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Inside Our Private Sessions at VidSummit (here's what we learned) – Creator Upload

This week on Creator Upload, we recap our trip to Dallas for VidSummit, where we had our first proper live event! We share some of the insights we learned from within the creator industry, including a few we didn't expect.Then, we break down a pair of traditional media powerhouses stepping into creator-land, as Live Nation backs Creator Nation and WME launches Creator Labs.Plus, we discuss why the Academy Awards bringing the Oscars to YouTube is a massive shift for the future of global television.00:00 Introduction & Losing Our Voices00:57 Why We Love VidSummit04:23 Our First Live Breakout Event06:55 Insider Brand Deal Secrets08:46 Reevaluating the Legacy of MCNs12:12 Live Nation Backs Creator Nation14:26 WME Unveils Creator Labs16:39 Can Agents Build Creator Businesses?21:49 The Oscars Come to YouTubeCreator Upload is your creator economy podcast, hosted by Lauren Schnipper and Joshua Cohen.Follow Lauren: https://www.linkedin.com/in/schnipper/Follow Josh: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuajcohen/Original music by London Bridge: https://www.instagram.com/londonbridgemusic/Edited and produced by Adam Conner: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamonbrand
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