Reimagining Live Events: How to Create Digital-First Experiences -- Jasper Donat (Co-Founder & CEO, Branded)

Jasper Donat is the Co-Founder & CEO of Branded, an event marketing agency behind All That Matters, YouTube FanFest, and It’s a Girl Thing. Jasper is originally from London but has spent the last 25+ years in Asia, primarily between Singapore and Hong Kong. Prior to launching Branded, he worked in sales and account management for Star TV, ESPN, and Eurosport. In this episode, Jasper explains the impact of coronavirus on the live events business and what it means to launch a digital-first conference. We also discuss Jasper’s propensity for saying yes to new challenges, from selling vacation properties in Spain to moving to Hong Kong to start his career in media. And finally, we debate Hong Kong’s political future and the potential outcome of the recent TikTok controversy. This was our first video interview, so you can watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/t_i2BJufiaU Host: James Creech LISTENER SUPPORT If you’d like to make a small monthly donation  to help support future episodes, please visit https://anchor.fm/allthingsvideopodcast/support 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.