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United States Philip DeFranco, known as PhillyD, is an American media host and YouTube personality recognized for his news commentary show, "The Philip DeFranco Show," covering current events in politics and pop culture.
Exclusive deal with creator company Jellysmack to relaunch his eponymous, long-running YouTube news series on Snapchat.
Partnership with BetterHelp, later ended due to controversy concerning alleged unfair pricing and questionable terms of service from the company.
Launched by Philip DeFranco, a direct-to-consumer men's grooming brand.
Signed with Semaphore to seek out prospective manufacturing and retailer partners for DeFranco-branded products.
Philip DeFranco was announced as the chief creator officer for Fourthwall, a startup designed to help content creators build their own branded websites.
Paid by Carl's Jr. to create promotional videos for their burgers.
Paid by FOX to create promotional videos for the US television series 'Lie to Me' and 'Fringe'.
Co-starred with Jessica Rose and Kevin Wu in 'Hooking Up', a scripted 10-episode web series as a promo for HBOLabs (the online arm of HBO).
Hosted the 25th anniversary of Discovery Channel's Shark Week.
Philip DeFranco, born Philip James Franchini Jr. on December 1, 1985, in The Bronx, New York City, has established himself as a prominent figure in online media. His career began in 2006 with the creation of his YouTube channel “sxephil,” where he started producing news-focused videos that evolved into “The Philip DeFranco Show.” Early in his career, he leveraged viewer donations and content focusing on sex, gossip, and news to rapidly build a substantial audience. By 2010, his channel was among the top five most subscribed on YouTube. DeFranco’s innovative approach to online news and his ability to connect with a young demographic led to significant achievements, including winning Wired’s Sexiest Geek of 2008 and using his influence to support causes like the PKD Foundation, reflecting his family’s history with polycystic kidney disease.
From 2012 to 2017, DeFranco operated under Revision3, a multi-channel network later acquired by Discovery Digital Networks and then Group Nine Media. During this period, his influence expanded significantly, with his channel accumulating millions of views and subscribers. He created successful spin-off projects like SourceFed, a YouTube-funded news channel, and its counterpart, SourceFed Nerd. In 2013, he participated in a Google+ Hangout with Vice President Joe Biden to discuss gun laws, indicating his growing mainstream recognition. In 2017, DeFranco transitioned to independent creator status, launching DeFranco Elite on Patreon to crowdfund his show and maintain editorial independence. This move allowed him to critically address issues within the YouTube platform, such as demonetization policies and controversial content, further cementing his role as a voice for the online creator community. His commentary on significant YouTube controversies, including those involving PewDiePie and DaddyOFive, brought increased media attention and reinforced his position as a crucial online news commentator.
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