Branded Entertainment News
Inside Verizon’s Struggle To Build A Digital Entertainment Business
The phone company wants very much to be a media company with Go90, its mobile video streaming app. (DD)
It’s A Big Day For Sling TV Users
Multiple popular shows including Outlander, Ash vs. Evil Dead, and Powers are offered via the network. , Star Wars: The Force Awakens will also make its TV debut on Starz, allowing Sling TV customers to watch the movie for no additional cost other than their existing subscription. (DT)
Longtime Ad Sales Chief Arlene Manos Is Stepping Down At AMC Networks
Arlene Manos, who has worked as president of advertising sales for AMC Networks since 2002, is stepping down from the role at the end of the year, and transitioning to president emeritus. Her deputy Scott Collins, who works as evp of ad sales, will become the new president. (AW)
Top Deals
Millennial-Focused Finance Network Cheddar Lands $10 Million In Funding
The subscription video startup, which offers finance news to a young target audience, has announced $10 million in new funding led by Lightspeed Venture Partners. (TF)
Dollar Shave Club And Jimmy Kimmel Bring Cousin Sal’s NFL Gambling Skills To Facebook
“Cousin Sal’s Sure Thing” is a new branded online show created specifically for Facebook. (FCC)
Here’s the First Commercial Matthew McConaughey Has Directed For Wild Turkey
Actor is serving as a creative director on the whiskey brand. (AW)
Hot Projects
Friends From College
Netflix gave a series order to this single-camera comedy written and executive produced by Nicholas Stoller and newcomer Francesca Delbanco. (SE)
Loudermilk
DirecTV is developing a comedic counselor series to be produced by Primary Wave Entertainment and executive produced by Peter Farrelly and Mark Burg. (SE)