ITV Studios launches digital label Zoo 55

ITV Studios launches digital label Zoo 55

ITV Studios is to take its existing digital business to new heights by evolving it into its own label – Zoo 55. Martin Trickey, who joins from WarnerBros International TV Production in January 2025, will be managing director, Zoo 55, reporting to Ruth Berry...
WhatsApp drops Lewis Hamilton film on YouTube ahead of US Grand Prix

WhatsApp drops Lewis Hamilton film on YouTube ahead of US Grand Prix

Messaging service WhatsApp has today premiered a stylish 11 minute branded entertainment film on YouTube entitled ‘Push Push’. Created in partnership with the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team and Formula 1 icon Lewis Hamilton, the short film sees Hamilton discuss the...
After Party and Channel 4.0 partner for the first time on Hear Me Out

After Party and Channel 4.0 partner for the first time on Hear Me Out

Channel 4.0 has greenlit a new six-episode comedy debate series called Hear Me Out. Produced by After Party Studios, the show sees YouTuber Specs Gonzalez and guests including Nella Rose (I’m A Celebrity) and Whitney Adebayo (Love Island) share their boldest opinions...
Creator economy heats up with Whalar acquisition of Sixteenth

Creator economy heats up with Whalar acquisition of Sixteenth

Creator commerce company Whalar Group has acquired UK-based talent management company Sixteenth. The move is the latest high-profile digital first M&A deal, following Wasserman’s recent acquisition of Long Haul Management. The two parties to the transaction said...