All of us have something we like to “geek out” about, most likely. When it comes to comics, gaming, movies, TV and more, SourceFedNERD is the go-to source of content and community for many online. Just last week, during a marathon 10-hour live stream (watch part I and part II), NERD’s YouTube channel passed one million subscribers — joining sister channels SourceFed and Phil DeFranco (who started it all and…
The conference for people who love online video, VidCon, descendeth upon Anaheim, California this week, with many of your favorite Discovery talent from Seeker, SourceFed and Nuclear Family – including Phil DeFranco, Will Haynes, Reina Scully, Sam Bashor, Matt Lieberman, Steve Zaragoza, Bree Essrig, Trace Dominguez and Maude Garrett – attending. Over the course of the three-day con, they’ll be moderating discussions, joining panels, answering questions and, most importantly, connecting with community (some…
Today, March 8, marks International Women’s Day — a day to celebrate all the social, cultural and political achievements of women (with a continued focus on parity). In honor of today and in celebration of the amazing women on YouTube (and their commitment to championing female voices online), the talented ladies of SourceFed and Nuclear Family teamed up with a few special friends and YouTube Space LA to ask what…
Happy Friday, everyone! This week has been a little chaotic coming off the heels of the TCAs, (you can read our recap of the event here), so needless to say, this weekend is especially sweet for some of us. The TCAs were buzzworthy, but they weren’t all-encompassing. Here is some other news from this past week you may have missed: Under New Leader, Discovery Channel’s Brand Reboot Shows Promise (The…
What do you get when you combine the irreverent humor behind SourceFed with the awesomeness of Bree Essrig, Matt Lieberman and Steve Zaragoza? An epic Nuclear Family! Kicking off today, some of your favorite faces from SourceFed will be bringing their comedic genius to Nuclear Family, the new sketch comedy channel featuring Bree Essrig, Matt Lieberman and Steve Zaragoza, along with frequent guest appearances from their friends across the web. Nuclear Family will publish…
Brace yourself, NYC! Phil DeFranco and the SourceFed gang are headed your way this week for a special SourceFed & PhillyD LIVE event at YouTube Space NY. They’ll be up to their usual antics — sketches, musical numbers, exclusive videos, Q&A and maybe a special surprise or two, and you don’t have to be in the Big Apple to join in on the fun. The event takes place on Friday,…
If you had any doubt if YouTube, Vine and online video in general is a “thing,” go ahead and mark your calendar for VidCon 2016! Just a few short days ago, about 20,000 attendees converged on Anaheim, California for the sixth annual VidCon, a three-day conference that brings together top YouTube creators, online video leaders and, most importantly, the community of fans that make the interwebs so great. This was…
In just a few days, thousands of online video talent, professionals and fans will descend upon Anaheim, CA for the sixth-annual VidCon. Kicking off on Thursday, July 23 at the Anaheim Convention Center, the event will celebrate the web video community with a series of panels, meet-and-greets, stage performances and events, and Discovery Digital Networks will be a big part of the celebrations. If you’ll be in Anaheim, don’t forget…
5:50am. While folks up and down the coast were just waking up — rubbing their eyes, struggling to their feet and sipping fresh cups of coffee, a Discovery Communications team (me included) was bright-eyed and bushy-tailed at Urbo in New York City. Just over three hours later, Discovery kicked off its first-ever NewFront presentation. The Digital Content NewFronts, hosted by the Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB), put the spotlight on online…
Last night, the web video community gathered at the Beverly Hilton to celebrate the best of the industry, as Hannah Hart and Grace Helbig hosted the Fourth Annual Streamy Awards. The night honored the best of the web, and Discovery Digital Networks’ SourceFed joined the winner’s circle, taking home a Streamy in the Best News and Current Events (Channel, Show or Series) category. SourceFed competed amongst among an extremely accomplished…