LIVE FROM VIDCON 2016

Hannah Cranston is a co-host and executive producer of YouTube’s ThinkTank.Hannah is also a producer and regular guest host on The Young Turks, the largest online news network in the world.She has appeared on many of the network’s shows including TYT Sports and What The Flick?! and is a contributor for The Huffington Post.Hannah graduated Magna Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa from Duke University with a major in Psychology, a minor in Economics, and a certificate in Markets & Management.She is originally from Los Angeles, California, where she currently resides.

Don oversees PBS.org and PBS Digital Studios, and oversee programs that help the public broadcaster’s local affiliates drive membership. Wilcox brings more than 15 years of experience at the intersection of television and digital media to this role. Most recently, he served as an advisor to entertainment, media and agency clients. As Vice President & General Manager of Branded Entertainment at FOX Broadcasting Company, he oversaw the operations and strategy of FOX.com, AmericanIdol.com and TheXFactorUSA.com, including groundbreaking social media initiatives and integrated cross-platform sponsorships. Prior to joining FOX, Wilcox was Executive Director, Marketing and Client Services at Sony Pictures Interactive, where he spearheaded online and mobile marketing and promotions for the full slate of Sony Pictures Entertainment’s television shows. He has also held digital leadership positions at ABC, NBC and Microsoft.

Andrew Huang is a Toronto-based new media artist whose work is a distillation of his passions for music, video, and audience participation. A versatile and prolific musician, he has released over 2,000 songs in a massive range of genres. His collaborative work has been equally eclectic: Creating an interactive sonic art installation under the mentorship of Emily Haines (Metric); composing the World Wildlife Fund’s official Earth Hour anthem; and producing numerous viral hits with YouTube sensations such as Rhett & Link, Hannah Hart (My Drunk Kitchen) and Boyinaband. He is perhaps best known for his Song Challenge video series which invites viewers to dare him in feats of musicianship - he has performed a five-language rap song, covered "99 Red Balloons" using only sounds made with red balloons, and even made a beat using a thousand pairs of pants.Watch Andrew on YouTube or stream his discography on Bandcamp.

Joey Graceffa is one of the fastest growing personalities with one of the most engaged audiences on YouTube amassing over 8 million subscribers across his two channels, more than 4 million Instagram followers and has garnered over 1.2 billion views on his videos. In 2015, Joey ranked third on Variety’s #Famechangers lists and was also selected by The Hollywood Reporter as one of the most influential content creators. In 2013, between his daily vlogs and game play videos, Joey found time to produce and star in his own Kickstarter-funded supernatural series, “Storytellers,” which was recently announced for a season 2 in 2016 in partnership with Legendary and Style Haul. He has also starred in the 2013 season and the 2014 the all-star edition of “The Amazing Race” on CBS and his first book, In Real Life, was published in May 2015 and is a New York Times best seller.

Robert shares Canon's vision for why there at Vidcon, creating products and a relevant brand fo generations to come:Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, and showcased its new Canon EOS 80D and EOS M3 Video Creator Kits during VidCon 2016 at the Anaheim Convention Center, June 23-25. In addition, visitors to the Canon booth #1801 on the main floor of Hall B at VidCon had access to engaging live speakers and guest appearances by YouTube® content creators like Anna Akana as well as touch-and-try areas where they can see for themselves how Canon cameras and lenses can help them create high-quality videos. Canon also hosted an on-site social media contest that encouraged attendees to share their talents (Fashion/Costume, Beauty, Dance, Skit, or Talent Tricks). Participants hadthe chance to create their own unique 30-second video using Canon Video Creator Kits. One lucky winner will be selected to create a video with a YouTube® star at the Canon Experience Center in Cosa Mesa, CA and win an EOS Rebel T6i Video Creator Kit!

Gregg Bywalski is the General Manager of XTreme Enterprise, the holding group for XTreme Video, the leading Multi Platform Network for extreme athletes and creators has over 135 million views each month and 50 million social followers, is leading development of the company’s US presence in addition to managing all media activities including marketing, communications and digitalization.

Elise Strachan has become a household name in the world of sweets, attracting the attention and hearts of millions with her YouTube channel My CupcakeAddiction. An Australian who divides her time between the Gold Coast, Los Angeles and New York, Elise’s impressive background as a trained pastry chef, engaging character and accessible approach to all things sweet has her globally revered as the “People’s Baker”.

Alyssia Sheik is the founder of Mind Over Munch. What began as her personal challenge to eat clean for 100 days on Instagram has become a journey of sharing recipes, fitness tips and general advice for healthy lifestyles! On the Mind Over Munch website, you’ll find delicious recipes that are guilt-free and figure-friendly alternatives to your favorite foods (and more!) without sacrificing any flavor. Her recipes are NOT just for people dieting–these are for people who want to maintain a healthy lifestyle, and learn how to enjoy the foods they love without ousting anything from their diet. Alyssia, is on a mission to redefine health. Forget about the labels, fad diets, and what anyone says is “healthy,” and learn to make informed decisions about what is best for YOU! New YouTube episodes every Monday and Thursday

Live from Vidcon 2016, Colin Petrie-Norris talks to the Tech Cat about Xumo.As CEO of Xumo, the leading live and video-on-demand OTT service for the digital age, Colin has successfully partnered with the world’s largest television OEMs to revolutionize the way TVs are programmed. With traditional Linear TV viewership declining, he recognized the need to change things up. As a result, he spearheaded an initiative that combined Linear TV with over-the-top (OTT) content creating a viewing experience that put content and the viewer first. Colin has led a team of engineers to create Xumo, an intelligent and intuitive application that seamlessly integrates with Smart TVs, smartphones, tablets and desktops. Colin has also demonstrated expertise in content development by successfully brokering several relationships with multi-channel networks and individual Makers to make the most sought after digital content available through Xumo—streamable on any device. His extensive background in establishing and building worldwide advertising networks has afforded him insider knowledge on how to best monetize digital content that is then passed along to each partner. To learn more about Xumo and Colin’s plans for the company, visit www.xumo.com.