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Food Network’s Duff Goldman Launching YouTube Channel

Variety magazine reports that Food Network star and famous baker Chef Duff Goldman is launching his own YouTube Channel, in association with Collective Digital Studio.

The channel will of course be focused on what Duff does best: make cakes. It is reported to also includes tips, fails, and humor.

Per Variety:

“Food is huge on YouTube, and there’s such opportunity for a personality like Duff, who already has a strong following and has built his brand on innovation, to create new and interesting programming,” CDS president Dan Weinstein said. “We are creating content specific for this world… YouTube is a very personality-driven site, and we are striving to keep that ethic.”

YouTube Star Michelle Phan launches own Lifestyle Network

Reuters reports that YouTube star, beauty entrepreneur, and TASTE AWARDS “Guilty Pleasure” Winner Michelle Phan has launched her own premium network on YouTube, as well as with Roku and Dailymotion.

The network will be called ICON, and is developed in conjunction with Endemol Shine Group. The network has also signed several high-viewership YouTube celebs, such as Blogilates.

Per Reuters: “Phan, 27, has attracted 7.5 million YouTube subscribers and more than 1 billion views. She has launched a cosmetics line with L’Oreal, co-founded a makeup subscription company called Ipsy, started a music label and released a book. Phan leads the creative direction for ICON, making her own videos and mentoring others who provide content in areas such as beauty, fashion, wellness, food and travel.”

Industry News – March 2015

CURATED FROM TASTE AWARDS TWITTER INDUSTRY UPDATES

Q&A: Award Winner “Mind Over Munch” talks about series plans http://on.flatoday.com/1EKZUz3 @Florida_Today @MindOverMunch
How Scripted Television Is Artfully Focusing Its Lens on Food http://pulse.me/s/3LG3Yh @eater @eaterla
Award Winner LuckyRice stylish event http://tastetv.com/?p=2288 @LUCKYRICEFEST #sf #tattoo

Young & Hungry @YoungandHungry · Mar 25 Love gets messy tonight at 8/7c on ABC Family when #YoungandHungry returns!
YouTube’s Rosanna Pansino Teams with @WiltonCakes For Branded Tutorials http://www.tubefilter.com/2015/03/02/rosanna-pansino-wilton-branded-tutorials/ … @tubefilter @RosannaPansino @ChocolateSalon
Alicia Good ‏@aliciagood @TasteAwards #Casting #kidchefs for NBC’s Food Fighters. Can you help me spread the word?

Viewers Choice Winners announced for 6th Annual TASTE AWARDS

On a starry night in Hollywood, the Viewers Choice award category winners were announced at the Egyptian Theatre for the 6th Annual TASTE AWARDS. They joined the other talented award winners, honorees, and Hall of Famers this evening on the red carpet.

The celebrity presenters this evening included Alie and Georgia (Cooking Channel, Food Network), Bobby Bognar (History Channel, Bio Channel), Andres Izquieta (Esquire Network), Michelle Harris (ION Life Network), Chef Ashley James (Public Television, Four Seasons), Kara Birkenstock (Myx TV), and Jolene Sugarbaker (YouTube).

Viewers Choice Award winners were selected by thousands of fans voting online. They are:

BEST FOOD PROGRAM: WEB – Joy of Baking
BEST FOOD TRAVEL SERIES: WEB – Cooking for Dads
BEST HOME CHEF IN A SERIES – Joy of Baking
BEST FOOD OR DRINK RADIO BROADCAST – America’s Test Kitchen Radio
BEST FASHION OR DESIGN: WEB PROGRAM OR VIDEO – Fashion News Live
BEST COMEDY – Dish It Out!
BEST FEATURE-LENGTH FILM OR DOCUMENTARY – Chef
BEST ENTERTAINMENT NEWS SERIES – TELEVISION – E! News
BEST INSTRUCTIONAL WEB SERIES – Joy of Baking
BEST MINI FILM OR DOCUMENTARY – A Taste of Fate

For more information, visit www.TheTasteAwards.com

Celebrity Awards Presenters Announced for 6th TASTE AWARDS

We are pleased to announce the celebrity award presenter lineup for the 6th Annual TASTE AWARDS.

They are Alie and Georgia (Cooking Channel, Food Network), Bobby Bognar (History Channel, Bio Channel), Andres Izquieta (Esquire Network), Michelle Harris (ION Life Network), Chef Ashley James (Public Television, Four Seasons), Kara Birkenstock (Myx TV), and Jolene Sugarbaker (YouTube).