KevOnStage's Historic Tubi Deal, Jordan Brand's Struggles & Kevin Hart's Leadership Test | The Kickback Briefing

#38: Creators have the power and Hollywood is taking notice. KevOnStage's new deal with Tubi proves it.There was a time when shows couldn't get the green light without studio backing. These days, creators aren't waiting for an industry to validate them.Instead, they are creating their own content and building their audiences and studios and streaming platforms are knocking on their door.This week we’re breaking down comedian and creator KevOnStage's new expansive partnership with Tubi, Jordan Brand scaling back it's first sneaker and the leadership lessons we can learn from Kevin Hart.In this episode, we discuss:What KevOnStage's historic Tubi partnership signals for the creator economyWhy audience ownership matters more than everHow legacy brands like Jordan Brand can remain relevant with the change in sneaker cultureWhy every founder isn't meant to be CEOWhether you own your audience, are working to regain your audience or have to learn how to get out of your own way, the theme is the same: know where the power lies.Resources:Deadline: KevOnStage Signs New Tubi DealAfroTech: KevOnStage Expanded PartnershipBlex Media: Owning His Work & The Creator EconomyHipHop Wired: Jordan Brand to Cut Back on Air Jordan 1 ReleasesLA Times: Inside A Year of Chaos and Turmoil At Kevin Hart's Media Company📧 Your curated dose of Black culture, brand spotlights & real inspiration. Subscribe to the newsletter → kerihenderson.com/newsletter🛍️ Shop With Intention. Shop Black-Owned. Products that actually fit into your everyday life → https://bit.ly/12-products-everyday-life📲 Stay in the loop: Instagram → @kerilhenderson | @thekickbackwithkeri YouTube → @kerilhenderson TikTok @thekickbackwithkeriShop Affiliates: Get 10% off Dosso Beauty → https://dossobeauty.com/KERIHENDERSONEnjoying the podcast? Support the show