Building Hollywood Buzz Without the Hollywood Style Campaign

Event ID: PP1162510

Mon, Mar 16, 2026 | 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Venue: Bridge Ballroom AB (Omni Downtown)

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Summary

A number of specialty streaming platforms have been able to scale their audiences without needing to invest regularly in big launch stunts, massive advertising campaigns, and other means typical of the Hollywood machine. Hear from marketing heads at streaming services like Rakuten Viki, BritBox, and Hallmark+ about their secrets for leaning into fandom to build loyal audiences.

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