Collision 2015 - Josh Peck, King Bach & JennXPenn with Brent Weinstein of the United Talent Agency
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Claims that digital creators bypass gatekeepers and monetize directly with the audience backed by specifics: 12.1 million Vine followers, 2 million YouTube subscribers, regular use of six‑second storytelling and live platforms like Periscope/Meerkat/YouNow and Snapchat. Examples include turning short-form followings into TV auditions and roles (House of Lies, The Mindy Project), making a movie and selling on iTunes, writing a book, and running brand integrations (mentioning Coca‑Cola style native placements) that are designed to be direct-to-audience iTunes distribution profitable.
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