Creator Playbook: Unlocking Brand Partnerships & Engagement

Mar 7, 2025

11:30am – 12:30pm CT

As digital content continues to evolve, creators are finding innovative ways to engage audiences, with creator content across formats driving significant engagement for brands. Spotter's data reveals that creator content, whether short-form, long-form, or episodic, has consistently high watch times and retention rates for 2023-2024, highlighting the powerful connection between creators and their communities. This trend presents exciting new opportunities for creators to attract brand partnerships and build authentic, lasting audience relationships. In this presentation, YouTube Creators and experts Colin & Samir, along with Lauren Benedict, CRO of Spotter, will explore how creators can leverage various content formats to craft compelling narratives, secure brand collaborations, and achieve greater impact through meaningful audience engagement. Attendees will gain insights into effective content strategies and learn actionable takeaways for building community and fostering brand partnerships in this dynamic content landscape.

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photo of Samir Chaudry

Samir Chaudry

The Colin and Samir Show

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Colin Rosenblum

The Colin and Samir Show

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Format: Panel
Type: Session
Level: Intermediate