Justin Crosby, Author at The Drop

Anna-Lee Bridgstock leaves Jungle for ITV Studios

Jul 13, 2026

ITV Studios has appointed Anna-Lee Bridgstock as VP, Commercial Strategy & Data, a role that puts a social publishing data specialist at the heart of the producer-distributor’s commercial operation. Bridgstock reports to ITV Studios’ SVP, Data & Insights...

Channel 4.0 unveils new summer slate

Jul 10, 2026

Channel 4 has ordered two new original series and handed further commissions to two piloted formats for its digital-first youth brand Channel 4.0, in a summer slate that underlines the broadcaster’s commitment to building returnable IP on YouTube, TikTok and...

Zoo 55 hires Channel 4’s Diane Glynn to lead social video push

Jul 9, 2026

ITV Studios’ digital-first label Zoo 55 has appointed Diane Glynn as SVP social video, recruiting her from Channel 4 where she served as head of social. The newly created role puts Glynn in charge of strategy for monetising content across YouTube, Facebook,...

Why TV’s next great indies could be built on YouTube

Jun 25, 2026

For years, conversations about the future of television have been dominated by what the industry is losing. Commissioning has slowed. Budgets have tightened. Broadcasters have become increasingly risk averse. Entire genres that once sustained thriving independent...

Why podcasting could be TV production’s most overlooked opportunity

Jun 18, 2026

For much of the past two years, conversations about the future of television production have revolved around YouTube. Industry conferences are filled with discussions about creator businesses, social video, audience migration and the opportunities presented by...