Session
The Next Big BIG Thing: Talent and Trends on the Rise
Monday, June 6, 2016
4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
Wedgewood Ballroom
Gaming-focused creators have been the cornerstone of the digital solar system for years, thanks to the likes of PewDiePie and Markiplier. Now that universe is expanding with the explosive growth of verticals spanning lifestyle, beauty, fashion, pranking, unboxing and plenty more. An unknown creator yesterday can be today’s hottest star. Experts on this panel share their thoughts what online trends are on the rise, and what to look for when identifying “the next big thing.”
Moderating:
Kathleen Grace
Chief Creative Officer
New Form Digital
Featuring:
Amy Emmerich
Global President & Chief Content Officer
Refinery29
Josh Entman
Co-Founder
Jukin Media
David Freeman
Co-Head, Digital Talent and Packaging Group
Creative Artists Agency
Michael Gaston
CEO
Cut
Adi Sideman
Founder & CEO
YouNow