RockWater Roundup

Podcast co-hosts @chrnov and @andrewcocohen break down Media x Commerce news in under 15 min. Digital video, social audio, NFTs, more. By @wearerockwater.

[Chris Erwin @chrnov]

2021 was the year acceleration stuck. It was also the year in which the “passion economy” gave birth to the “ownership economy”, which blurs the line between creators and fans into communal ownership. All driven by the Web3 boom. Listen on @RWrounduppod
https://t.co/bOe7dwTloY

[Chris Erwin @chrnov]

The livestream commerce sales gap:
US: $5 billion
China: $300 billion

@andrewcocohen and I explain why in this week's @RWrounduppod. Link to listen below 👇👇👇

https://t.co/dgWmXpWHMa

[RockWater @WeAreRockWater]

Creator funds and tools are on the rise. From the $100M YouTube Shorts Fund and $1M per day Snap Spotlight, to LinkedIn's $25M and the Only Fans £80K prize fund.

In 12 min Chris and Andrew break it down on @RWrounduppod

https://t.co/gh0Z2fpLqH

[RockWater @WeAreRockWater]

Earlier this year we predicted 4 new buyer groups emerging in the #AudioWars. We break each of them down in our @RWrounduppod and explain why we may have undershot the new reality. All in under 14 min.

@chrnov @andrewcocohen
https://t.co/V8XfMjM7ah

[RockWater @WeAreRockWater]

It's still early days in the #AudioWars. We explain the capital flows, similarities to video streaming, and how podcasts are changing the audio landscape. In just 13 min.

Listener links and transcript below ||
@RWrounduppod @chrnov @andrewcocohen

https://t.co/VBAkJG1tQ4

[RockWater Roundup @RWrounduppod]

Woohoo, celebratig our first 8 episodes from the past few months. Many more to come!

[RockWater @WeAreRockWater]

Going into July 4th weekend, it's a good time to celebrate and reflect on 1H 2021.

Kudos to our team who published 16 podcasts, wrote 13 articles, advised on 10 clients projects, and donated thousands of $$ as part of our @1PercentFTP membership.

https://t.co/07UaGp5Sxj

[RockWater @WeAreRockWater]

The Paul / Mayweather fight was just one of many recent datapoints in the growth of made-for-social creator competition series. We discuss how adding real competitive stakes will unlock $100 millions in new revenues.

Listen to our @RWrounduppod ep below

https://t.co/ophN8MDNmE

[RockWater @WeAreRockWater]

#Etsy just paid $1.6 billion for #Depop. We discuss the the deal logic, the $40B resale market, the #Poshmark and #thredUP IPOs, Gen Z buyer values, and downward pressure on seller fees. All in under 11 min.

Listen to our @RWrounduppod ep below

https://t.co/cNYmwbYxxL

[RockWater @WeAreRockWater]

.@Whatnot just raised $50M. We break down the origins of livestream commerce in China, the $15B sports memorabilia mkt, and the future incumbent and niche live selling winners. All in under 13 min via @RWrounduppod.

Link to listen below:

https://t.co/1rNexYpw9s

[RockWater @WeAreRockWater]

In today's @RWrounduppod we talk about #BitcoinPizza, decentralized food brands, and why food & beverage media overindexes on commerce succes. All in under 11 minutes.

Link to listen below.

https://t.co/cyookhnXh5

[Chris Erwin @chrnov]

Introducing our new microcast, the @RWrounduppod!

Our goal is to help Media x Commerce execs (1) rapidly get smart on key industry news (2) make better biz decisions...all in under 15 min!

Me and @andrewcocohen will be your shepherds.

Listen 👇👇

https://t.co/fU6DExmGiw

[RockWater Roundup @RWrounduppod]

🚨👇New episode alert --> AT&T Exits WarnerMedia and Lessons Learned.

We discuss why AT&T needs to focus on wireless and stop buying media assets, Jason Kilar's exit and traditional Hollywood's rise, and the right strategies for disruptive streamers.

https://t.co/0Qu5OBgFEy

[RockWater Roundup @RWrounduppod]

🚨👇 New episode: The Future of #Livestreaming: Music & Sports

We discuss recent deals like @NBCSports / @Twitch for the #TokyoOlympics, @warnermusic / @TheWaveXR, why the power of "live" has 4 success pillars, and the future of livestreaming.

https://t.co/Trb8Io3oL4

[RockWater Roundup @RWrounduppod]

���👇New episode alert! #Sports Betting Media in Overdrive...

We explain $300M+ in M&A, why the legalization of #gambling is driving a customer landgrab for #sportsbooks, and why sports media is the key to efficient UA + improved in-app experiences.

https://t.co/jcadVpFT7F

[RockWater Roundup @RWrounduppod]

🚨👇 First episode alert! The Rise of #SocialAudio...

In Dec 2020 #Clubhouse had 600k users. As of Apr 2021 it had 10M. We explain its rapid rise via the duality of "lean-back" and "lean-in", and the many copycats.

https://t.co/J4BDlqAvyu