Stand-up comedy business maintained steady momentum this week with streaming platform content acquisitions, festival programming announcements, and continued growth in live comedy revenue streams. Key developments focused on comedian representation, venue bookings, and digital content distribution deals.

Brooklyn-based comedian Jordan Jensen secured her first hour-long special deal with Netflix, expected to premiere in 2026, industry sources confirmed. Jensen, who recently supported Tom Segura on tour, built her platform through her podcast "RIP Jordan Jensen" and viral crowd work clips accumulating over 470,000 YouTube views. The deal represents Netflix's continued investment in emerging stand-up talent with strong social media followings.

The Montreal-based Just For Laughs festival will return July 16-27, 2025, following post-bankruptcy restructuring under new owner ComediHa!. The 11-day event includes the return of the annual ComedyPRO conference, with Loto-Québec signing as key sponsor. Nick Brazao, a 15-year JFL veteran, assumes head of programming duties for the English-language edition, replacing departing president Bruce Hills. The festival represents a critical booking opportunity for comics seeking international exposure and industry connections.