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title: "The Future of Media & Pop Culture: 30 Companies Shaping the Media Landscape"
description: We break down 30 companies defining the future of media and pop culture, and the strategies they are using to reshape the media landscape
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*This presentation was put together by **Trung Phan**. Send questions or comments via [email](mailto:trung@hustlecon.com) or [Twitter](https://twitter.com/TrungTPhan).

It was inspired by **Blake Robbins**’ Twitter [thread](https://twitter.com/blakeir/status/1257826474347900928?s=20) highlighting the companies shaping the future of media & pop culture.  
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*Blake is a partner at early-stage venture fund Ludlow Ventures. Follow him on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/blakeir) and subscribe to his newsletter on [Substack](https://t.co/MAzxQWXOuQ?amp=1). *

*Trends subscribers can [download a PDF](https://trends.co/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/TRENDS_30-Companies-Defining-The-Future-Of-Media-Full.pdf) of the presentation here. *

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## Blake’s Original Tweet Thread

![](https://www.nlopchantamang.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Future-Of-Media-1-Blake-Tweet-3.jpg?width=960&height=540&name=Future-Of-Media-1-Blake-Tweet-3.jpg)

## Slide Deck Contents Page

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## A Snapshot of the 30 Companies

![](https://www.nlopchantamang.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/30-Companies-Shaping-Future-Of-Media-Trends_co-1-3.jpg?width=960&height=540&name=30-Companies-Shaping-Future-Of-Media-Trends_co-1-3.jpg)

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## Company Analysis

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## 1. **David Dobrik**

#### *Recreating Friends & becoming Jimmy Fallon for Gen-Z*

![](https://www.nlopchantamang.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/7-Future-of-Media-David-Dobrik-3.jpg?width=960&height=540&name=7-Future-of-Media-David-Dobrik-3.jpg)

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