Jellysmack is adding a big name to its catalog of true crime content. The company known for its suite of creator services has acquired the Law&Crime Network, a legal destination backed by A&E Networks.
The terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. Law&Crime’s cross-platform portfolio includes an eponymous streaming service and a YouTube channel that counts more than five million subscribers. A significant portion of those subscribers joined the Law&Crime community during the network’s coverage of the Johnny Depp/Amber Heard trial, when it established itself as a trusted provider of courtroom coverage and cracked our U.S. Top 50 ranking.
Since the conclusion of that cultural moment, Law&Crime has continued to consolidate its position on YouTube. It has provided a platform for true crime personalities like Annie Elise and will continue to connect with that community post-acquisition.
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Jellysmack’s creator partners include a number of true crime channels. When the “global creator company” announced a deal with Roku earlier this year, it launched a channel called Mysteria to serve true crime fanatics. Creators featured on that hub include Stephanie Soo and Christina Randall.
Legal analyst and host Dan Abrams, who founded the Law&Crime Network, will continue to serve as the media brand’s CEO. The rest of the Law&Crime Network founding team, including President Rachel Stockman and COO Andrew Eisbrouch, will remain intact as well.
“This acquisition aligns seamlessly with our mission to provide high-quality content that resonates with global audiences across platforms,” said Jellysmack President Sean Atkins in a statement. “Dan Abrams’ expertise and his network’s impressive track record in legal and true crime storytelling make it a perfect fit for Jellysmack and creates exciting new synergies and opportunities for our creators.”
Jellysmack described the Law&Crime agreement as its largest acquisition to date. Its other recent deals include an investment creator commerce platform Fourthwall and the acquisition of channel development firm Network Media.
