How do you think yourself four months ago would react to your life and our world right now? Julie Nolke, Toronto-based comedian and actor, perfectly captured this through her sketch "Explaining the Pandemic to my Past Self," and soon after, rose to virality. As we grow deeper into the pandemic,…
Like many events this year, Buffer Festival was also cancelled. But, that's not stopping us from reliving our past years. We uploaded our Buffer Festival 2019 in a playlist on YouTube for you, our audience, to experience again, in all its' emotional, comedic, and inspiring moments. Yo…
Hi Buffer Festival community, This year was shaping up to be a big one as we expanded the Festival's reach and scope with the FAN EXPO Canada Partnership. Obviously, things did not work out as planned, and with the Covid-19 epidemic continuing to keep heavy restrictions in place, it is clear tha…
Nick Pitera is a singer, talented in singing in various different ranges, but he is also a skilled animator. While he successfully pursued both passions in two career streams, both require high levels of creativity. We asked Nick how he discovered his passion for animation and singing, and how …
Join Branded Content Leader David Beebe and Creator, Director, and Trans Activist Stef Sanjati for an intimate fireside chat about the state of brand-funded content, the value of long-term partnerships, and what needs to be addressed by both brands and creators to elevate content overall.
Hard work pays off and dreams come true, but not always the way we think they should. In the end, what we hope to happen is rarely aligned with what actually happens. In “Nothing Works” Jack Conte, CEO and co-founder at Patreon, will share the lessons he’s learned while building something from noth…
For those who know me, know that I love to share and teach what I know. I’m not a greedy dude. I feel like the knowledge we acquire and learn throughout our lives are meant to be shared - especially with those who are striving for the same goals or are on a similar path. This is why I started m…
Over the past several years there’s been a flood of brands tapping into the star power of social media celebrities. In collaborating with the next generation of talent, however, it's essential that brands understand the critical difference between “influencers” and “creators.” Join Nate Houghteling…
As YouTube’s director of product management, Rohit Dhawan leads the team responsible for helping creators to build their businesses as they build their brands. Creators are both artists AND entrepreneurs, and earning a living on YouTube now goes far beyond AdSense revenue. In this fireside chat, Ro…
Sexologist and intimacy expert Shan “Boody” Boodram discusses her path to becoming a master of one and why niche reach may be more important to look at than audience reach.