Andy Fry, Author at The Drop

MTV and Comedy Central drop two new digital-first series

Sep 30, 2024

Paramount-backed MTV and Comedy Central have continued their investment in digital originals, with a new show and a renewal dropping this autumn. First up is the launch of a new season of MTV Faces, which premieres on October 1. MTV Faces is a short-form digital...

TellyCast Digital Content Forum 2024 completes stellar speaker line-up

Sep 26, 2024

YouTube, Channel 4 and Zandland execs join powerhouse schedule With just six weeks to go until the third edition of the TellyCast Digital Content Forum, a final wave of prestigious speakers has been unveiled. Joining thought leaders from Meta, TikTok, Snap and Twitch...

Awin survey highlights creator concerns about AI and burnout

Sep 26, 2024

Affiliate marketing platform Awin has released an intriguing survey which explores the impact of AI and levels of burnout within the digital first creator community. Among key findings, Awin found that the majority of creators are yet to use AI in their work, and a...

George Cudmore joins ITV Studios as digital channels director

Sep 25, 2024

Leading UK content business ITV Studios has appointed George Cudmore as digital channels director. Announcing the news via LinkedIn, Cudmore said the role will involve “managing and growing their digital portfolio across social & YouTube.” Cudmore has spent the...

Channel 4’s 4.0 greenlights Fawkes Digital’s Korea-themed dating show Baddest in the World [Drop Exclusive]

Sep 24, 2024

Penis fish, best poo face, farting on a first date: these are just some of the delights that media stars Adeola Patronne, Chloe Burrows and Madame Joyce will deploy to win the hearts of eligible South Korean bachelors in a new Channel 4.0 dating show. Produced by...