KSI takes minority stake in Dagenham & Redbridge football club
Digital creator and entertainer KSI has become a shareholder and strategic partner in non-league side Dagenham & Redbridge FC., in a move the club says will help expand its global reach and commercial opportunities. The 32-year-old, whose real name is Olajide...
Fixated acquires Kai Plunk’s Elevate to expand direct-to-fan creator monetisation
Creator management company Fixated has acquired creator monetisation platform Elevate Management Group, expanding its capabilities around subscription-led businesses and direct-to-fan revenue for digital creators. The deal follows a $50m investment in Fixated...
Hearst Networks teams with Spirit Studios on digital-first history slate
Hearst Networks has struck a partnership with Spirit Studios to develop a slate of digital-first history programming, signalling a further push by the broadcaster into platform-native content. The agreement will see Spirit Studios produce a new range of premium...
Merzigo extends partnership with Steve Harvey Global to cover The Vault Empowers
Digital monetisation firm Merzigo has unveiled an agreement with media powerhouse Steve Harvey Global, under which it will manage SHG’s Vault Empowers YouTube and Facebook channels. Merzigo said its role is to “maximise international fan reach, engagement, and revenue...