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.
Louis Cole and Juan-Peter Schulze completed a trip around the world all on a 4-seater aircraft. Their journey and everything far and wide is being shared in a feature-length documentary, partly premiering at Buffer Festival 2018. After 82 days and 22 countries, Louis Cole completed a trip around…
Akilah Hughes grew up in a small town in Kentucky and is now based in New York. Not only does she create content for YouTube, but she is also a learning how to perfect the craft of comedy while maintaining her own voice. We talked to Hughes about her move to New York, protecting ideas online, an…
The Receipt is a choreographed live-action animation short film by Tim Hautekiet that premiered at Buffer Festival 2018. The Receipt is a romance story about a waiter chasing a receipt across town after it gets caught in the wind with the phone number from a 'cute' customer. And it is all told t…