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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Business
Michael Savage Media editor

Auntie v influencers: why YouTubers are ready for battle with the BBC

Ebbrell chops green onions on a wooden board in a kitchen, filmed by a camera
Ben Ebbrell filming content for his Sorted Food channel, which has 15 million viewers tuning in each month. Photograph: Sorted Food

The millions who subscribe to the content creator Simon Squibb’s social media channels are usually delivered tips and hacks on how to turn their dream business idea into reality. But they were recently presented with something completely different.

In an Instagram post entitled “the government wants to control YOU”, Squibb issued an urgent call to arms. He asked his followers to fight against a proposal that he said could force content from the BBC and other traditional broadcasters into their social media feeds and recommendations whether they liked it or not.

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