HOW TRUSTED CREATORS MONETIZE THEIR AUDIENCE WITHOUT SELLING OUT

2026-09-29 · 18:30:00 · New York

Kit Studios, New York

Hosted by Ugly Talk HQ at Kit Studios, this New York gathering explores how creators monetize through offline experiences, sponsorships, and community ventures without losing audience trust.

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Address: Kit Studios, New York

Hosted by Ugly Talk HQ

Founder brief

Who should attend

Founders building in the creator economy, media operators, and independent talent seeking sustainable monetization will find the material relevant. Since entry requires advance approval, applicants should have a direct interest in brand deals, live events, or creator-led commercial models.

What happens

Sessions cover turning attention into paid experiences, understanding sponsor metrics, and managing hidden production costs. The schedule also tackles the balance between free and paid access, alongside strategies for protecting audience goodwill once commercial partnerships go live.

Who's in the room

Kit Studios provides the venue, joined by speakers Ayanna Dutton-Diaz of AD Consulting, Haley Janicek from Kit, and Matt Mitsui of Content Creators Exchange of New York. Attendees include vetted media founders and community organizers operating across the local creator ecosystem.

How to prepare

Bring clear notes on your current audience monetization experiments and sponsorship metrics. Arrive ready to ask targeted questions about event production economics, and have a concise, natural overview of your media business prepared for informal conversations with fellow operators.

Organizer: Ugly Talk

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At a glance

Tickets
10 usd
Theme
The Business of Being a Creator and Q4 Welcome Party
Who can apply
Admission is by approval only.
Sectors
Media gaming

Agenda

  1. Money beyond the feed — How creators turn attention into events, communities, studios, and paid experiences.
  2. The sponsor math — What brands pay for, what they expect, and what creators need to show before asking for the check.
  3. The hidden cost of showing up — Venue, production, travel, time, staffing, and all the money nobody puts in the recap post.
  4. Free vs. paid — What should stay free for creators, what should cost money, and how to keep the room tight.
  5. Trust after the deal — How creators make money without training the audience to feel sold every time they show up.

Speakers, judges and hosts

  • Ayanna Dutton-Diaz — Founder, AD Consulting / Brand Strategist, Speaker (Speaker)
  • Haley Janicek — Head of Creator Community, Kit (Speaker)
  • Matt Mitsui — Founder, CCExNYC / Content Creators Exchange of New York (Speaker)

Sponsors and partners

  • Kit Studios

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