Tafara Makopa Launches MAKO Studios to Connect Brands, Creators and Production Partners in Digital Space
Tafara Makopa, former Managing Director at TellyCast Digital Video Awards-winning Studio of the Year Wall of Entertainment, has launched MAKO Studios, a new creative consultancy and digital production studio aimed at connecting talent, brands and production partners...
Fremantle to represent Nacelle FAST channel Comedy Dynamics
Producer/distributor Fremantle has unveiled a partnership with production company Nacelle to represent its FAST channel – Comedy Dynamics. The RTL-owned company said the deal “brings together our scale and expertise in the FAST space with Comedy Dynamics’ best in...
Joe Harbinson becomes latest social video expert to depart Channel 4
Channel 4 distribution and partnerships senior lead Joe Harbinson is the latest in a line of digital experts to leave the UK media giant. Announcing the news via LinkedIn, Harbinson said: “After an incredible four years at Channel 4, I’ll be moving on to something...
YouTube contributed $55bn to US GDP in 2024
YouTube has released a report detailing its impact in the US during 2024. Headlines include the fact it contributed over $55bn to the country’s GDP. At the same time, the Google-owned platform reckons to have supported the equivalent of 490,000 jobs. The platform said...