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?? A HUGE thank you to everyone who joined us at the first-ever Uscreen Connect event in Los Angeles last week! ???? Seeing our community come together in person to learn, connect, and grow was amazing. Special shoutout to Chris Sharpe from Find What Feels Good and Brendan Sweeney & Lydia Hurlbut from Filmmakers Academy for sharing their incredible experiences building thriving membership businesses! ???? Your insights were truly inspiring. We can't wait for the next Uscreen Connect in London on November 8th! ????? See you there!

We couldn’t be more thrilled to see the Elite Social Society take off, Milou Pietersz! ?? Thank you for trusting Uscreen to help bring your app and membership vision to life—it’s inspiring to see how much excitement your members have for your community. Seeing 40 new members join in one month is amazing! ??

What an incredible journey this year has been for you, LaShonda Brown! ?? Hitting 2 million views, growing your team, traveling to Portugal, and launching your own app with Uscreen—each milestone is so well-deserved and inspiring. Thank you for sharing these wins and for encouraging all of us to reflect on our own growth. Here’s to celebrating progress every step of the way, and to many more big moments in the future! ????

Welcome to the Uscreen team! ?? We’re thrilled to have you on board and can’t wait to see the incredible contributions you’ll bring to our mission of supporting creators. Here’s to a fantastic journey ahead—let’s make big things happen together! ????

76.5% of creators made more money in 2023 than ever before ?? ?? And it’s only growing Want to make the MOST of what’s left of 2024? We partnered with LaShonda Brown to give you your cheat sheet for the top 10 creator economy trends you need to know: 1) Long-form content is back, baby! While short-form content is here to stay, 59% of Gen Z use short-form to discover longer content. Can we get a hallelujah?! 2) Platform payouts? Still meh. TikTok pays 2-4 cents per 1000 views. Ouch! This means you need some reliable alternatives to monetizing your content (*cough* memberships *cough*) 3) Live streaming is still ?? and the market is set to hit $416.84 billion by 2030 (which we are also particularly good at, just FYI) 4) Creators are ghosting algorithms. Without the transparency of how they actually work creators are saying goodbye to the rollercoaster relationship and leaning into owning their audiences more and more. 5) Netflix-style experiences are in - with 65% of streaming video enjoyed on mobile and TV apps, the demand for quality, accessible content is at an all-time high 6) AI tools are the new intern - they’re helpful, but don’t let them run the show! 7) And speaking of AI, more AI content = tougher competition. So making things with your human brain and SOUL will be key to staying ahead. 8) Brands are finally listening to creators. It’s almost as if creators are more than just a channel for influencer marketing. We know, crazy right?! Creators are being pulled into the creative process earlier so their collaboration is more… well, collaborative. 9) Online communities = higher stability. 76.6% of audiences want to be part of brand communities, they want to feel part of something. 10) Companion content is essential. Repurpose, reuse, and recycle your ideas! When planning your next video, consider repurposing your content into another format, or creating behind-the-scenes content to accompany it. The creator economy was worth a mind-blowing $127.65 billion in 2023 and it’s not slowing down. ?? Creator confessional time: which trend excites you the most? And which one terrifies you? #videobusiness #videomembership #creatormemberships

Ever tried explaining your membership only to get blank stares? ?? Or worse...the polite 'oh, interesting' that really means 'I have no clue what you're talking about'? ?? Here's the deal: if your audience doesn't understand your offering, they won't sign up. Period. But fear not, we paired up with Jade Beason to create your no-nonsense guide to nailing your membership messaging. And here are the 3 key takeaways: Step 1: Craft Your Value Prop (aka Your 'Wow Factor') ? Who's it for? (Hint: "everyone" is not an answer) ? What's the secret sauce? ? What mind-blowing transformation can they expect? Think: "[Your Awesome Membership] helps [Cool People] achieve [Superhero Status] through [Magic Ingredients]." But don't just think it, ink it! Grab a pen and paper (or your favorite note-taking app) and write out your value prop right now. Go wild and free, then refine it until it's crystal clear! Step 2: Flaunt Those Benefits (Show Off a Little!) List your top 3 membership perks, and now, for each one, answer these four questions... ? What's the cool thing? ? Why should they care? ? How often do they get this awesomeness? ? What's the 'OMG' result? Be specific! If you're stumped, imagine explaining it to a friend over coffee. What would make them say, "Wow, I need that!"? Step 3: Spread the Word (The People Need to Know!) ? Website: Lead with your 'wow', then dive into the goodies ? Emails: Drop as much value as you can handle, then just casually drop in how amazing your membership is and how they can sign up ? Social: Mix it up and be creative. While some folks are ready to commit, others need a little more time...and that's ok. Here's your homework: Pick ONE place where you talk about your membership (website, email, or social). Rewrite it using your shiny new value prop and benefit breakdown. Make it so clear and enticing that even your pet could understand (and would totally sign up if they had opposable thumbs). Remember, the right messaging attracts the right members! ?? Creator confessional time: What part of your membership messaging makes you want to pull your hair out? Drop your headaches below and we can handle them together! #videobusiness #videomembership #creatormemberships

Can I just take a quick moment and brag on how insanely awesome the Distribution First community is on the Uscreen platform? - Full membership - Community - And a Netfilx-like experience to view the content Win. Win. Win. (And shout out to Jess Cook for giving an awesome presentation today!)

Thanks for an amazing conference, VidCon! See you all next year!

We loooove this LaShonda Brown! So glad that you and your husband were able to hang out with Amir Shahzeidi & Olga! So cool to see! What did you guys have? We're sure it was delicious!

Meet Justin Porter, the mastermind behind JPM Live Academy. ?? Justin transformed the wedding film game with his unique documentary style, capturing the true essence of special moments. He founded JPM Live Academy to share his passion and shake up the industry’s outdated conventions. If you’re ready to learn the art of storytelling and bring real emotion to your films, check out Justin’s Academy!