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YouTube a Major Threat to Traditional TV, Warns Evan Shapiro

YouTube a Major Threat to Traditional TV, Warns Evan Shapiro

Evan Shapiro, a media commentator and producer, has stated that YouTube is the most significant TV channel in the world and poses a serious threat to traditional broadcasters. During this week's Royal Television Society forum in London, industry experts predicted the...

Netflix Acquires ‘The Sidemen’ Documentary

Netflix Acquires ‘The Sidemen’ Documentary

The Sidemen Story, a documentary about the social media superstars, has been acquired by Netflix. It is the debut project from Luke Hyams’ production company Pangaea. Hyams was formerly YouTube's EMEA content chief. The documentary, announced by Hyams on LinkedIn,...

Caspar Norman joins Supercar Blondie producer as COO

Caspar Norman joins Supercar Blondie producer as COO

Caspar Norman, former Chief Operating Officer at Barcroft Studios has joined Supercar Blondie media network SB Media Group as Chief Operating Officer. He reunites with former Barcroft Studios colleague Alex Morris, who is SB Media Group's Chief Creative Officer. ...

CoLab x Partners With Passion Distribution

CoLab x Partners With Passion Distribution

CoLab x, the branded content agency founded by former Channel 4 and YMU Group executives Matt Ford and Maryam Hamizadeh, has announced that it has secured investment and strategic support from international content distributor Passion Distribution. CoLab x specialises...

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