European Entrepreneurship in Online Video -- Paola Marinone & Bengu Atamer (BuzzMyVideos)

Paola Marinone (Founder & CEO) and Bengu Atamer (Co-Founder & Director) are the brilliant minds behind BuzzMyVideos, one of the fastest growing European MCNs that represents over 5,000 creators worldwide. In this episode, we learn more about the European video market and discuss the evolution of casual video creation and UGC monetization. We also dig into Paola and Bengu’s experience at Google prior to starting BuzzMyVideos and the lessons they’ve learned along the way: from emphasizing local support for creator communities to the importance of hiring a culturally diverse team, especially when building a global business. Host: James Creech ABOUT THE SHOW All Things Video is a podcast dedicated to uncovering the past and charting the future of the online video ecosystem. Listen to interviews with founders, executives, and thought leaders from the world’s leading video networks and engage in thought-provoking debates about the key issues shaping the next generation of entertainment. From the short-form content revolution to the rise of multi-channel networks (MCNs) and the fragmentation of video viewership in an always-on world, All Things Video reveals the key trends and insights from the world of digital video. Subscribe for new episodes and updates! ABOUT THE HOST James Creech is an entrepreneur focused on technology, online video, and digital media. He currently serves as the SVP, Growth for Bent Pixels, the premier technology provider for the world's leading video networks and next-generation media companies. OUR SPONSOR This episode is brought to you by Mediakix, the leading influencer marketing agency, which connects the world’s top brands with engaged audiences through social media influencers. Their campaigns drive brand awareness, audience engagement, and product sales for brands like Nordstrom, Blue Apron, David Yurman, Hallmark, and more. Visit www.mediakix.com to get started with your influencer campaign today.