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How an Instagram DM Led to Touring with The Chainsmokers

How an Instagram DM Led to Touring with The Chainsmokers

Update: 2025-10-01
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Jeremiah Davis (ThatOneBlondKid) is a creative director & videographer with 10+ years of experience in the music industry. He’s worked with some of the world’s biggest artists including The Chainsmokers and Justin Bieber. Jeremiah is the founder & chief creative officer of Us Versus Them, a boutique agency that produces creative campaigns for major brands including Disney, Snapchat, Adidas, and more.


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[00:00:49 ] Getting started as a creative freelancer.

[00:02:26 ] The Chainsmokers “Closer” music video.

[00:03:23 ] Networking via Instagram DMs.

[00:04:52 ] Today’s best social platforms.

[00:07:55 ] Breakdown of income.

[00:09:02 ] Working with big brands.

[00:10:07 ] Trust leads to jobs.

[00:11:45 ] UVT Agency.

[00:12:48 ] What $400,000 project looks like.

[00:15:05 ] Favorite projects.

[00:16:44 ] Working closely with talent.

[00:18:49 ] Biggest artist brand deal.

[00:19:52 ] Touring with The Chainsmokers.

[00:21:38 ] Advice for getting recognized.

[00:22:54 ] Getting paid on tour.

[00:25:00 ] Payment plans for touring with artists.

[00:28:59 ] Standing out in a saturated market.

[00:30:49 ] Following trends versus making what you want

[00:33:22 ] Advice from mentors in the industry.

[00:37:48 ] Pivotal decisions that led to now.

[00:40:01 ] Building an agency.

[00:42:57 ] Agency payroll structure.

[00:43:45 ] Productivity hacks.

[00:48:56 ] Monetary goals.

[00:54:20 ] A.I. in the creative space.

[00:56:05 ] What excites you most right now.


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How an Instagram DM Led to Touring with The Chainsmokers

How an Instagram DM Led to Touring with The Chainsmokers

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