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Stephanie Wahlers is a Talent Manager and Director of Digital at Night, a next-generation talent management company representing some of the most prominent and beloved creators in the world. She joined the company in 2019 as its fourth employee, helping to lay the foundation at Night in its early stages. Since then, Stephanie has steadily risen through the organization, building a career that now includes managing her own diverse and influential roster of talent.\n\nOver the years, she has worked closely with leading digital and gaming creators across YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitch. Her expertise has been instrumental in expanding Night’s acclaimed talent lineup across fast-growing verticals including food and travel, gaming, commentary, and pop culture breakdowns.\n\nHer hobbies on the side include watching videos about cave-diving horror stories, sewing her own clothes, and feeding in League of Legends.

Industry Track

Talent Management AMA

Duration: 45 minutes

Location: Room 304CD

Friday, June 20

3:45 pm - 4:30 pm

Featuring: Anhar Karim (Entertainment Writer at Forbes.com), Damian Skoczylas (SVP, Talent Agency at Viral Nation), Josh DeAngelis (Head of Talent at Palette Media, Inc.) and more

Few roles in the creator economy offer a broader view of deal flow than today’s talent managers. As the space matures, so does the function of representation, shaped by shifting platform dynamics, evolving brand expectations, and increasingly sophisticated creator businesses.In this session, top talent managers and industry leaders unpack how the role is changing, what trends they’re seeing in partnerships and deal structures, and how they’re helping creators navigate growth. This session features a candid panel discussion followed by a live AMA where attendees can ask the experts directly.

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