Why Philanthropy Matters Newsletter July 2024 (#21)
Third Sector Podcast: MrBeast, influencer philanthropy and reconfiguring power
Good Intent, Or Just Good Content? Assessing MrBeast’s Philanthropy
In this article for the Journal of Philanthropy and Marketing, Rhodri Davies explores the aesthetics, ethics, economics and politics of the philanthropic approach of YouTube megastar MrBeast to assess whether we should view it as a welcome innovation or a cause for concern.
Good intent, or just good content? Assessing MrBeast’s philanthropy
In this article for the Journal of Philanthropy & Marketing, Rhodri Davies explores the phenomenon of MrBeast’s philanthropy and whether we should view it as a welcome innovation or a cause for concern.
The End of Charity: Episode 2
In the second episode of Third Sector’s documentary series on the future of charity, Rhodri Davies offers some thoughts on the philanthropy of MrBeast
Good For Ratings? MrBeast & Philanthropy in the Attention Economy
6th February 2023
Hugely successful YouTuber MrBeast has become well known for his model of on-screen “Beast Philanthropy”. We take a look at what it is, why it has become controversial & what we should make of it.
