Acclaimed Content targets platform-agnostic development with Kieran McCarthy hire
Birmingham-based indie Acclaimed Content has appointed Kieran McCarthy to the newly created role of director of development, as it looks to accelerate growth across digital, broadcast and branded content. McCarthy joins from Kalel Productions, where he served as...
Joy Peddlers launches Coleen Nolan family-focused vodcast
Singer and TV personality Coleen Nolan is launching a visual podcast with two of her children, son Shane and daughter Ciara. The podcast will be produced by Joy Peddlers Studios, the social arm of 53 Degrees Global, one of the largest true TV indies in the UK. ...
House of Creators FAST Channel launches on Samsung TV Plus in France
A new FAST (free ad-supported streaming TV) channel focused on French digital creators has launched in France. House of Creators, described as the country’s first TV channel dedicated to YouTubers, is available exclusively on Samsung TV Plus. The multi-genre channel...
Rollercoaster exits ITV Studios and looks to digital-first expansion opportunities
Rollercoaster Television is to relaunch as Rollercoaster Studios and transition to become a standalone business. At the same time, the former ITV Studios label is expanding its focus beyond linear into digital-first formats, podcasts and vodcasts. The company has...
The Drop magazine – Issue 2
Issue two of The Drop magazine is available to download now! This issue explores the changing shape of the digital-first economy, from brands launching their own entertainment channels and the rise of video-first podcasts, to the impact of AI on content creation and...












