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Channel 4 to launch digital-first youth brand

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Channel 4 is launching a new digital-first brand, Channel 4.0, aimed at 13-24-year olds.

Featuring new and established content creators Chunkz, Nella Rose, Alhan Gençay, Spuddz, Mist and Dreya Mac, it will be based around a dedicated YouTube space and social channels.

The broadcaster has partnered with Big Smoke Corporation on the launch, whose CEO and founder, is multi-award winning artist, Joseph Adenuga aka Skepta.

“It is important that the next generation of creators are provided the space to innovate and ideate in an uncompromising style. Big Smoke Corporation has worked closely with the editorial team at Channel 4 to ensure 4.0 champions the next generation of storytellers,” he said.

The Channel 4 editorial leads on the project are Head of Digital Commissioning, Sacha Khari and Digital Commissioning Editor, Evie Buckley.  Audience development, publishing and community engagement strategies are led by 4Studio.

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“Channel 4.0 marks a new era for Channel 4 and is another significant piece of the Future4 strategy,” added Khari.

“Not only will Channel 4.0 be a place where established stars come to spread joy, genius and a bit of chaos, we’ll be scouting for the next generation of talent – creating opportunity both in front and behind the camera. We want to collaborate, elevate and enrich the great content already happening in this space, giving creators funding and another platform to authentically showcase their brilliance.”

Formats complete for the launch include Box Fresh from recently opened Wise Owl-offshoot, Hoot. Featuring Dreya Mac, the 6-part series will see “hypebeasts” wear their best clothes and sneakers before going on an obstacle course designed to trash them. They want to find out what lengths they’ll go to to keep their “prize outfit Box Fresh” in order to win money.

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