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New tech start up Retrograde plans to ‘democratise creator industry with AI’
Juve YouTube series heads for UK kids channel Pop
Jake Paul’s W breaks records at Walmart, secures multi-million dollar backing
Little Dot Studios seals pact with Pro7Sat1-backed Studio71 and JOYN
Digital platforms consolidate leadership over TV among young audiences
Sidemen to open nationwide chain of Sides chicken restaurants
YouTube collective The Sidemen have announced plans to launch a chain of high street restaurants to support the expansion of their Sides fried chicken brand. All told, the group plan to open 10 restaurants this year, creating around 100 jobs. These will join two...
Free Spirit: Matt Campion describes Spirit Studios’ entrepreneurial approach to content creation
Matt Campion is creative director and co-founder of Spirit Studios, a cross-platform production company supported by Channel 4’s indie growth fund. Under Campion’s stewardship, Spirit has created TV series such as ITV’s The Stand Up Sketch Show and digital first...
Social media marketers are prioritising nano influencers and short-form video, says HubSpot/Meltwater report
CRM platform HubSpot and social intelligence firm Meltwater have published an in-depth report about trends in social media marketing across EMEA. Based on responses from 1200 marketers across different jobs and sectors, the report identifies key trends that digital...
MonRae Management signs Minecraft creator Bekyamon
Digital first talent agency MonRae Management has signed Brighton-based female gamer bekyamon to its roster. She joins a line-up that includes DanTDM, Yammy, TommyInnit, Bola Sol and Jenny Mustard. Bekyamon (real name Becky) is a Minecraft creator whose witty...
YouTube doubles down on Shorts and Posts by ending Stories
Google-owned social platform YouTube is shutting down YouTube Stories, a feature introduced six years ago as a rival to Instagram Stories. Going forward, the platform is seeking to push creators towards YouTube Shorts and Community Posts instead. In a blog post,...
eOne unveils podcast-to-TV partnership with Canadaland
Hasbro-owned film & TV studio Entertainment One (eOne) has sealed a first-look deal with online news/podcasting platform Canadaland. The goal of the partnership is for eOne to adapt Canadaland’s podcasts into scripted and non-scripted TV shows. Commenting on the...
Jungle Creations co-CEO Nat Poulter leaves for ‘new pastures’
Nat Poulter, co-CEO and co-founder of Jungle Creations, has announced he is leaving the digital first company to seek “pastures new”. His departure, flagged up on LinkedIn, means Jungle’s other co-CEO Melissa Chapman will now become CEO. Revealing his departure,...
Building A Brighter Future: Exploring Future Studios’ game plan with chief creative officer John Farrar
Future Studios, a division of Future PLC, has emerged as one of the leading content creation businesses in the digital-first arena. Formed following the £23.5m acquisition of Barcroft Media in 2019, it produces high volumes of content for social platforms, TV and the...
