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34. Setting a new standard for impact in media with WaterBear, the free “Netflix” of captivating films and thought-provoking series

34. Setting a new standard for impact in media with WaterBear, the free “Netflix” of captivating films and thought-provoking series

Update: 2023-10-25
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If you are into media, documentaries, activism, growing communities, NGOs, impact, technology & how to use product to drive action. This episode is for you.


In a world where “bad news sell better” it’s easy to believe that it’s all negative.


In this episode with Sam Sutaria, CEO and first employee at WaterBear, you will learn 


💡 How to set a new standard for impact in media 💡  


WaterBear is a free Netflix-like content platform with a twist 😉


They have over 1,000 inspiring documentaries and movies, all developed in collaboration with people and organizations changing the world for the better.


🚀 WaterBear brings entertainment but also inspires you to take action, to dive deeper into the issue and to connect with like-minded individuals who care to drive tangible, measurable impact around the world.


🌐 The WaterBear Network is made of:


- 700’000+ subscribers


- a free subscription, no ads


- 3 Million followers across all channels


- 40+ FTEs


- 150+ NGOs and freelancers with whom they work in collaboration


 


In this episode you will learn:


- What’s the mission of WaterBear and how they came up with a new business model for media


- How brands need to focus on new ways to tell stories


- Revenue streams for a streaming company without ads


- How do you measure real impact in media


- Navigating the lessons learned during fundraising


- How B2B2C can really be collaborative


- How to grow a supportive community


- What’s the impact of positive news




Watch the full episode on YouTube - link  




Resources:


Sam’s LinkedIn">LinkedIn


WaterBear website">website


Book recommendation: The Creative Act: A Way of Being">The Creative Act: A Way of Being by Rick Rubin




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34. Setting a new standard for impact in media with WaterBear, the free “Netflix” of captivating films and thought-provoking series

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