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YouTube travel creator Drew Binsky signs distribution deal with Netflix
A curated library of Binsky's travelogues will debut on Netflix on September 19, with upcoming episodes slated for simultaneous release on both streaming and social platforms.
The short version
- Drew Binsky has partnered with Netflix to bring a curated collection of his travel documentaries to the streaming platform starting September 19.
- Future episodes from the creator will be released concurrently on Netflix, YouTube, and other platforms.
- The agreement continues Netflix's strategy of licensing content and ordering original projects from prominent YouTube creators.
Key facts
- Drew Binsky signed a deal with Netflix to begin streaming a curated selection of his travel content worldwide starting September 19.[Variety]
- Upcoming episodes of Binsky's travel series will debut on Netflix on the same date they appear on YouTube and other digital outlets.[Variety]
- Binsky has accumulated more than 7.3 million YouTube subscribers and 22 million total social media followers since launching his channel in 2017.[Variety]
- Netflix has recently expanded its creator partnerships, including a licensing deal with Kevin Langue and original production orders from Mark Rober and Alan Chikin Chow.[Variety]
Sources
- YouTube Travel Creator Drew Binsky Inks Netfix DealVariety metered