Verizon Taps YouTube, Vessel Expat for Move Into Video

Recode:Verizon has hired Ivana Kirkbride, a YouTube veteran, as the chief content Officer for its Go90 streaming service, another sign that the telco giant is trying to establish itself in the media business. Kirkbride is coming from video startup Vessel, where she serves as VP of content acquisition. At Verizon, Kirkbride will work from its Los Angeles base to develop original series and channels for the video service.