ChannelFlip has today become the most subscribed UK broadcaster on YouTube, with the company boasting more subscribers than ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5 combined.

On the Google-owned YouTube, ChannelFlip now has 1,192,633 subscribers generating 320 million views and boasting a combined monthly reach of over 4.4m viewers.

In contrast, Channel 4's 4oD catchup service has a total of 299,726 subscribers on YouTube, Channel 5's Demand 5 has 32,966, while ITV holds just 27,802.

Yesterday, ChannelFlip launched a new six-part series presented by Dawn Porter featuring "tongue-in-cheek tips for girls" in an attempt to reach a female audience. The series follows previous, more male-orientated programmes from the broadcaster, such as an online technology show hosted by Richard Hammond.

ChannelFlip has also managed to grow its network by signing up many of the most popular stars on YouTube to create content with a broad reach and appeal.

The broadcaster has agreed a deal with 22-year-old Fleur de Force, whose beauty and advice tips have attracted 140,000 subscribers to her YouTube channel and nearly 10m video views in total.

De Force, who will create more female-focused content for ChannelFlip, said: "Working with ChannelFlip is a really exciting step for me. They have shown that they are top of their game at creating online video content, so I think it's great that they're moving to support upcoming talent on this new platform. I'm looking forward to seeing what our combined forces can create!"

Stuart Ashens, the self-styled 'purveyor of fine entertainment', has also signed a deal with the broadcaster, bringing 140,000 subscribers from his channel generating more than 30m views.

Also joining ChannelFlip is animator Harry Partridge, who has 160,000 subscribers, and young creative Myles Dyer, who has attracted 40,000 followers to his YouTube channel.

"After five years of struggling to get mainstream media and business to take YouTube content creators seriously, being approached by ChannelFlip was honestly the best thing that could have happened to me," said Dyer.

"To be blunt about it... they just get it. The company understands how online marketing works, how online communities function, and how to make great content which is rewarding, both creatively and financially."

ChannelFlip will explore commercial opportunities for the YouTube stars, including pre-roll advertising around their programming and ad-funded content partnerships with brands wanting to reach youth. The firm will also offer the stars offer creative and technical support.

Wil Harris, the managing director of ChannelFlip, said: "ChannelFlip is well known for working with some of TV's finest talent but we're very excited to be signing up the next generation of digital stars. Our shows are already hugely popular across the globe but by working with the most exciting stars of the new media world, we will further broaden our appeal into the youth market.

"Our experience in helping over 100 brands directly target their audience in the digital space will help the stars of tomorrow to develop and grow."

ChannelFlip recently launched the third season of David Mitchell's award-winning Soapbox series, which attracted an audience of over 10m viewers online. The show was also aired in 3D last year.

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