<p>This episode is with Ian Adkins and Laura Rouxel of 800lb Gorilla a comedy media company who produce, distribute, and market stand-up comedy video specials and audio albums around the world.</p>
<p>We talk in particular about the work of 800lb Gorilla in the UK, filming and promoting specials for comedians such as Stuart Goldsmith, Fern Brady, Christopher Macarthur-Boyd, Ivo Graham and many more.</p>
<p>We talk about their relationship with artists, promoting UK acts in America and Australia, the importance of social media and finding the right clip or chunk of a show for the right platform.</p>
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You can watch 800 Pound Gorilla Media’s catalogue of stand-up specials via their site here (<a href="https://800poundgorillamedia.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://800poundgorillamedia.com/</a>). </p>
<p>You can also catch their stand-up alumni showcase at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this year on 21st August - tickets here (<a href="https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/800-pound-gorilla-alumni-showcase" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/800-pound-gorilla-alumni-showcase</a>). </p>
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<p>Established in 2016, 800 Pound Gorilla Media was started by managers of comedians in need of a company that would bring a modern focus of behavioural targeting, digital marketing and fan engagement around comedy albums, podcasts, and video projects. </p>
<p>The record label division has over 500 comics on their roster and works with Netflix, Kevin Hart’s LOL, All Things Comedy, and others. </p>
<p>The company has also produced over 100 stand-up comedy video specials both in the US and the UK; on various platforms including Netflix, Amazon, HBO, Showtime and BBC. </p>
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