs AI to resurrect crime queen Agatha Christie
BBC Maestro, a partner of BBC Studios, has given a powerful indicator of the transformational impact of AI – by resurrecting crime queen Agatha Christie. Using meticulously restored archival interviews, private letters, and writings researched by a team of Christie...
After Party secures commission from Sky Sports for season three of Scenes
Production company After Party Studios has scored a recommission of hit digital docuseries, Scenes, for a third season on Sky Sports’ Premier League YouTube channel and social. New episodes will premiere this August, bringing fans close to the action, whether it be on...
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Peacock launches “love letter” to a new generation of social video talent
YouTube CEO Neal Mohan tells WAVES that India is a “creator nation”
LinkedIn seeks to pair brands with business creators via BrandLink
BBC Maestro employs AI to resurrect crime queen Agatha Christie
After Party secures commission from Sky Sports for season three of Scenes
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