Insider View of VidCon w/ Colin Hickey

Insider View of VidCon w/ Colin Hickey

Author: The Influencer Marketing Factory June 21, 2023 Duration: 36:48

Alessandro Bogliari, CEO & Co-Founder of The Influencer Marketing Factory, and Colin Hickey, Senior VP of Operations at VidCon, come together in the most recent episode of The Influence Factor podcast. Their discussion explores the past, present, and future of VidCon, a prominent event for creators, providing valuable insights into the event's evolution.


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Show Notes:

(01:14) - Colin’s career journey

(08:08) - What is VidCon

(13:28) - Monumental shifts in the event

(16:30) - Challenges associated with a large-scale Creator event

(18:49) - Expanding locations

(20:42) - A-List celebrity in attendance

(24:14) - 2023 Anaheim event teasers

(26:10) - YouTube activations

(28:19) - Creator ecosystem

(31:00) - Building stronger relationships

(34:50) - Looking ahead


Hosted by Alessandro Bogliari, CEO and Co-Founder of The Influencer Marketing Factory, The Influence Factor pulls back the curtain on the rapidly evolving world of digital promotion. Each conversation moves beyond surface-level trends to examine the real mechanics of influencer marketing, social media strategy, and the burgeoning creator economy. You’ll hear from a range of guests-from brand leaders to successful creators themselves-who share candid insights on what actually works. Discussions often delve into the practicalities of social commerce, campaign measurement, and navigating the shifting algorithms of major platforms. This isn’t about vague theories; it’s a grounded look at the tactics and relationships that drive modern brand growth. For anyone involved in marketing, business development, or content creation, this podcast serves as a direct line to the expertise of a leading global agency. The dialogue is focused on actionable knowledge, whether you're looking to understand the ROI of a partnership or the future of digital community building. Tune in for thoughtful analysis that treats influencer marketing as the sophisticated business discipline it has become.
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