Netflix signs YouTuber Druski to multiyear exclusive content deal

The Verge’s Jay Peters reports that Netflix signed a multiyear deal with YouTuber Druski, who will create content exclusively for the streamer.

Why it matters. Other streamers lose a shot at Druski’s built-in YouTube audience now that his output is locked to Netflix exclusively.

Based on reporting by theverge.com — Jay Peters · variety.com — Ethan Shanfeld.

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