TMT WEBINAR SERIES
Unlocking value in the creator economy: Trends, opportunities and future growth
We’re pleased to be launching a new series of TMT-focused webinars that will run throughout 2025. To kick off our series, we’re exploring one of the most dynamic and fast-growing sectors in digital media: the creator economy.
🗓️ Date: Tuesday 4 February 2025
🕙 Time: 10:00 EDT, 16:00 CET
👉🏻 Register here to gain insights into one of the most exciting areas in digital media today
Discover the power of the creator economy
The creator economy is revolutionizing digital media and reshaping how individuals, brands and platforms engage with audiences. Driven by independent content creators, innovative monetization models and expansive digital platforms, it's currently the fastest-growing sector in media.
In this webinar, Joanna Stone Herman, Oaklins’ TMT specialist and series host, will guide the discussion as Jay Kirsch, partner at Oaklins DeSilva+Phillips and digital media expert, moderates the session. Joining the conversation are Ross Habif, former Senior Vice President of Corporate Development at Jellysmack and Andrew Hoey, Vice President at Oaklins DeSilva+Phillips, who will provide their insights into the key factors fueling growth in the creator economy, the valuation metrics that matter most in this dynamic space and why strategic buyers and investors are rushing to capitalize on its momentum.
What you’ll gain
- Expert perspectives on emerging trends in the creator economy
- Practical takeaways to assess growth opportunities and valuations
- An understanding of the key drivers behind M&A activity in digital media
A massive wave of consolidation is underway, with creators, platforms and investors cheering it on. Whether you’re a business leader, investor or industry professional, this webinar will equip you with actionable insights into the opportunities ahead.JAY KIRSCH, PARTNER, OAKLINS DESILVA & PHILLIPS, USA
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Meet our hosts, moderator and speakers
Host
Joanna Stone Herman will introduce this webinar and guide the whole series as Oaklins’ expert on emerging TMT trends.
Partner
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Joanna Stone Herman is a partner at Oaklins DeSilva+Phillips in New York, and co-leads Oaklins’ TMT and legaltech teams. She has worked in the broader media and technology industry for over 20 years, and been involved in dozens of transactions on both the sell-side and buy-side. Notable recent transactions include representing Hay House in its sale to Penguin Random House, and supporting the acquisition of Netmaster Holdings Limited (CaseLines) by Thomson Reuters Corporation.
Moderator
Partner
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Jay Kirsch is a partner at Oaklins DeSilva+Phillips in New York and leads Oaklins’ digital media team. A digital media specialist, he also has expertise in legaltech, e-commerce, events and SaaS. Jay joined the firm in 2020, becoming a partner in 2022. Recent transactions include leading the sales of Taunton Press to Active Interest Media, Network Media to Jellysmack, Centennial Media to Presidio Investors and Critical Mention to Onclusive.
Panelists
Former Senior Vice President of Corporate Development
Jellysmack
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Ross Habif is the former senior vice president of corporate development at Jellysmack, where he focused on optimizing and distributing video content across social media platforms. With over 15 years of experience in the entertainment industry, he has expertise in strategy, M&A, analytics, and corporate development.Prior to Jellysmack, Ross held senior roles at RNN-TV and A+E Networks, driving international distribution, digital platform growth, and key M&A activities. He holds a JD/MBA from UCLA, specializing in media strategy, and a BS in Radio/Television/Film and Psychology from Northwestern University.
Vice President
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Andrew Hoey is a vice president at Oaklins DeSilva+Phillips in New York, specializing in marketing & advertising services and technology. He supports buy-side and sell-side transactions through market research, valuations and client documentation. Notable engagements include Movers+Shakers’ sale to Stagwell, Yahoo!’s partnership with Taboola and Martin.ai’s sale to PubMatic. Prior to Oaklins, Andrew worked at Madison Alley and LUMA Partners. He holds a BS in Accounting from Bentley University, an MS in Accounting from the University of Notre Dame and is a certified public accountant.
About our TMT webinar series
This session on the creator economy is part of Oaklins’ TMT webinar series, hosted by our global TMT specialists Joanna Stone Herman and Brad A. Adams. Each webinar focuses on technology-driven trends that are reshaping industries and creating new opportunities for growth.
Upcoming webinars:
- Artificial Intelligence: Shaping valuations and due diligence
- Internet of Things (IoT): Unlocking opportunities in smart manufacturing
Stay tuned to learn about the rest of the series where we’ll continue exploring the future of TMT.
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