Stephen Christy from BOOM! Studios

Find STEPHEN CHRISTY:   https://www.boom-studios.com/   Instagram: @stephenchristy/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-christy-55681ab/  CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction and Setting the Stage 03:01 Stephen Christy's Journey in Comics 05:48 The Evolution of Archaia and Its Impact 09:00 The Challenges of Small Publishers 11:53 The Role of Development in Comics 15:01 The Transition to Editor-in-Chief at Archaia 18:01 Quality Over Quantity: Archaia's Philosophy 21:09 The Future of Comics Publishing 33:23 Building a Brand Without a Budget 34:54 The Arkea Internship Program: Nurturing Talent 36:02 Navigating Leadership Challenges 40:02 Customer Acquisition vs. Business Sustainability 43:31 The Acquisition of Arkea by Boom 49:10 Transitioning to Boom Studios 54:44 The Challenges of Merging Cultures 01:01:06 The Impact of Disney's Acquisition on Boom 01:06:31 Innovating During a Pandemic: The Rise of Berserker 01:07:57 Navigating Financial Challenges 01:08:33 Leadership Changes and Company Dynamics 01:10:55 The Evolution of Company Leadership 01:15:07 Transitioning to a New Era 01:19:03 Adapting to Corporate Structures 01:20:17 Success Amidst Industry Changes 01:24:06 High Concept: The Key to Adaptation 01:29:11 The Importance of Persistence 01:32:38 Hiring for Development: What Matters 01:35:25 The Future of Comics and Entertainment 01:39:36 Threats and Opportunities in the Industry Follow Comic Industry Insiders on Twitter: @pranadms Instagram: @pranadms LinkedIn: /prana-direct-market-solutions/   Follow Atom! Freeman on Twitter: @AtomBangFreeman Producer: Stephanie Gerk Research: Anthony Militano Have something to tell us? Email the show at: [email protected]   Comic Industry Insiders: where our goal is to get to know the people behind the scenes in the comic book industry and uncover the secrets that will help you understand and grow your own business or career in comics. Every episode, join host Atom! Freeman as he sits down with industry guests to unravel those secrets.    Theme Song:  Modern Technology Theme by Tim Murov