News of Note—Local Media Consortium, Viacom and WildBrain

Here are the other stories we’re following today:

> The Local Media Consortium and the Local Media Association have announced a call for applications, inviting media organizations to apply to participate in a pilot project focused on helping local newsrooms develop revenue streams through branded content. Release

> Viacom has launched an MTV subscription streaming service in the U.K. Variety article

> WildBrain has expanded its footprint with the launch of four new channels on AVOD platforms Apple TV, Amazon Fire and Roku. Release