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Submit your case study for consideration by February 17, and you could be presenting on stage at #VidConAN25 this June!

The Extended Entry Deadline for the 29th Annual Webby Awards is just days away! Hailed as “the Internet’s highest honor” by The New York Times, The Webby Awards has been the most prestigious international award for Internet excellence for nearly three decades—and this year, they've introduced a brand-new suite of categories for Creators. Join past Creator winners like MrBeast, Java Doodles, Abi Marquez, Recess Therapy, and Mark Rober in new categories such as Best Editing, Best Series, Best Narrative, Storytelling or Writing and honors across Art & Culture, Comedy, Gaming, Music, Social Impact, and more. Don’t miss your last chance to make your mark on Internet history. Enter by the Extended Entry Deadline by this Friday, February 7: https://lnkd.in/gcGWNic9  

Shine a spotlight on YOUR creator economy success story! VidCon's Industry Track Case Study Program is seeking compelling case studies that highlight real-world examples of how brands, creators, and their partners are achieving business objectives, streamlining processes, or addressing key challenges, including: → AI innovation in creator workflows → Next-gen monetization strategies → Distribution tactics that drive growth → Brand partnerships that deliver ROI → Behind-the-scenes of creator business scaling Selected case studies will receive a programming block on the #VidConAN25 Industry Track stage to present to a highly-engaged audience of industry decision-makers. Submissions are open now through February 17. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gtmb5UGr 

In this week's Industry Newsletter, VidCon Programming Director Jacques Keyser predicts 2025's six most impactful developments to the creator economy. Plus, special guest Ollie Forsyth, Founder of tech newsletter New Economies answers our 3 ‘Rapid Fire Questions’.

In this week's Industry Newsletter, VidCon Programming Director Jacques Keyser covers: 📌 Has Crypto Killed Hawk Tuah Girl? 🏆 TikTok’s Future in the US May be Over 📢 Sport, the New Opportunity in the Creator Economy Plus, we’re also joined by AJ Eckstein 🧩, Founder & CEO of Creator Match 🧩, a LinkedIn creator marketing platform and agency, as he answers our three rapid-fire questions.

I'm back as an Industry Track Advisor for VidCon 2025! I've been at every VidCon since 2012, the first Anaheim event. At that time Fullscreen was just getting started. I went with my talent team and a handful of free T-shirts. I spent my time finding anyone with a vlog camera and cornering them to discuss algorithms and brand opportunities. I was a huge 'My Damn Channel' fan (Grace Helbig specifically) and agreed to wear their T-shirt all day to get one for free. The biggest YouTube stars on the platform were walking the floor and NOT getting mobbed. It was a modest affair for the wonkiest people in web video. Now VidCon is two acquisitions deep. We have creators building billion-dollar companies, traditional VCs are throwing money at TikTokkers, and global leaders are having fireside chats with digital-first creators. YouTube turns 20 in 2025. The industry is like film in the 1910s or TV in the 1960s. It's a teenager at best. Let's figure out where it's all headed together. Are you going? It's not too early to start chatting on DMs so we can be best friends when the event comes around! #vidcon #creatoreconomy #socialmedia

Excited to share I’m a member of the 2025 VidCon Industry Advisory Board, helping to build the program & experience for Industry Track, highlighting important topics from across the Creator Economy and the broader entertainment space. VidCon Anaheim will take place June 19 - 20. We just announced our first round of Featured Creators and that tickets are now on sale #VidConAN25 Big thanks to Sarah Tortoreti Colosimo Jacques Keyser Colin Hickey and the rest of the VidCon team for including me. And always 💛 Metro Public Relations Sharing some links in comments!

Excited to be a part of VidCon's Industry Advisory Board again next year! We're helping the VidCon team design the program and experience for the 2025 Industry Track, so let me know if you have suggestions for themes or topics we should cover. Early bird tickets are on sale now through Jan 27th, so get yours at https://lnkd.in/gkerAqsw #VidCon #VidConAN25 #creatoreconomy

Excited to share that I’m a member of the 2025 VidCon Industry Advisory Board, helping to build the program & experience for Industry Track. In all my years in this space I haven't missed a single one of the US based Vidcon's yet (and have been to a lot of the international ones). I'm excited to keep the streak alive and look forward to attending again this year. While other events have come on to the scene and embraced the creator economy, there's no doubt Vidcon retains its position as the hub of the creator world. Deets 👇👇👇 June 19 - 20 (https://lnkd.in/gdnncFeM) #VidConAN25

Excited once again to be part of the VidCon Advisory Board. I have been an active part of the board on and off for over a decade now and it's incredible to see how much the conference continues to grow. It's truly always an honor to be able to work with some of the best leaders in digital and thrilled that some top creators have joined the board this year as well. As a member of the Industry Advisory Board, I am working with 28 executives and creators that represent all facets of the digital industry or as all the cool kids call it, creator economy. The goal is to make this an event where people just coming up in the industry or have been part of it the last 20 years can take away something meaningful. So much has shifted in the industry since VidCon got its start as a fan experience that was created by Hank Green. A lot of people are saying the industry is growing up, but I think there is still so much to be done and it will be exciting to see the impact this years conference can make. The program & experience for Industry Track, will take place June 19 - 20 and make sure to get your early bird tickets ASAP at https://lnkd.in/gHPGwqF2 #VidConAN25