With 7M+ followers, Reid Hailey became one of the largest IG meme creators via Shitheadsteve. Through his creativity and entrepreneurial prowess, Hailey has since built Doing Things, a conglomerate creator business responsible for some of the most viral content on the internet. Doing Things has built a community of 85M+ fans across brands such as, Overheard, MiddleClassFancy, Recess Therapy, & Bob Does Sports. This fireside examines how he is building the future of media through creator led shows and brands with a diverse business model including ads, commerce, events, and more.

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Reid Hailey

Doing Things Media

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Saba Hamedy

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