Sam Blumenthal

In its Synthetic Media Landscape report, Samsung Next argues that synthetic media is the third evolutionary stage of media: 1.  The Past: Old Media. Enabled mass distribution for a select few through TV, radio, and print. Enabling Technology: Broadcasting. 2.  The Present: New Media. Enabled democratized distribution for everyone through social... See more

As gaming stars have attracted a wider range of brand sponsorships in recent years, more female gamers are receiving brand sponsorships too, said Neto. “A lot of work is still needed for more women to have the recognition that they deserve and for the gaming space to be a safe and empowering space for them,” she said.

Third-party seller acquirers will continue to be popular because many of the large consumer packaged goods companies aren’t as good at selling online, according to Jason Stoffer, general partner at Maveron, a venture capital firm investing in consumer products and services.  “These aggregator companies are good at the online perspective with... See more

Three Cross-border Shipping Models. DTC brands need to develop a suitable cross-border import strategy, maximize their merchandise strength, and avoid risks that create additional costs to the business. For most sales channels, brands can consider one of the following 3 methods, or even a hybrid model. Personal Parcel / UPU Postal Shipping,... See more