Kayla Cobb

Covers creators and streaming. Bylines at thewrap.com. Desk record: 5 signals cited since August 2026, 4 published. Updated September 9, 2026.

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Why Netflix vs. YouTube isn’t the creator war it looks like

Netflix has signed more than 20 top YouTube creators in two years while YouTube quietly offers incentives to keep talent from leaving.

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Netflix’s GTA VI first look drove a 24% spike in app downloads

Sensor Tower found Netflix’s U.S. app downloads rose 24% the day it posted an extended GTA VI first look, with iOS downloads up 54% as the app jumped to 35th on the App Store’s free chart.

Sep 1

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Unicorn expands creator-to-IP studio slate with four new originals

Creator management firm Unicorn is developing four new series with talent from its roster, including shows from the creators behind viral accounts madmax_fluffyroad and oldjewishmen. It’s the latest push to turn individual creators into owned, produced IP.

Aug 25

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Alex Cooper exits UTA amid Unwell turmoil and $500M valuation

Alex Cooper left UTA in July, just before her Unwell Network hit a $500 million valuation via WTSL. The exit coincides with toxic workplace allegations at Unwell and a public feud with former talent Alix Earle.

Aug 20