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4,000 Installs 🚀 | ₹0 Marketing Spend We tested one thing with Spotly App If your product solves a real problem, will people come without paid ads? What worked: 1️⃣ Leveraged big community admins for authentic video pushes 2️⃣ Partnered with associations for verified industry data 3️⃣ Built a 1L+ verified contact base for Phase 2 Result: 4,000+ active users. Lesson: Solve the pain point so well that your users become your marketing team. 💡 #Spotly #ZeroBudgetMarketing #CommunityLedGrowth

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The video game market has rebounded after the consolidation following the pandemic boom, but growth is more concentrated than ever. Bain’s annual Video Game Consumption Survey finds that young gamers (unsurprisingly) continue to fuel top games’ success, especially platform-style games. Their players most highly value social, creative elements and gameplay; graphics are less important. That’s been the case for a while for many gamers, but it’s even more pronounced among younger players. #princeofplay #gaming #trends #videogames #bain

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I am excited to launch MainConcept Unpacked, a new short video series that digs into topics relevant to M&E and beyond. Episode 1 features Deacon J., MainConcept's President & CEO. In it, we discuss the company's newfound independence and what it means for us and future development. I promise my side of the video will improve next time 🌞 Reach out if you have a topic in mind.

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Web3 & Music: Powering Fan Engagement, Not Just Crypto Let's focus on Web3's power to enhance fan interaction in music, avoiding past crypto burns. We'll explore how Web3 helps us gather and connect with fans meaningfully. #Web3Music #FanEngagement #MusicTech #CryptoForMusic #MusicianTools #CommunityBuilding #DigitalMusic #Web3ForArtists #IndependentMusic #MusicInnovation

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Next up in our #StoryTechSpotlight" series from #AWE2025 is a conversation with Sean Mann, CEO and Co-Founder of RP1, a revolutionary Metaverse Browser. Sean blew me away! We discuss the move from web infrastructure to spatial infrastructure, and how his technology will help us get there, including how it addresses privacy concerns by enabling users to control their own data. Full interview avail at: Substack: https://lnkd.in/gg4K2jJ2 or Youtube: https://lnkd.in/gWeyg5NT Sean Mann Monique Taylor, MBA Jasmine P. Chanita Whitlow Sonya Haskins Christopher Bellaci Kathleen Cohen Bryndan D. Moore Gregg Katano Tim Hanlon Jess Loren Carin Mazaira Mark Lieber #spatialweb #metaverse #XR

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China isn’t building “AI video tools.” They’re building automated video factories. DeeVid is the first signal. For marketers, here’s the only thing that matters: Western tools = pretty videos China = performance content at scale What DeeVid actually gives you: 10+ ad variations in minutes Image → motion Clip → new style Text → ready-to-run short ads TikTok/Reels/Douyin‑optimized outputs Fast enough for real A/B testing And the real threat: They’re already building AI video agents   → brief → script → storyboard → video → variations → exports All automated. If you run ads, this is the shift: From “creative tools” to “creative pipelines.” China is building for performance. The West is still building for aesthetics. -HOOHA

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The slide that almost no one includes in a film deck — but every serious investor expects — is the Risk Factors and Reality Check disclosure. Independent film presentations often emphasize upside, projections, and creative potential, but real capital partners want acknowledgment of risk, uncertainty, and operational variables. Schedules shift, costs move, distribution outcomes are not guaranteed, talent availability changes, and returns are never promised. Including a clear disclosure statement does not weaken the opportunity. It strengthens credibility, demonstrates financial discipline, and signals respect for investor capital and professional standards. In institutional finance, this level of transparency is expected. In independent film, it is still uncommon — and that needs to change. CAST DISCLOSURE The cast listed here represents preferred and targeted talent at various stages of outreach. In some cases, we are in contact with agents or representatives; in others, no direct communication has yet occurred. No guarantees or confirmations are implied. All participation remains subject to availability, scheduling, negotiation, and fully executed agreements. Any confirmed cast will be announced separately from this presentation.

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🤔 So you own a music catalog. Now what? You can keep optimizing for streams. For placement. For incremental lift inside someone else’s ecosystem. Or… You can reposition your catalog as a product fans can actually hold. A tangible, Play On Demand music experience that works instantly on any modern smartphone. No apps. No logins. No subscriptions. Just tap and play. Now imagine offering your catalog to your existing audience with: • No upfront manufacturing costs • No inventory commitments • No stocking requirements • No retail risk Print on demand fulfillment handles the logistics. You maintain pricing control, brand control, and data visibility. But this is not just a format shift. It is a value shift. Direct to fan engagement. Measurable interaction data. Actionable analytics. See what gets tapped. See what gets replayed. See where real attachment lives. Ownership instead of passive access. Margin beyond micro pennies. Connection beyond algorithms. Streaming reshaped the industry. TapTunes™ is renovating it. The real question: Is your catalog positioned for access or positioned for value? #TapTunes #MusicIndustry #MusicPublishing #CatalogStrategy #DirectToFan #PlayOnDemand #MusicYouCanHold #Connection #Musicians #IndieArtists TapTunes™ Gino Gavoni

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Have you tried Amazon Rufus AI tool? Did you find it helpful? My experience is that Rufus is what Amazon search should have been like many years ago. There are so many products on Amazon that you often get plenty irrelevant results (like phone covers, cleaning kits, chargers, etc. when you want to search for a new smartphone - just as one example). Rufus seems to simplify that by offering fewer (and better) options... but not sure I would applaud its supposed AI capabilities. Yes, the search is perhaps a bit more intuitive and Rufus tells you a story like "This product comes with batteries included." rather than simply stating facts like "Battery: included" in a stats list. Did I use Rufus wrongly? Is the full functionality of the tool not rolled out in the UK yet? Should I try again? Did I search for the wrong things? Should I give Rufus more time to train? I also have a nagging feeling that the results Rufus come up with are those that are most promoted rather than what you are actually looking for. Delighted to be proven wrong...

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Canton Network is gaining serious institutional traction—but there’s a critical nuance most investors are missing. Institutions are able to use the network without holding the token. This creates a unique dynamic: • Network adoption can grow • Real-world financial activity can scale • Token demand can lag behind On top of that, validator rewards introduce potential sell pressure in the current phase. So yes—this is not a guaranteed investment thesis. It’s a calculated bet. My perspective: Canton is taking a “backwards” approach compared to traditional crypto—focusing on institutional adoption first, and token dependency later. If the network evolves to a point where: • Shared settlement is required • Efficiency favors native token usage • Interoperability demands increase Then the token could become critical. That’s the bet. 🎯 The real question: Will usage eventually force token demand? #CantonNetwork #Blockchain #CryptoInvesting #DigitalAssets #Tokenization #FinancialMarkets #Web3 #Innovation #Fintech

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Viewture recently closed a Series A funding round led by David Blitzer’s BOLT Ventures. The U.K.-based business offers creators looking to grow their YouTube reach, engagement, and revenues advances against future earnings derived from their content. The capital enables these IP owners to fund creative projects and grow their channels without giving up any equity or taking on debt. “It’s a self-financed strategy,” David Page (founder and CEO, Viewture) said. “We provide production financing and revenue optimization strategy upfront and take a share of the revenue earned by their ambitious plans.” But Viewture’s business –and the upside it’s pursuing– isn’t limited to the Mr. Beast’s and IShowSpeed’s of the world. Teams, leagues, and sports rights holders create plenty of their own non-live video content, and the savviest ones are coming to realize there is an opportunity for them to optimize distribution of it. A manageable lift in YouTube revenues, powered by an enhanced data and analytical approach, some basic IP protection, and improved media sales (think: direct into content campaigns), can be material. “It can be a $5mm increase in terms of additional income annually,” Page said. 👇 cc: JohnWallStreet Randall Friedman Jacie Brandes Tory Palmer #Sports #Media #YouTube #Stragegy #Investment #Creators #Financing

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Is your lab an Innovation Hub or a Bottleneck? 🧬 The lab of the future is happening right now. Look at how Novartis is utilizing AI, XR, and emerging tech to create "Game Studios" for innovation. They aren't just speeding up discovery; they are reimagining the very fabric of scientific collaboration. As I dive into the strategy for our upcoming Labs Live series, this is the benchmark. We aren't just building trade shows; we are building the infrastructure for this digital revolution. The conversation is evolving from "What equipment do I need?" to include, "How do I build an autonomous ecosystem?" The labs that win in 2026 won't be the ones with the most expensive tools, they'll be the ones with the most integrated data. Link to article in comments.  #LabOfTheFuture #Lifesciences #Innovation #DigitalTransformation #AI #LondonLabLive #FutureLabsLive London Lab Live Future Labs Live Basel Future Labs Live USA

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The collaboration between #AMC Networks and #Runway is set to bring cutting-edge AI tools into the realm of storytelling, enabling more efficient and innovative content production. By leveraging #AI, AMC aims to enhance visual effects, streamline editing processes, and personalize viewer experiences. This partnership highlights the growing trend of media companies embracing AI to stay competitive and meet evolving audience demands.

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Your pipeline is soon to be amplified with this coming upgrade Seedance 2.0 is coming to ComfyUI This is going to be the workflow upgrade every AI producer out there will need And this stands out because it pushes motion stability and audio-video generation closer to the ideal production expectations. However, your production graph has to be designed ideally for swapability to avoid serving days down the line on cleaning bugs Here is how you will leverage this upgrade when it’s out: 1. Build a “model adapter” layer (one node group): → One entry point for model selection, inputs, and defaults → Everything downstream stays identical This way, you can test Seedance 2.0 against your current stack in no time. 2. Lock your iteration protocol before you chase quality: Create three fixed test scenes: → Human close-up (face consistency, micro-motion) → Product hero shot (logos, materials, reflections) → Fast camera move (motion coherence + artifacts) Same prompts. Same references. Same settings. The only variable that changes is the model itself. 3. Treat audio as a separate deliverable until you prove determinism: Even when the model can generate audio, you still need: → A “mute-first” render path for visual approvals → A “sound-pass” path for final output This prevents creative review from turning into subjective audio debates during look development. This upgrade is anticipated to be far more consistent in AI production From improved characters across frames to stable audio-video sync. When you achieve stronger coherence and consistency, you know your AI production will reach a top-notch standard 🎯 What are your expectations out of this integration? Give me your thoughts ⬇️

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'Moonvalley, an AI research company that says it is developing “ethical” foundational AI video models trained exclusively on licensed content, announced $84 million in additional funding led by existing investor General Catalyst. The round includes strategic investments from CAA and Comcast Ventures, as well as AI cloud company CoreWeave. Existing investors Khosla Ventures and YCombinator also participated in the round, which brings Moonvalley’s total funding to $154 million.' https://lnkd.in/ddkdeidB

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Another incredibly insight piece from Alexander Lee for brand marketers looking to unlock the potential on of the gaming community. We're big fans of Fortnite at rEvolution. Tony Yuan and I play ton of no build and fast paced blitz mode. Open invite to any indsutry peers who want to drop in with us. 🎮 Epic has done an incredible job positioning Fortnite as a platform, not just a game. Within the Fortnite launcher, you can play the core game and many different modes, including creator maps. Beyond Fortnite, there's Lego experiences, Rocket League, Fall Guys and Festival modes. This means many different ways for brands to engage the gaming community, similar yet different than Roblox. Alex dives into how brands are spending a lot of money on "owned" experiences with limited player counts vs. working with creators on existing maps with built in player bases. I'm a fan of "fishing where the fish are." Some brands focus on awareness, others engagement. Whatever your brands goal is, this article provides some great insights from industry leaders to help your brand get the best return on your gaming investment. “We don’t focus on brand-owned Fortnite maps. One of the things we learned quickly was, if you’re going to do a map, you need to put media behind it, and you need to put the media behind it where players are playing. I think a more impactful way in for brands in Fortnite is to work with existing map creators to find a value adding in for that experience.” In 2025, gaming needs to be part of your brand strategy, finding the right ways in that maxmize investment is key. Between '23 and '24, Fortnite saw a 99% increase in brand activations, let us help your brand stand out. #gaming #fortnite

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