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Startups Helping Creators Build Community: Patreon, Discord
As the creator economy continues to grow, creators are looking for new ways to build and sustain their communities beyond traditional social media platforms. Startups like Patreon and Discord have emerged as popular options for creators to monetize their content and connect with their fans in more intimate settings.
According to Jim Louderback, a creator-economy expert and former CEO of VidCon, traditional social media platforms have become "awareness engines" for creators, but they don't provide the same level of engagement as more specialized platforms.
"Creators need to find ways to move their most loyal fans from these awareness engines into more intimate spaces, both online and offline," Louderback said.
To help creators navigate the growing number of community platforms, Business Insider compiled a list of 11 startups that creators use to turn their audiences into communities. The list includes platforms like Uscreen, which was built for on-demand video content, and Fourthwall, an e-commerce solution for *
As the creator economy continues to grow, creators are looking for new ways to build and sustain their communities beyond traditional social media platforms. Startups like Patreon and Discord have emerged as popular options for creators to monetize their content and connect with their fans in more intimate settings.
According to Jim Louderback, a creator-economy expert and former CEO of VidCon, traditional social media platforms have become "awareness engines" for creators, but they don't provide the same level of engagement as more specialized platforms.
"Creators need to find ways to move their most loyal fans from these awareness engines into more intimate spaces, both online and offline," Louderback said.
To help creators navigate the growing number of community platforms, Business Insider compiled a list of 11 startups that creators use to turn their audiences into communities. The list includes platforms like Uscreen, which was built for on-demand video content, and Fourthwall, an e-commerce solution for *
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