The final Creator News of 2024 is here, packed with insights and tips to help you launch standout campaigns in the new year: 🎯 The best times to launch in 2025 📚 8 storytelling tips to rally backers 💡 Why $1 rewards make a big difference 📆 How 2025 Open Calls can amplify your project Read more and get ready to make 2025 your most creative year yet! 🙌
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Our creators continue to make magic! ✨ This year on Kickstarter, Joel Bervell successfully funded his animated children’s show, The Doctor Is In, with nearly $62,000 raised from 520 backers. YouTube noticed the impact of Joel's incredible community and is now an official partner of the show! The series will premiere next summer exclusively on YouTube. 👏 Congratulations, Joel! We’re excited to witness your journey. 💚
LinkedIn Top Voice | Medical Mythbuster: 2025 Forbes 30 Under 30 (Social Media) | 2024 TED Fellow | 2022 NMQF 40 Under 40 Leader in Health | 300 million+ views on TikTok & Instagram | 1M+ followers across social media
Some big news! I’m thrilled to announce that I’m officially partnering with YouTube to bring The Doctor Is In to life. This show is a groundbreaking digital animated series that combines live-action and animation to inspire and empower the next generation of medical professionals! As your host—aka the “Medical Mythbuster”—I’ll play a friendly pediatrician answering curious medical questions from my 2D-animated co-host, Little Leland, a lovable five-year-old with endless questions about how the human body works. Thanks to your incredible support of our Kickstarter campaign, which raised nearly $62,000, The Doctor Is In caught the attention of YouTube Health, a division dedicated to making high-quality health information accessible. Through this exciting partnership, YouTube Health is helping financially support the series, which will premiere exclusively on YouTube next summer! Each episode blends education with entertainment, tackling relatable topics like catching a cold or losing a tooth, while also introducing young audiences to career paths in medicine. Alongside Little Leland, I’ll be joined by a cast of animated anthropomorphic medical tools, including Otto (a grumpy doctor’s bag), Sammie (a friendly stethoscope), and Zada (a clever x-ray machine). This series is about more than just answering questions—it’s about breaking down barriers in medicine and science while celebrating inclusivity, representation, and the power of diverse voices in healthcare. I can’t wait for you to meet the The Doctor Is In team and join us on this journey to inspire future doctors, nurses, and healthcare leaders! Let’s make learning fun and accessible for all. 🩺✨ Special thank you to the incredible teams at AdAstraMedia who have been instrumental in bringing this to life, YouTube Health (Garth Graham, Ifelola O.) for the support and Kidscreen for the announcement. Onwards and upwards 🙏🏾
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Empowering creators! 👏 Since 2021, we’ve partnered with Creative Capital, Skoll Foundation, and Mellon Foundation to provide $700,000 in support to Kickstarter creators through the Creative Capital Creator Fund. With the fund now fully allocated, we celebrate its impact and the diverse, culture-shifting projects it has helped bring to life. 🔗 Learn more about the projects powered by the Creative Capital Creator Fund here: https://lnkd.in/dbWe3n3Q
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At Art Basel, we curated a beautiful space where artists and creators could connect with the Kickstarter team, sparking inspiration for projects in 2025 and beyond. ✨ This year, we were honored to feature a special art installation by the talented Diana Eusebio A special thank you to our event partner, Gran Coramino, for celebrating with us! 🥂
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Ready to upgrade your crowdfunding campaign marketing? Join our award-winning Head of Content, Brandon Smithwrick 🧠, for a creator webinar packed with actionable social media gems and strategies! 👉 Secure your spot: https://lu.ma/h1mmb83o
Director of Content at Kickstarter | Forbes 30 Under 30 '24 | Creatorpreneur | B2B Creator | Speaker
Today, to break through online, you have to be a sudo content creator, and it's not fair. If you’ve been struggling to build an engaged audience or wondering how to create content that drives real results—this one’s for you. Join me and Kickstarter for a 1-hour webinar packed with actionable strategies on social media tips for your next crowdfunding campaign. We’ll dive into: 💡 Proven techniques to build & sustain an audience on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and LinkedIn 💡 Content ideas for every campaign stage—from pre-launch teasers to late pledges 💡 Influencer marketing tips to amplify your reach 💡 Platform-specific strategies that actually work 💡 Real examples from Kickstarter creators crushing it on social PLUS: Get your burning questions answered in a live Q&A session. Join the 280+ creators & entrepreneur registered: https://lu.ma/h1mmb83o 🚀 Let’s make your ideas impossible to ignore. #Kickstarter #Crowdfunding #SocialMediaTips
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🎉 We're celebrating Kickstarter alum Dawn Porter, the brilliant director of 'Luther: Never Too Much.' The documentary honors the life and work of Luther Vandross with the support of Jamie Foxx and Colin Firth as executive producers. 💬 "Many of my formative years were accompanied by Luther’s music, so it was very important for me to make this film and do Luther right by it. But as much as I’ve always loved his music and personality, I learned so much more about his story through the making of this film." — Dawn, as shared with Variety Revisit Dawn’s 2016 Kickstarter project 'Trapped,' and join us in celebrating her impactful work! https://lnkd.in/gS8GGhBC
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Understanding the next steps in your entrepreneurial journey can be challenging. Entrepreneurs and business mentors Rob Walling and Sherry Walling, PhD, are launching Exit Strategy — a guide for creators ready to sell their businesses and take the next step toward creative independence. 📖 Learn more about the project: https://lnkd.in/gS9jaWdV
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What’s stopping you from sharing your ideas? 🤔 Sharing your ideas can unlock collaboration in your network, attract Backers, connect you with future partners, and uncover opportunities you might not expect. 🔁 Share your goals → gain valuable feedback → build connections → spark more ideas Ready to take the leap? Read these tips: https://bit.ly/3Za44T9 📸: Kreshonna Keane
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🚀 Ready to bring your comic to life on Kickstarter? Join us tomorrow for a virtual masterclass with our Comics Lead, Sam Kusek! Whether you're a seasoned Creator or just getting started, Sam will guide you through the essentials of crowdfunding through Kickstarter, from engaging backers to building a community around your project! 🎟️ RSVP now: https://lu.ma/eal5egip
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We’re wrapping up the year with two new webinars designed to help Creators on their crowdfunding journey! 💚 📅 Comics Masterclass on Nov 12 — RSVP: https://lu.ma/eal5egip 📅 Social Media Masterclass on Dec 12 — RSVP: https://lu.ma/h1mmb83o
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