Amanda Perelli

Amanda Perelli is a senior creator economy reporter at Business Insider covering social media influencers, advertising and marketing trends, and the creator industry at large. Her reporting on a secretive OnlyFans management firm was recognized by the LA Press Club's National Entertainment Journalism Awards as its top Business Tech and Arts story in 2022. She was also named a Top Voice in the Creator Economy by LinkedIn.She writes the weekly newsletter, Business Insider Creators, a rundown of the latest scoops, trends, and strategies in the creator economy. You can subscribe on LinkedIn.

Industry Track

Running The Playbook: Top Operators on Executing at Scale

Duration: 40 minutes

Location: Ballroom AB (Industry Mainstage)

Thursday, June 19

9:40 am - 10:20 am

Categories: Commerce/Retail, Creator Companies & Careers, Platforms/Media/Entertainment, Revenue & Monetization

Featuring: Amanda Perelli, Kevin Daigle, Nick Witters and more

Several years into the development of this critical leadership role, it’s officially time to level up the “Creator Company COO” conversation. This session focuses on where the function stands today — building scalable operational strategies, approaching growth beyond organic momentum, expanding into new verticals, and pursuing creative JVs, partnerships, and more. Hear from top operators on how they’ve moved from building the playbook to actively running it, optimizing how a creator company operates and grows from here.

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Creator Track

Maximizing Revenue: Building Sustainable Income Streams

Duration: 45 minutes

Location: Room 207CD

Friday, June 20

2:45 pm - 3:30 pm

Featuring: Amanda Perelli, Dylan Huey, Jess Hunichen and more

This panel will share what creators need to know about leveraging different ways to make money in the creator economy. Topics to be discussed include: exploring avenues like brand partnerships, affiliate marketing, and merchandise; monetizing name, image, and likeness; and fostering audience loyalty for subscription-based revenue. For brand marketers in the audience, the panelists will discuss innovative ways brands can structure revenue opportunities for creator partnerships, from equity in the company to live shopping, especially on different platforms as the creator economy evolves in real-time.

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