Franks writes daily news, features and perspective pieces for C21Media, the UK-based provider of breaking news and industry analysis to the international entertainment community. Prior to becoming editor of Channel21 International in 2021 he was editor of C21 Kids magazine since 2016 and is also part of the team that organises C21Media’s award-winning conference Content London. He joined C21Media in 2012 following stints writing for the BBC online and music magazine Clash.