Justin Crosby, Author at The Drop

From Wall to Mako: How Taf Makopa is Building Social Video’s Next Powerhouse

Jul 23, 2025

The founder of newly minted Mako Studios and a key architect of Wall of Entertainment’s meteoric rise, Taf Makopa has emerged as one of the most dynamic figures in the social video economy – a restless creator, strategist, and matchmaker who thrives at the...

Exclusive: Taf Makopa Unveils Four BoohooMan Projects at Mako Studios

Jul 16, 2025

Taf Makopa, one of the most influential figures in the UK’s digital content space, has unveiled an ambitious first slate of projects for his new venture, Mako Studios. Speaking exclusively on the TellyCast podcast, Makopa announced four brand-funded series, all...

How SB Media Group Turned a Single Influencer into a Global Automotive Brand

Jul 15, 2025

When Alex Morris joined forces with Alexandra Hirschi, aka Supercar Blondie, few could have predicted the scale and speed of the brand they’d build. What began as a single influencer channel has now become a fully-fledged media company – SB Media Group –...

Inside Komi Group: The Data-Driven Studio Turning Creators into Brands

Jul 14, 2025

Andrew Trotman didn’t set out to build one of the UK’s most dynamic creator businesses. In fact, his first brush with digital fame came from beating the bookmakers at their own game – using data science to tip winners in horse racing. But that obsession with...

Quintus Studios: From Linear Legacy to YouTube Powerhouse

Jul 10, 2025

At a time when many traditional TV distributors are still clinging to the wreckage of linear schedules, Quintus Studios has quietly built one of the most successful independent documentary networks on YouTube – and done it on its own terms. The company, led by...