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Tuesday, April 2, 2019

Mark Zuckerberg Is Developing The Facebook Watch Of News — With Monetization For Publications, Ze Frank Leaves BuzzFeed, Rick Astley Trending, More

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Mark Zuckerberg Is Developing The Facebook Watch Of News — With Monetization For Publications


In February 2018, Facebook reduced the amount of news that would show up on users' main feeds by 20%. Then, in June 2018, it did away with the Trending section, which displayed the most talked-about topics on the platform.

Rick Astley's "Never Gonna Give You Up" Sees Massive YouTube Spike Each April Fools' Day

 
No one on the internet is safe on April Fools' Day, but for '80s singer Rick Astley, the day has become something of a celebration. Thanks to rick-rolling, Astley's cult hit "Never Gonna Give You Up" sees a massive spike in YouTube views every year.

Talent Firm Select Management Elevates Longtime Manager Amy Neben To Partner

 
Digital talent company Select Management Group, which merged with fellow talent firm Flip Management last August, has promoted longtime manager Amy Neben to partner.

YouTube Facing Criticism After Promoting Zac Efron's New Channel Instead Of Resident Creators

 
This past weekend, Zac Efron became the latest Hollywood celebrity to launch a YouTube channel. His presence on the platform is already drawing criticism, but not because of his actions — because of YouTube's.

Gunpowder & Sky, Queen Latifah Pact For Teen Comedy Feature Paper Chase

 
Indie studio Gunpowder & Sky is teaming up with Flavor Unit — Queen Latifah's 24-year-old production company — on a new teen comedy called Paper Chase.

BuzzFeed Video Mastermind Ze Frank Is Exiting Company To Take On "New Challenges"


Ze Frank, an early video mastermind at viral publisher BuzzFeed, has departed the digital media giant.Frank, who transitioned into the role of head and research and development last year after the disbandment of the BuzzFeed Entertainment Group — over which he previously presided — is exiting his everyday role at the company, but will stay on as an adviser.
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