Creator Now & Next is a media company that covers the business insights and industry forces shaping the creator economy. We host premium conversations and spotlight the business thinking driving the creator ecosystem.We feature the people shaping digital culture, creators, founders, CMOs, and industry leaders, and translate their experiences into strategic insights for creators looking to grow and operate like businesses, as well as the brands, investors, and builders who power the space.Our mission is simple: make sense of what is happening now and reveal what is coming next in the creator economy.If you’re creating, leading, or building in this space, this is where you stay ahead.
Cole Mason is the CEO and Co-Founder of Pearpop, the leading creator marketing platform revolutionizing how brands and creators collaborate. A 2021 Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, Cole has raised over $37+ million in funding for Pearpop, which now partners with top-tier clients including Netflix, Progressive, Microsoft, and more. An entrepreneur and builder at heart, he brings sharp insight and a bold, forward-looking perspective on the future of the creator economy.
Taylor Lovelace is the Senior Client Services and Social Media Manager at Pearpop, and was one of the company’s first employees. A creator herself, Taylor brings insider knowledge and on-the-ground perspective on how creators and brands connect in today’s digital culture.