![]() Logo since 2018 | |
Company type | Subsidiary (2015–2020) Licensing (2023–present) |
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Founded | October 20, 2015 |
Founders | Andrew Morse Chris Berend |
Headquarters | New York City (2015–2020) London (2023–present) |
Owner | CNN |
Parent | WhyNow Media |
Website | greatbigstory |
Great Big Story is a media company producing micro-documentaries based in London.[1][2] Launched in October 2015 by CNN, the company created 2,600 videos, being published on various websites such as Facebook and YouTube. Videos produced by the company featured varied subjects conducting their routine of their unusual or intriguing acts.
Great Big Story employed a total of 84 staff members, spread across its three locations. At the head of the company was Andrew Morse and Courtney Coupe.[3]
On September 23, 2020, Great Big Story announced on Twitter that the company would be closing.[4] On September 30, the company uploaded a farewell video on their YouTube channel declaring the end of the company. More than two years later, on January 16, 2023, Great Big Story announced on Facebook[5] and Instagram[6] that UK-based media company WhyNow[7][8] and CNN agreed to a partnership to relaunch the company. On February 15, 2023, Great Big Story uploaded a video titled "A New Chapter", marking the return of the channel.