YouTube has rolled out The Brand Deal Desk, a series originated and produced by Little Dot Studios that offers creators tips for driving effective brand partnerships on the platform.

Fremantle UK has picked up a minority interest in Craft Films, a production company that works across branded, commercial, digital, and long-form content.

Red Owl Boxing, a platform for fans of the sport, founded by Gabriel Fanous, is prepping an original content slate, aligning with L.A. and Toronto-based Yoruba Media Labs.

MIPCOM Cannes is introducing a new initiative to connect brands and agencies with studios, production companies, IP holders, creators, and commissioners, aligning with branded content expert Doug Scott for MIP BrandWorks this October.

FOX Sports and FOX One have brought the job site Indeed on board as a partner on a new World Cup-pegged fan initiative.