Reed Duchscher Explained

Reed Duchscher
Birth Date:	13 July 1989
Birth Place:	Rugby, North Dakota, U.S.
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]}

Early life

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]

Career

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. In 2018, Duchscher signed YouTube personality MrBeast to Night Media's roster. 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.

In May 2024, MrBeast exited his management by Duchscher and Night Media, stating their 6 year partnership was ending on good terms.

Media

Duchscher spoke at TEDx NCState in 2020 about digital philanthropy.^[9]

He was named to Business Insiders list of "top talent managers of YouTube" in 2020.^[10]

Duchscher was included in Dallas Magazines "500 Most Influential People in 2020".^[11]

In 2022, he was named to Business Insiders list of "22 top talent managers and agents working with YouTubers in building the future of the creator economy".^[12]

Notes and References

1. Web site: MrBeast's management company, Night Media, has new venture fund that's backed by creators . Connie Loizos . March 18, 2021 . Tech Crunch . March 26, 2021 .
2. Web site: Meet Night Media: The Dallas Digital Talent Agency Behind Some of the World's Biggest YouTube Stars . Preston . Maddie . February 20, 2020 . Dallas Innovates . February 11, 2021 .
3. Web site: Digital agency Night Media signs fast-rising YouTuber MrBeast . Lugo . Jakejames . January 30, 2019 . Influencer Update . February 11, 2021 .
4. Web site: Perelli . Marta Biino, Amanda . YouTube superstar MrBeast is breaking up with his talent manager . 2024-05-16 . Business Insider . en-US.
5. Web site: Hayden . Erik . 2023-08-25 . Kai Cenat Joins MrBeast as an Influencer Talent Management Firm Gets Bigger . 2024-05-16 . The Hollywood Reporter . en-US.
6. Web site: NDSU football: Hard work pays off for Duchscher . . August 31, 2010 . Grandforks Herald . February 11, 2021 .
7. Web site: How Reed Duchscher Manages MrBeast and 1 Billion YouTube Views Per Month . Elliott . Bryan . November 16, 2020 . Inc . February 11, 2021.
8. Web site: Sphere of Influence: Forget La La Land. Dallas-Based Night Media manages some of the biggest stars on the internet . Maddox . Will. April 1, 2020 . Dallas Magazine . February 11, 2021 .
9. May 4, 2020 . Raising $20 Million in 53 Days with Digital Philanthropy Reed Duchscher TEDxNCState . Podcast . English . March 17, 2021 . TEDX.
10. Web site: Top Talent Managers of YouTube Creators: Influencer Power List . Perelli . Amanda . October 9, 2020 . Business Insider . February 11, 2021 .
11. . November 15, 2020 . Dallas 500 . D Magazine . Dallas, Texas . D Magazine . March 25, 2021.
12. https://www.businessinsider.com/top-talent-managers-agents-for-youtube-creators-influencers-companies-list-2022-4 22 top talent managers and agents working with YouTubers in building the future of the creator economy