This YouTube Channel just bought a Cable Network | Law & Crime President Rachel Stockman

In a historic creator economy move, a digital-first company has acquired a legacy cable network. We sit down with Rachel Stockman, President of Law & Crime, to break down their massive acquisition of Court TV and what it means for the future of media.What we cover in this episode:-- Why Law & Crime bought their biggest rival (and how they buried the hatchet).-- The strategy behind unlocking 3,000+ trials from the archives.-- Adam Mosseri’s testimony on social media addiction and his “TV show” comparison.-- New data: Why 120-minute videos are out-earning shorter content.-- MrBeast’s move into financial services.00:00 Intro & The “Fake” Sky01:04 Why 120-Minute Videos Earn More02:06 Law & Crime Buys Court TV03:24 Digital Media Flips the Script04:52 Keeping the Brands Separate05:52 The YouTube-First Strategy07:07 From Rivals to Partners09:21 Unlocking the Trial Archives11:42 Social Media Addiction Lawsuits12:48 Mosseri: “It’s Like a TV Show”15:37 Meta’s New Navy SEAL Motto16:24 The Global Push for Bans17:11 Safety Ratings for Social Apps18:59 MrBeast’s Financial Move19:32 OutroCreator Upload is your creator economy podcast, hosted by Lauren Schnipper and Joshua Cohen.Follow Lauren: https://www.linkedin.com/in/schnipper/Follow Josh: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuajcohen/Original music by London Bridge: https://www.instagram.com/londonbridgemusic/Edited and produced by Adam Conner: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamonbrand