Paul Telner

Paul Telner is the Head of Programming at Viral Nation, drawing on his diverse skills and vast experience to develop, create and program original content featuring Viral Nation’s talent, as well as relevant pop culture celebrities. This includes both scripted and unscripted series designed to inspire and entertain while driving awareness and insight into the ever-expanding world of creator culture and the creator economy.\nTelner previously served as Creative Director at BBTV, where he sold multiple projects to major companies like NBC Universal and Snapchat, and created co-production deals with the likes of Howie Mandel, Mike Tyson and T-Pain.\nAt the start of his career, Telner was one of the original YouTube stars, known for his viral comedy videos, which garnered millions of views and were regularly featured on ABC’s The View, MuchMusic, MTV and GQ Magazine.

Industry Track

Blurred Lines: Rethinking the Relationship Between Traditional & Digitally Native Entertainment

Duration: 50 minutes

Location: Room 304CD

Friday, June 20

3:10 pm - 4:00 pm

Tag: Creator Companies & Careers, Marketing, Platforms/Media/Entertainment

Featuring: Adam Rose, Kalen Allen, Paul Telner

The old distinctions between “digital” and “traditional” media are breaking down — fast. In a landscape where creators headline major studio projects, legacy networks develop influencer-first IP, and digital platforms fund original series, the definitions of entertainment are being redefined in real time. This session spotlights collaborations that defy categorization and examines what it takes to build successful, scalable entertainment in a world where distribution is democratized and audiences are co-creators.

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