Eye on APAC: Building a Digital Business in Emerging Markets -- Eugene Choi & Allen Lee (Co-Founders, Collab Asia)

Eugene Choi and Allen Lee are the Co-Founders of Collab Asia. Eugene started his career in advertising, later worked at Korean media giant CJ E&M, and then worked on a number of independent projects in the digital media space. Allen, on the other hand, started out in finance and corporate development within the entertainment industry, initially working with more traditional studios before transitioning to digital. In this episode, we examine digital media’s explosive growth in Asia, from emerging markets like China and Indonesia to more established territories like Korea and Japan. We discuss the competitive landscape in APAC after several recent acquisitions, assess the performance of MCNs that have gone public (Brave Bison, UUUM, and Yeah1), and highlight examples of innovation throughout Asia. Finally, Eugene and Allen explain what most Americans misunderstand about Asia and share their takeaways from VidCon 2019. 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 media companies and engage in thought-provoking debates about the issues shaping the next generation of entertainment. From the short-form content revolution to the fragmentation of video viewership in an always-on world, All Things Video reveals the key trends and insights from the world of digital media. Follow All Things Video on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn for new episodes and updates! ABOUT THE HOST James Creech is an entrepreneur focused on technology, online video, and digital media. He is the Co-Founder & CEO of Paladin, the essential influencer marketing platform for media companies, agencies, and brands.