Branded Entertainment News
Hulu Removes Free, Ad-Supported Tier From Its Service, Moves It To New Yahoo Hub
Hulu’s model is changing, and the its original viewing format will be most affected. The streaming service plans to remove its free, ad-supported option from its website and mobile apps in favor of its two paid tiers. (TF)
Top 100 Most Viewed YouTube Gaming Channels Worldwide • June 2016
It’s time for another monthly installment of Tubefilter’s Top 100 Most Viewed YouTube Gaming Channels Chart and our new normal is still in the top spot. (TF)
How Podcasts Help Brands Tell Their Story
On average, 29 million minutes of podcasts are being produced yearly with individuals and brands shifting their content to the medium. (NM)
Top Deals
Maker Studios To Launch Season Two Of Stampy Cat’s Educational ‘Minecraft’ Series
Garrett’s Stampy Cat character, a Minecraft avatar who has propelled his owner’s YouTube channel to more than 5.2 billion views, will be the star in the second season of Wonder Quest, which will arrive on August 20th. (TF)
Rio 2016: Chobani #NoBadStuff Campaign Scores Online
Chobani launched #NoBadStuff as part of its official yogurt sponsorship of Team USA at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. (BC)
Christoph Waltz Mocks, Then Embraces American Exceptionalism For Samsung
A 90-second TV spot for the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 in which Christoph Waltz mocks Americans for their “Busy, Busy, Busy” lifestyle. (FCC)
Brand News: Nationwide, Papa John’s, Jet.com And More
A roundup of brand deals in the past few weeks by Brand Channel. (BC)
Hot Projects
Death Wish (Remake)
MGM’s remake of the 1974 classic revenge thriller with Bruce Willis starring, to be produced by Roger Birnbaum. Eli Roth is set to direct. (SE)
Suburbicon
TriStar’s black comedy will be produced by Joel Silver. George Clooney will direct from a Coen Brothers script. Matt Damon, Julianne Moore, Josh Brolin, Oscar Isaac and Woody Harrelson all star. (SE)