Reed Duchscher | |
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Born |
Rugby, North Dakota, U.S. | July 13, 1989
Occupation | Talent manager |
Years active | 2015-Present |
Employer | Night Inc. |
Known for | Previous manager of MrBeast |
Reed Duchscher (born July 13, 1989) is an American talent manager and investor. [1] He is the CEO and founder of Night Media, [2] and talent manager of content creators such as political livestreamer Hasan Piker, streamer Kai Cenat and Minecraft content creator Dream, [3] and former manager of YouTuber MrBeast from 2018-2024. [4] [5]
Duchscher grew up in Rugby, North Dakota and attended Rugby High School, where he participated in track and field, basketball, football, and rugby. After graduating from high school, he walked-on to play football at North Dakota State University. [6]
Duchscher started his career working as an NFL sports agent. He subsequently left to work for the YouTube channel Dude Perfect on brand deals and monetization strategies. [2] [7] While working with Dude Perfect, in 2015 Duchscher started his own talent management company, Night Media. [8] Night Media focuses on management, branding and business development for digital influencers. [7] In 2018, Duchscher signed YouTube personality MrBeast to Night Media's roster. [3] In 2021, Night Media launched a venture fund focused on investing in start-ups in consumer, gaming, and the passion economy. [1]
On 24 August 2023 it was announced Duchscher would acquire LFM Management, adding Kai Cenat to his creator portfolio. [5]
In May 2024, MrBeast exited his management by Duchscher and Night Media, stating their 6 year partnership was ending on good terms. [4]
Duchscher spoke at TEDx NCState in 2020 about digital philanthropy. [9]
He was named to Business Insider's list of "top talent managers of YouTube" in 2020. [10]
Duchscher was included in Dallas Magazine's "500 Most Influential People in 2020". [11]
In 2022, he was named to Business Insider's list of "22 top talent managers and agents working with YouTubers in building the future of the creator economy". [12]
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Reed Duchscher | |
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Born |
Rugby, North Dakota, U.S. | July 13, 1989
Occupation | Talent manager |
Years active | 2015-Present |
Employer | Night Inc. |
Known for | Previous manager of MrBeast |
Reed Duchscher (born July 13, 1989) is an American talent manager and investor. [1] He is the CEO and founder of Night Media, [2] and talent manager of content creators such as political livestreamer Hasan Piker, streamer Kai Cenat and Minecraft content creator Dream, [3] and former manager of YouTuber MrBeast from 2018-2024. [4] [5]
Duchscher grew up in Rugby, North Dakota and attended Rugby High School, where he participated in track and field, basketball, football, and rugby. After graduating from high school, he walked-on to play football at North Dakota State University. [6]
Duchscher started his career working as an NFL sports agent. He subsequently left to work for the YouTube channel Dude Perfect on brand deals and monetization strategies. [2] [7] While working with Dude Perfect, in 2015 Duchscher started his own talent management company, Night Media. [8] Night Media focuses on management, branding and business development for digital influencers. [7] In 2018, Duchscher signed YouTube personality MrBeast to Night Media's roster. [3] In 2021, Night Media launched a venture fund focused on investing in start-ups in consumer, gaming, and the passion economy. [1]
On 24 August 2023 it was announced Duchscher would acquire LFM Management, adding Kai Cenat to his creator portfolio. [5]
In May 2024, MrBeast exited his management by Duchscher and Night Media, stating their 6 year partnership was ending on good terms. [4]
Duchscher spoke at TEDx NCState in 2020 about digital philanthropy. [9]
He was named to Business Insider's list of "top talent managers of YouTube" in 2020. [10]
Duchscher was included in Dallas Magazine's "500 Most Influential People in 2020". [11]
In 2022, he was named to Business Insider's list of "22 top talent managers and agents working with YouTubers in building the future of the creator economy". [12]
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