Andy Fry, Author at The Drop

Spud Gun Studios soars after decoupling from Channel 4

Jul 23, 2025

Digital first independent production company Spud Gun Studios is celebrating “great results in the first three months of independence from Channel 4”. The studio, which won four awards at the first ever TellyCast Digital Video Awards, is reporting “strong growth...

LADbible reveals UK version of digital first women’s platform Betches

Jul 23, 2025

Social video giant LADbible Group has announced a dedicated UK version of Betches – the multi-platform entertainment brand for millennial and Gen Z women. Founded in the US by women, for women, Betches has been a key player in women’s media for over 14 years. In...

Jubilee’s latest episode of Surrounded trends strongly on YouTube

Jul 22, 2025

YouTube channel Jubilee is trending this week with its latest episode of Surrounded, a popular debate format in which one high-profile figure engages in quickfire no-holds barred discussion with 20 people who hold strong oppositional views. This week’s episode sees...

Ofcom sees “strong case” for legislation to give public service media a prominent position on YouTube

Jul 21, 2025

UK media regulator Ofcom says that traditional public-service TV is endangered and that its content should be findable on video sharing platform YouTube. As part of a six point action plan, the watchdog said “urgent clarity” is needed from Government on how TV will be...

Substack secures $100m in funding from backers including Chernin Group

Jul 21, 2025

Fast-growing creator platform Substack has announced $100 million in Series C funding, led by investors at BOND and The Chernin Group (TCG), which the platform said it will “put to work serving creators and their communities”. According to the New York Times, this...