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Here’s a chart summarizing the history of the Philip DeFranco YouTube channel with relevant metrics:

Time Period	Phase	Subscribers/Views Milestones	Content Style	Key Developments
2006–2007	Early Beginnings	~100,000 subscribers	Casual vlogs and pop culture	Created channel under sxephil; gained initial traction with humor and edgy tone.
2008–2010	Rise to Popularity	1M subscribers (2010 milestone)	Fast-paced news and commentary	Launched "Philip DeFranco Show"; developed signature format and tone.
2010–2014	Business Expansion	2–3M subscribers	Polished content, broader topics	Sold channel to Revision3 (later Discovery); created SourceFed.
2014–2017	Evolution and Growth	4M+ subscribers	Balanced humor and journalism	Maintained success under Discovery; refined production quality and news coverage.
2017–Present	Independence and Rebranding	6M+ subscribers, billions of views	Polished journalism and commentary	Left Discovery; launched Patreon-funded model; tackled global and social issues.

Metrics of Relevance:

1. Subscribers: Tracking milestones highlights audience growth.
2. Views: Indicates the overall reach and engagement of the channel.
3. Content Style: Shows how content evolved to match audience preferences and trends.
4. Key Developments: Captures strategic moves, partnerships, and rebranding efforts.