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Educating and empowering the next generation of creators

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EMERGENCY POD: The YouTube kids are taking over Hollywood

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.@samirchaudry explains the three reasons YouTube creators are finally breaking into Hollywood.

"First, Backrooms started as a 4chan image that then became a collaborative story. I think the reality is that Gen Z IP is not legacy IP like The Mandalorian. It's IP that is collaboratively created on the internet. So Backrooms feels like something that everybody on the internet had a hand in creating. So when that comes out in theaters, I want a thing that I had a hand in."

"Second, cutting your teeth as an internet filmmaker teaches you a lot about how to earn attention. Curry Barker, the director of Obsession, talked about this in an interview. They asked him, 'What did YouTube teach you about directing movies?' He said, 'When you make something for the internet, the audience is begging, and you have to convince them to stay.'"

"I think historically in Hollywood, there's been an entitlement of saying, 'We have George Clooney in the movie, we spent a lot on marketing, you're gonna buy a ticket, and you're just gonna sit and enjoy it. But I think internet filmmakers know when you're making something for YouTube that the audience can click away at any moment to something more interesting."

"Third, there's a lot of talent available in Hollywood who have focused on specific crafts, like DPs, screenwriters, or set designers. When that is paired with the acumen of internet storytelling, it's proven to be very powerful."

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Google Omni is extremely impressive.

Here's 3 ways we're experimenting with it

#GooglePartner @GeminiApp

[Colin and Samir ✌🏼✌🏾 @ColinandSamir]

Google Omni is extremely impressive.

Here's 3 ways we're experimenting with it

#GooglePartner @GeminiApp

[Colin and Samir ✌🏼✌🏾 @ColinandSamir]

“I��m bringing Iron Lung exclusively to YouTube. It just makes sense because that’s my home.”

YouTuber and filmmaker @markiplier spoke about what it means to bring his debut feature to the platform at Press Publish LA.

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.@KSI announced that he is leaving @Sidemen.

“The truth is nothing bad has happened—this decision is completely my own. Over the last few years I’ve felt myself being pulled in a lot of directions than ever before," KSI said.

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TBPN's 9 figure sale to Open AI created a lot of headlines.

At Press Publish LA, @tbpn co-host @johncoogan spoke about what the acquisition actually means for the show and the industry.

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Markiplier (@markiplier)’s debut feature film, Iron Lung, grossed over $50 million this year.

The director and YouTuber broke down how much it actually cost to make at Press Publish LA.

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500+ creators marching through the Fox Studios Lot in LA yesterday to talk about the future of entertainment

TY to everyone who attended https://t.co/6nr5SJdbDw

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At Press Publish LA, @jordihays of @tbpn discussed the tradeoff between being timely vs. timeless.

Here’s what he had to say:

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.@tbpn treated their advertising like a Formula 1 team.

@jordihays explains their initial approach to securing sponsors at the Press Publish LA main stage.

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.@tbpn didn't have a typical growth strategy to get their show off the ground.

At Press Publish LA, John Coogan explained their early tactics.

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Creators at Press Publish LA got a chance to participate in a live version of Creator Support.

Listen to what Colin Rosenblum had to say about upload anxiety, in response to @rjmclok's problem.

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At Press Publish LA, @Adobe’s Leah Walker broke down how creators can land brand deals in 2026’s shifting landscape.

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“We have created a culture in our online community that when a video drops, it’s a moment.”

@michellekhare explained how she keeps an audience’s attention over time at the Press Publish LA main stage.

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Michelle Khare (@MichelleKhare) has pulled off some incredible feats as a creator. She shared her advice on how to stand out in a crowded internet at Press Publish LA.

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Johnny Harris (@johnnywharris) videos consistently reach millions of people across a wide range of topics.

He spoke with Colin and Samir about how he validates ideas for his videos.

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Fresh off his Emmy win, journalist @johnnywharris broke down the difference between making a video and making a show on YouTube at Press Publish LA.

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"This is the best time in history for someone who doesn't have a traditional entertainment path."

At Press Publish LA, Tom Segura (@tomsegura) offered advice to a new generation of creators.