Andy Fry, Author at The Drop

MrBeast is in talks that could value his activities at $5bn, says Bloomberg

Feb 28, 2025

Bloomberg is reporting that YouTube megastar Jimmy Donaldson, aka Mr Beast, is seeking to raise hundreds of millions of dollars to fund his off-platform ventures. If successful, it would value his company at an eye-watering $5bn. Donaldson’s plan is to create a...

Gemma Stafford, YouTube baker, launches FAST channel with Future Today

Feb 27, 2025

Connected TV specialist Future Today has joined forces with YouTube creator Gemma Stafford to launch what it claims is “the world’s first dedicated 24/7 baking FAST channel”. Entitled the Bold Baking Network, the collaboration will bring “thousands of shows and...

Crime Junkie creator Audiochuck secures $40m investment from TCG

Feb 27, 2025

Audiochuck, the true crime and mystery media company founded by Ashley Flowers (pictured), has announced a $40 million minority investment from TCG (The Chernin Group). The company, which creates the hit podcast Crime Junkie, will leverage its first-ever outside...

ITV Studios carves out Vice Media role for Zoo 55 and pitches Renaissance format Dating Pool to London TV Screenings buyers

Feb 26, 2025

ITV Studios has become the exclusive global distribution partner for VICE Studios, a deal that adds nearly 2,000 hours of content to its existing 90,000+ hour catalogue. The partnership, announced to coincide with the London TV Screenings, also includes participation...

Druski tops 10 million views with Coulda Been Love dating series debut

Feb 25, 2025

YouTube creator Andrew Desbordes (aka Druski) has enjoyed a strong start for his comedy-dating hybrid Coulda Been Love. Launched ahead of Valentine’s Day on his YouTube channel, the first one-hour episode has drawn an audience of 11m so far. The second episode,...