Washington Post’s TikTok Guy launches his own digital first news channels
Dave Jorgenson, The Washington Post’s so-called “TikTok Guy”, has left the iconic US newspaper to go it alone. Jorgenson launched the Post’s TikTok account in 2019 and is credited with having helped it build almost 2 million followers. Jorgenson’s success has been his...
Spud Gun Studios soars after decoupling from Channel 4
Digital first independent production company Spud Gun Studios is celebrating “great results in the first three months of independence from Channel 4”. The studio, which won four awards at the first ever TellyCast Digital Video Awards, is reporting “strong growth...
LADbible reveals UK version of digital first women’s platform Betches
Social video giant LADbible Group has announced a dedicated UK version of Betches - the multi-platform entertainment brand for millennial and Gen Z women. Founded in the US by women, for women, Betches has been a key player in women’s media for over 14 years. In 2023,...
Jubilee’s latest episode of Surrounded trends strongly on YouTube
YouTube channel Jubilee is trending this week with its latest episode of Surrounded, a popular debate format in which one high-profile figure engages in quickfire no-holds barred discussion with 20 people who hold strong oppositional views. This week’s episode sees...
Ofcom sees “strong case” for legislation to give public service media a prominent position on YouTube
UK media regulator Ofcom says that traditional public-service TV is endangered and that its content should be findable on video sharing platform YouTube. As part of a six point action plan, the watchdog said “urgent clarity” is needed from Government on how TV will be...
Washington Post’s TikTok Guy launches his own digital first news channels
Spud Gun Studios soars after decoupling from Channel 4
LADbible reveals UK version of digital first women’s platform Betches
Jubilee’s latest episode of Surrounded trends strongly on YouTube
