Natalie Jarvey
Writer, Like & Subscribe
Ankler Media
Natalie Jarvey is the author of Like & Subscribe, a newsletter about the big business of the creator economy from Ankler Media. Jarvey has covered creators, the rise of streaming and the technological disruption of Hollywood for over a decade at outlets including The Hollywood Reporter and Business Insider. Prior to launching Like & Subscribe, Jarvey was Hollywood Correspondent at Vanity Fair, where she led coverage over the business of the entertainment industry. \n
Industry Track
Creator-Led Studios Are the New Hollywood: Scaling IP, Revenue, and Purpose-Driven Storytelling with Dhar Mann Studios
Duration: 1 hour
Location: Ballroom AB (Industry Mainstage)
Friday, June 20
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Featuring: David Freeman (Global Head of the Digital Media Department at Creative Artists Agency (CAA)), Dhar Mann (Founder/Chairman at Dhar Mann Studios), Natalie Jarvey (Writer, Like & Subscribe at Ankler Media) and more
Dhar Mann Studios is one of the most powerful examples of this new era. With nearly 200 employees and a 125,000 sq ft studio in Burbank, DMS has become a case study in how a creator-born business can deliver not just viral content, but cultural impact, scale, and revenue, while staying mission-driven. That model now extends beyond Dhar. Through its creator services arm, 5th Quarter Agency, DMS helps other creators monetize their IP, reduce burnout, and generate new revenue streams without increasing overhead.
DMS Founder Dhar Mann, DMS CEO Sean Atkins, and David Freeman, Co-Head of Digital Media at CAA, unpack what this shift means for the future of the industry and share how creators can scale sustainable businesses, unlock new monetization opportunities, and drive the next wave of collaboration between traditional and digital entertainment.
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