Former YouTuber Raises $50 Million Fund To Help Creators, Lele Pons Will Host Mexican Version Of 'The Voice', YouTube Adds Music Credits, And More

Ben Grubbs wants to help creators build businesses. Meanwhile, Lele Pons just booked a very big gig.  

Not displaying correctly? View this email online. YouTube's Former Head Of Top Creators Raises $50 Million For New Fund To Help Creators Build Businesses   An online video executive known for his work with YouTube's top creators has raised a big chunk of capital in order to fund new businesses, services, and initiatives. Nike Taps Fitness Influencers Alivia D'Andrea, Hugh Aparente, Others To Combat Childhood Obesity   Nike has tapped a fleet of digital dance stars and other health-focused influencers for a social media campaign dubbed 60 Second PowerUp that seeks to combat childhood inactivity and obesity. Twitch To Stream 48-Hour-Long Saturday Night Live Marathon Ahead Of Sketch Show's Season Finale   Twitch is showcasing the best clips from the the 43-year history of TV's longest-running sketch show. Rooster Teeth Kicks Off Summer Of Animation With Camp Camp Season 3 Trailer   Rooster Teeth is bringing back animated hit Camp Camp for a third season, and the Austin-based digital network unveiled today the trailer for the series, which is chock full of murder mysteries, secret agents, and lake monsters. Creators Miles McKenna, Miles Jai, Ingrid Nilsen To Receive Honors At OUT Web Fest Event At YouTube Space LA   OUT Web Fest is returning to YouTube Space LA. The festival, which is "dedicated to celebrating web series, short films, and music videos by and for the global queer community," will host an opening night event at YouTube's Playa Vista facility. Social Star Lele Pons Will Host The Mexican Version Of The Voice   Lele Pons has landed a significant hosting gig. The social media star, who has more than 24 million followers on Instagram alone, will emcee the upcoming seventh season of La Voz Mexico, a localized version of the internationally-popular singing competition The Voice. Fund This: Dave & Theo Looks To Deliver Adventures "Told With Offbeat Humor And Vibrancy" Two Australian creators are looking to premiere the misadventures of a pair of humorously-mismatched characters. David Hoey and Nicholas Burton are the minds behind Dave & Theo Cambodian YouTubers In Legal Jeopardy For Skinning, Eating Endangered Animals On Film A Cambodian couple is in legal hot water for sharing YouTube videos in which wife Ah Lin Tuch can be seen skinning and eating endangered and protected animals. As Her Channel Turns 10, Alisha Marie Announces Brief Break Due To Creative Burnout   Lifestyle creator, daily vlogger, and pool float manufacturer Alisha Marie is feeling the creative burnout. YouTube Adding Songwriter, Label, And Publisher Credits To All Official And User-Generated Music Videos   YouTube is continuing to ratchet up the site-wide services it provides for musicians — following last week's launch of four new charts that publicly display trending tracks, artists, and music videos. Copyright © 2018 Tubefilter, All rights reserved. Sign up for Tubefilter Newsletters here. Our mailing address is: Tubefilter 5405 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 270 Los Angeles, CA 90036 USA  You received this email because you subscribed to a Tubefilter Newsletter or have registered to attend one of our Tubefilter Events. We respect your privacy and inbox. If you believe this was sent to you in error and you no longer wish to receive these emails, please update your subscription preferences or unsubscribe.