Jordan Balke

Founder
Springboard Creator Consulting

Jordan (she/they) is a community strategist and audience development expert who has worked with dozens of digital creators across YouTube, Patreon, and beyond. With a background in science and data analysis, Jordan brings a unique ability to translate audience behavior into actionable strategies that support sustainable, long-term careers.Her work is grounded in the knowledge that regardless of platform or content vertical, audiences are driven by shared core values: belonging, engagement, and purpose. Jordan has helped creators in niches as varied as fandom content, fashion history, 3D animation, and music tap into these values to grow stronger communities and deepen revenue streams.From launching new products to developing entire lifestyle brands, Jordan pairs vision with execution to eliminate creator pain points and unlock growth. Whether designing membership surveys or overhauling content strategy, she helps creators build ecosystems that are as thoughtful and intentional as the content itself.

Industry Track

The Evolution of Creator Communities: Memberships, Subscriptions, Premium Content and More

Duration: 40 minutes

Location: Room 304CD

Friday, June 20

1:50 pm - 2:30 pm

Featuring: Aditi Rajvanshi (Head Of Strategy, Portal A at Portal A), Bethany Brown (Senior Director, Subscription Content & Strategy at Mythical Entertainment), Jordan Balke (Founder at Springboard Creator Consulting) and more

As advertising revenue fluctuates and algorithms shift, creators are building more durable business models through direct community engagement. This session explores how creators —and the platforms and partners that support them — are investing in memberships, gated content, private communities, and subscription offerings to foster deeper connections and drive sustainable revenue.

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