The Creative Influencer

Minisode Three of Season Three.  In minisodes, we answer questions that our listeners have emailed Jon.  In this minisode, Jon discusses the growing underbelly of Instagram, where influencers are propositioned for sex in exchange for money, gifts and trips. A full transcript of this episode is available at Jon’s entertainment law blog at www.pfeifferlaw.com/entertainment-law-blog/

Episode Three of Season Three. We interview Linnea Miron. Linnea talks to us about her path from a corporate lawyer at one of the world’s largest law firms to CEO of Real Wellness, a cannabis company specializing in CBD products. Our conversation is wide-ranging from astrology to her use of Instagram to market her company. A full transcript of this episode is available at Jon’s entertainment law blog at www.pfeifferlaw.com/entertainment-law-blog/

Minisode Two of Season Three. In minisodes, we answer questions that our listeners have emailed Jon. In this minisode, Jon discusses whether the NCAA is going to allow college football players to make money on YouTube and Instagram and the future prospect of the student athlete influencer. A full transcript of this episode is available at Jon’s entertainment law blog at www.pfeifferlaw.com/entertainment-law-blog/

Episode Two of Season Three. We interview Aja Dang. Aja is a YouTube creator, known for her honest and positive lifestyle vlog and her passion for helping animals. She also co-hosts the podcast “Heavy Topics with Lightweights.” Aja shares her journey from broadcast journalism to lifestyle “journalism” with lots of humor and fun insight along the way. A full transcript of this episode is available at Jon’s entertainment law blog at www.pfeifferlaw.com/entertainment-law-blog/

Minisode One of Season Three. In minisodes, we answer questions that our listeners have emailed Jon. In this minisode, Jon discusses the new FTC document called “Disclosures 101 for Social Media Influencers.” A full transcript of this episode is available at Jon’s entertainment law blog at www.pfeifferlaw.com/entertainment-law-blog/

Episode One of Season Three. We interview Tiffany Mitchell. Tiffany is an Instagram influencer. She was involved in a motorcycle accident and later posted about it. Then, BuzzFeed did a hit piece implying that she staged the accident. Tiffany tells us about the personal impact. She also talks about her journey to become an influencer, and why she doesn’t like to call herself one. A full transcript of this episode is available at Jon’s entertainment law blog at www.pfeifferlaw.com/entertainment-law-blo

We are excited to announce the launch of Season Three of The Creative Influencer podcast. This is going to be a great season. Our guests this season are wide ranging—from Instagram to the NFL to YouTube. Stay tuned, this will be fun.

Episode Fifteen of Season Two. Part two of our special two-part interview with Robert Kozinets. Robert is the Jayne and Hans Hufschmid Chair in Strategic Public Relations and Business Communication at USC Annenberg. In this part, Rob gives takes a deep dive into influencer relations across platforms and countries and shares his predictions for the future. A full transcript of this episode is available at Jon’s entertainment law blog at www.pfeifferlaw.com/entertainment-law-blog/

Episode Fourteen of Season Two. We interview Robert Kozinets. Robert is the Jayne and Hans Hufschmid Chair in Strategic Public Relations and Business Communicationat USC Annenberg and teaches a class about influencer marketing. Rob has studied the topic since the early days of the internet and is currently writing the first ever college textbook on influencer relations. But don’t let the fact that Rob is a professor put you off; this is not a lecture. Part one of a special two-part interview.

Minisode Thirteen of Season Two. In minisodes, we answer questions that our listeners have emailed Jon. In this minisode, Jon discusses a recent survey that shows more teens get their news from YouTube than from traditional news media. A full transcript of this episode is available at Jon’s entertainment law blog at www.pfeifferlaw.com/entertainment-law-blog/

Episode Thirteen of Season Two. We interview Taryne Renee. Taryne Renee is the co-host of the “Unsolicited Advice” Podcast with Ashley McDonal. She is also a former YouTuber, who quit YouTube after building a sizable following. Taryne tells us her perspective of how to be a successful Influencer and why she quit YouTube and how she became a podcaster.

Minisode Twelve of Season Two. In minisodes, we answer questions that our listeners have emailed Jon. In this minisode, Jon discusses the wild-wild-west of advertising on Social Media when it comes to “adult themes” such as smoking, vaping and drinking. A full transcript of this episode is available at Jon’s entertainment law blog at www.pfeifferlaw.com/entertainment-law-blog/

Episode Twelve of Season Two. We interview Travis Eliot. Travis is an internationally known yoga instructor, meditation teacher, musician, author and entrepreneur. Travis shares his incredible story about his journey to where he is today. His search for spiritual fulfillment holds truths and lessons for us all on how to use one’s influence for good. A full transcript of this episode is available on Jon’s entertainment law blog at www.pfeifferlaw.com/entertainment-law-blog/

Minisode Eleven of Season Two.  In minisodes, we answer questions that our listeners have emailed Jon. In this special follow-up minisode, Jon discusses recent changes to YouTube’s recommendation algorithm after Google settled with the FTC over children’s privacy issues. A full transcript of this episode is available at Jon’s entertainment law blog at www.pfeifferlaw.com/entertainment-law-blog/

Episode Eleven of Season Two. We interview Natalie Brunell. Natalie is a national ABC News correspondent in Los Angeles and an adjunct professor of journalism at USC. She is also the host of her own podcast, the Career Stories Podcast. Natalie talks about her journey onto TV and reporting the news. Her passion and persistence offer an example to other Influencers about how you can accomplish anything you set your mind to. We talk the future of News and how Journalism is aided and impacted by Social Media.