Stapleview

Stapleview is a multimedia comedy studio and talent management company focused on developing the next generation of comedy. Founded in 2022 by Sam Grey, the company began as a live sketch comedy show on TikTok, broadcasting weekly episodes filmed vertically on an iPhone. The show quickly gained viral traction, with clips receiving millions of views.

Sam Grey, the founder, has a background in the comedy industry, having worked as a producer at Lorne Michaels' Broadway Video and as a talent manager. He is also the son of the late Brad Grey, former CEO of Paramount Pictures. The initial idea for Stapleview formed when Grey began exploring TikTok and recognized its potential as a platform for authentic entertainment content. The company's name was inspired by the view of a Staples office supply store sign from the window of its first studio in Atwater Village, Los Angeles.

The business operates as both a production studio and a talent management firm. It creates original content, including scripted series, podcasts, digital shorts, and live shows, which are distributed across platforms like TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram. The company has also expanded into talent and literary management, representing artists in the comedy and entertainment space. Stapleview has secured investments from notable figures and companies, including Steven Spielberg, Kate Capshaw, Joe Drake, and Fifth Season-backed Blink49 Studios. This funding has supported the expansion of its content slate, team, and the planned opening of a Canadian office to collaborate with local talent.

Keywords: digital comedy, sketch comedy, talent management, original series, comedy studio, live comedy, social media content, comedy production, web series, content creation, TikTok comedy, entertainment production, digital shorts, podcasts, emerging comedians, branded content, format development, literary management, Canadian comedy, entertainment investment