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The Next Frontier: The Commercial Power of Aging Gamers
The Next Frontier: The Commercial Power of Aging Gamers
I don't often rely on Variety for my gaming news but recently an article by Andrew McGowan McGowan caught my eye and…
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Jon Bukosky shared thisLet's go Michelle Statham! Have an amazing activation tomorrow in Memphis, the team here at KULTXR is behind you and all those amazing kids, families, staff and doctors making miracles happen.... #payforward #charity #cure #gaming #creatorJon Bukosky shared thisTomorrow’s lineup: football, creators, and a whole lot of heart. Catch @TacticalGramma at the CBS Sports Creator Fantasy Football Draft (Aug 21st), raising support for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. This is her favorite charity and one we’re proud to stand behind helping these amazing children and their families. Details: https://lnkd.in/gmNjN7YX https://lnkd.in/gXmesuxp Twitch.tv/stjudeplaylive
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Jon Bukosky shared thisPeers & Friends... Please pass along or send to a firm or individuals who meet the below needs. We will be making a decision by next Friday. Or if anyone wants to catch up in general please respond direct, big year ahead..., appreciate all of you.Jon Bukosky shared thisAs KULTXR continues to expand and prepare for our official launch later this month, Discord will become a core pillar of our community ecosystem moving into Q4 2026. We are actively searching for a strategic Discord partner to help us design, develop, launch, and manage a world-class server built for creators, collaborators, partners, and culture-shaping communities. We’re looking for deep expertise in: • Discord architecture and community design • Channel, permission, and role hierarchies • Onboarding flows and member journeys • Moderation systems and safety protocols • Automation, bots, integrations, and custom tools • Engagement loops, gamification, and retention • Community programming and ongoing management • Scalable infrastructure, analytics, and optimization This is not a request for a basic server setup. We are looking for a team or individual who understands how to turn Discord into a living community platform, one that creates connection, rewards participation, surfaces opportunities, and scales alongside the KULTXR ecosystem of IP, events, talent, marketing & apparel. If you are a proven Discord builder, community architect, or specialized agency, send us a DM with your portfolio, examples of communities you have built, and your ongoing management capabilities. #Discord #Community #Creator #Experiential #Economy #Social #Gaming #Music #Apparel #Partnership #VC #Ventures Discord #Influence #Marketing
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Jon Bukosky shared thisHappy Birthday Todd Harris!! Hope your day is rocking, and Nabil Ismail got you a nice gift! Just know 58 is the new 68!...😁 Resurgens Gaming Ghost Gaming
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Jon Bukosky shared thisPeers & Friends... Big things are coming. Over the next 4 weeks, we’ll be hiring across our new agency, KULTXR — a venture-backed commerce engine built for brands, products, experiential IP, creators, athletes, musicians & celebrities shaping culture. We’ve been moving a bit in stealth, with our official announcement & site planned for early July, but now we’re starting to build the team. If you’re looking to be part of something dynamic, fast-paced, high-energy, creative, chaotic-in-the-best-way, hair-on-fire fun… this might be your lane. Our roster already spans: - Rock & Roll Hall of Fame musicians. - Globally recognized gaming creators. - Future Hall of Fame athletes. - Consumer product brands. - Streetwear and apparel companies. And more coming. We’ll be hiring for roles including: Director of Marketing, Talent Coordinators & Managers, Business Development Managers, Product Managers If this sounds like you, or someone you know, please reach out. And keep an eye out for more announcements soon. Appreciate you all. We're building something loud. #Hiring #Creators #Commerce #Culture #Experiential #Talent #Brands #Startups #Marketing #BusinessDevelopment #CPG #FastChannel #Apparel #Merch KULTXR
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Jon Bukosky shared thisA quick catch-up to say hello to all my amazing friends, partners, and connections here on LinkedIn and beyond and to share some big news. Tomorrow will officially be my last day as Chief Commercial Officer at Resurgens Gaming and what an incredible ride it has been. Over the last couple years, I've helped build something truly special — bringing together multiple gaming brands and assets (Ghost Gaming, Skillshot Media, LaunchPad, Creator Summit, Esports Summit, Lioness & Ghost Esports) under one vision “Resurgens Gaming” and transformed it into one of the leading gaming media powerhouses in the Southeast. Along the way, I secured world-class partnerships with brands like Intel, ASUS and many others, launched amazing initiatives, and built a foundation I’m incredibly proud of. Most importantly, I had the opportunity to work alongside two incredible people, Todd Harris & Nabil Ismail. From day one, we clicked like family, and that bond will remain long after this chapter closes, love you guys, you are my brothers! While I won’t be renewing my contract, I’ll still remain involved as an Executive Producer on upcoming content projects & shows I've secured with Tencent. As for what’s next… It’s time for new adventures. The next chapter will focus on building and creating at the intersection of creator culture with a focus on music, street art, sports, gaming, and apparel on a truly global scale. I’m beyond excited for what’s ahead and the incredible people & brands I’ll get to build the future with along the way. I look forward in hearing from all of you... Life moves fast. Celebrate your wins and those of your friends. Appreciate the journey and hard work. Stay connected to old friends, embrace new ones, and never stop chasing what inspires you. Remember: Today is the youngest you will EVER be, don’t be afraid to follow your dreams and punch the sky! JB #Gaming #Creator #Entertainment #Leadership #Influence #Esports #Media #Culture #Innovation #VC
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Jon Bukosky shared thisSharing an amazing marketing gig with one of the coolest CMO's in the biz! Great opportunity working for a #legend Daniel Cherry III...Jon Bukosky shared this🚨JOB OPPORTUNITY: Director, Global Retail Marketing🚨 LinkedIn Crew - I'm on the hunt for a stellar retail marketing leader to drive business growth and enhance our Vans brand experience across our over 650+ global brick & mortar retail footprint. Ideal candidate must be a strong & strategically sound operator, a creative mind, an amazing communicator with an entrepreneurial Off The Wall spirit. Being a Music Lover wouldn't hurt. 😉 Role is based in sunny Costa Mesa at VANS HQ, but will travel. Please share and/or apply. 🙏 https://lnkd.in/ejZcaDs9
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Jon Bukosky shared thisAnother must-see discussion and networking opportunity at our conferences next week. We’re excited to welcome some of the industry’s top leaders as they take the stage to explore the “Future of Collegiate & National Esports.” Marco Mereu Erik Anderson Jesse Bodony Dr. Chris "Doc" Haskell Christopher Bilski Julian Caggiano Oliver Brix Skillshot Media Resurgens Gaming Ghost Gaming M80 FaZe Clan ESL FACEIT Group - EFG Boise State University Michigan State University USA EsportsJon Bukosky shared thisDon't miss our Industry Mixer around DreamHack ATL if you care about game dev &/or esports. I guarantee strong personalities, strong opinions, and strong drinks! Just a few of the amazing speakers listed below and more to be announced. Early Bird tickets and Student tickets available while supplies last!
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Jon Bukosky shared thisSome days in our industry are just plain fun, and they more than make up for the days that have us pulling our hair out (lol). On a recent call with a creator I manage, GrndpaGaming, he mentioned he’d love to play a pirate game. I asked why, and he reminded me he spent over 20 years in the Navy and has always loved being out at sea. Say less, challenge accepted. The only condition? If I made it happen, he had to dress as a pirate every time he streamed. He agreed. Which brings me to Todd Harris’ post below. In this industry, there’s always a great backstory behind every event or activation. Our team had an absolute blast bringing this one to life, and along the way we built a fantastic relationship with the Nitrado team in Germany and their partner WINDROSE. Im grateful for the people in this space who think differently and push us to innovate. If anyone wants to jump in and get their pirate on with Grndpa's private Nitrado server, shoot me a DM. #gaming #creator #Windrose #Influence #Publisher Ghost Gaming Raphael Stange Vladimir BoyanovJon Bukosky shared thisArgghh matey, in these crowded digital seas, creativity ain't a luxury -- it's the treasure that sets ye apart! 🏴☠️ So Ghost Gaming went a little "extra" yesterday - going FULL PIRATE while playing the Early Access of pirate-themed survival game 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐞. Live-stream collaborations are a powerful win-win for streamers & sponsors! For streamers, collabs open doors to new audiences, boost credibility, and create fresh content. For sponsors, they offer authentic, real-time connections across multiple highly engaged communities. When done right, these engagements feel less like marketing and more like shared & memorable experiences. And dressing up just adds to the fun! ...and clips on social media 😉 The featured Ghost Gaming streamers in the photo include: ☠️BibbidiBobiBoo, one of our fastest-growing Ghost Girls creators. ☠️GrndpaGaming, the most followed (and oldest) "Grandfluencer." ☠️RockyNoHands, the most popular Adaptive/Accessibility gaming creator. Gaming is a place where everyone can 𝐁𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞! With appreciation to Nitrado -- enabling our Ghost Creator Network to play Windrose on preferred private servers with DDoS protection and low latency! And pirate inspiration from Jon Bukosky.
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Jon Bukosky shared thisGaming in 2026 isn’t for the passive, it’s for the builders, the fighters, and the ones willing to rethink everything. The landscape keeps shifting, and with it, our approach. We’ve leaned hard into partnerships rooted in shared vision, aligned philosophies, and real business outcomes. Because in today’s North American market, “going it alone” isn’t the flex, building together is. FACTS… it’s a tough market. But that’s exactly where the opportunity lives. It forces you to think differently, move faster, and operate like a scrappy fighting machine. This is the year of collaboration—orgs, brands, technologies, platforms, publishers, coming together to unlock the full potential of the assets we’ve each built. Think about it like this… chocolate is great. Peanut butter is great. But together? That’s when the magic happens 🍫🥜 That’s exactly how we’ve approached our partnership with OWM (Creator Ownership), aligned, intentional, and built to create mutual value. And it’s working. It’s growing. It’s real. Incredibly proud of what the Ghost Gaming division continues to build and prove every day. Now the question is… who else is sitting on amazing assets that, together, could become something even bigger? Let’s partner. Let’s build. Let’s make a better candy bar, hit me, let's cook! #Gaming #Partnerships #Creators #BusinessStrategy #Innovation Skillshot Media Resurgens Gaming #Influence #UEFN Nabil Ismail Todd HarrisJon Bukosky shared thisOwn. App Partners with Ghost Gaming, Signs Over 1,000 Gaming Creators onto Next-Generation Creator Platform Today we announce a new Ghost Gaming x Own. App partnership! And 1,000 CREATORS have already newly joined the platform via our Ghost Creator Network! Own. is a new performance-based content platform where creators earn from ranked content or moments based on merit while owning their audience and content—driven by real-time engagement and scarcity. You'll be seeing Ghost Gaming x Own. collaborations on • creator-led programming, • community activations, & • platform initiatives designed to bring fans closer to creators and to each other. At Ghost Gaming, we’re always looking for innovative ways to deepen the connection between our creators and their communities. This partnership will allows us to experiment, build, and activate together in ways that put fans at the center. Belong & Thrive! 👻 🚀
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Jon Bukosky liked thisJon Bukosky liked thisI’m excited to share that I’ve started a new role as an Office Administrator with the Chamber & Economic Development of the Rutland Region, supporting The The Hub CoWorks, StartUp Rutland, and just about anything related in the Rutland region. After a career that has taken me through marketing, comics, gaming, events, nonprofits, hospitality, and community-building, this feels like a chance to bring a lot of those experiences together in one place. I’ll be working with entrepreneurs, remote workers, local businesses, members, partners, and community organizations, while supporting events, operations, communications, and the day-to-day life of The Hub. More than anything, I’m excited to be doing work that helps people connect, build ideas, grow businesses, and strengthen the community here in Rutland that raised me. It’s a new chapter, and I’m pretty excited to see where it goes and what can be accomplished to grow local businesses right here in Rutland!
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Jon Bukosky liked thisJon Bukosky liked thisWe're so excited to launch our latest creative campaign. "It's your home. Tap into it." is built on a simple truth: reaching a milestone like homeownership doesn't mean the curveballs stop coming. Our new spot follows one family through exactly that — a kitchen that gets lived in, an HVAC that fails at the worst time, medical bills, a graduation — and the equity that was there the whole time to meet it, without adding a new monthly payment. We’re proud of this next chapter. https://lnkd.in/e_Mrn5AB
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Jon Bukosky reacted on thisJon Bukosky reacted on thisIt never rains … it pours. Another amazing Gamescom. Thanks for the team’s awesome effort again. Fantastic sharing it this year with our CRO Spencer Crossley
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Jon Bukosky reacted on thisJon Bukosky reacted on thisToday is my dad’s birthday, and it’s been six years since we lost him after his battle with cancer. He was such a big personality, and I miss him so much. I know I’ve shared him many times before, but sharing him always reminds me of what we’re fighting for. #StandUpToCancer Happy birthday, Pop. ❤️
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Jon Bukosky reacted on thisJon Bukosky reacted on thisHow to make a drone show Possible in just two weeks With two weeks to go, we got the heads up that we'd be putting on a drone show for a great new charity's first big event. The charity's name is a perfect description of our goal for every show, Mission Possible. The group is dedicated to giving children with exceptional needs access to water based activities and sports. The challenge? The drone show would need to happen on state property that had never before allowed a private drone show activation. We needed to get drones to the event, lock down permits, change regulations, and build out a story to delivery the emotional impact that the event deserved in 13 and a half days. Put simply, we had a sprint on our hands. Our creative expert, the brilliant Jeremy Cohen, immediately sprung to action helping to design a cohesive story of a boat setting down anchor before its passengers experienced the joys of an island experience. As our boat in the sky dropped anchor, so too would the attendees at the beautiful water-to-shore experience designed by our friends at Chandelier Events, Amy Shey Jacobs and Andrew Jacobs. How do we get this done with the efficiency necessary to meet the needs of a new charity? By deploying a continent's worth of drones through our nationwide network of qualified operators. Our colleague Jonathan Ashdown, Ph.D. and his team at Adept Advancements sprung into action to help deploy the show perfectly. We needed the content capture artists at 42n Studios to jump to action to help support the cause and share the show's message. One last major problem faced us: where do we fly the show? The only viable option was state park land which had never previously allowed private drone show activations. Using our industry defining history of regulatory success, our team was able to work with New York State to achieve the first ever private drone light show activation from New York State park property. Our legal acumen and proven track record of safe, sustainable shows gave us the credibility to get the State to change their policies and allow us to make this special event happen. With every single show, our Mission is to make your dream activation Possible. We're proud to have supported the debut event for Mission Possible. We put Their Story Above All... let us put Your Story Above All next.
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Jon Bukosky liked thisJon Bukosky liked thisFrom fabulous dinners to fighting hunger. ✨ I spend my days creating incredible culinary experiences, so taking a morning to roll up my sleeves and give some love back to our community just hits differently. ☯️ Balance ☯️ Food brings people together. Sometimes around a beautiful table. Sometimes around a very large pile of onions. Both matter. ❤️ #NACELasVegas Three Square Food Bank #JoseAndresGroup #LasVegas #hospitality #volunteer José Andrés Group
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Jon Bukosky reacted on thisA great day and a fantastic partnership with our friends from Palm Golf. A rare camaraderie that spills over into products and activations, thanks fellas!!Jon Bukosky reacted on thisSWING AT YOUR OWN RISK Yesterday was our second year teaming up with Palm Golf for the Laid Back Open. We brought together community, sport, and product innovation for a fun day on the course ⛳️ Today, we introduce the REEF x Palm Golf custom golf shoe, designed to perform from the first tee to the final putt. This collaboration reflects a shared approach to design and performance, bringing together two communities with a focus on how the game is experienced on and off the course. Grateful for the partnership and the teams who brought this to life, and excited to see it in play this season.
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Jon Bukosky reacted on thisJon Bukosky reacted on thisSaturday, 2.24 million people were playing Steal An Egg at the same time. And that was just our first weekly update of the game! I’ve been trying to wrap my head around that number. Based on publicly available peak concurrent player data, that puts Steal An Egg among the 15 highest peaks ever recorded for a video game. Not Roblox games. Video games. And for Misfits Gaming Group, this moment means even more. We’ve spent years betting that the next generation of massive gaming IP would be different — on platforms like Roblox, by small teams moving incredibly fast, with communities that can turn a game into a global phenomenon almost overnight. 2.24 million concurrent players is another reminder of just how big this ecosystem has become. I’m incredibly proud of our Misfits Gaming Group team, our great partners at Do Big Studios and everyone involved with Steal An Egg. Operating something that more than two million people choose to experience together at the exact same moment is hard to even put into words. What a moment!
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Jon Bukosky liked thisThanks Saga, good company to be in. Come by Hall 7.A53 and ask about our Mimir integration, and about running Chilevision's FIFA World Cup in 4K on ClaroVTR. #IBC2026Jon Bukosky liked thisModern media workflows need the right partners. At IBC 2026, we’re bringing together Nuvelics, Astucemedia, and Pixop to show a rich production ecosystem from AI-powered news aggregation and story enrichment, to broadcast graphics and design, and premium video enhancement from any source. Find us in Hall 7.A53. 📍and make sure to book a demo here: https://lnkd.in/eQGmh-q7 #IBC2026 #FonnGroup #Nuvelics #Astucemedia #Pixop #BroadcastTech #NewsroomTech #BroadcastInnovation
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The PGA has long been recognized as the principal organization to protect and promote the credit and role of the entertainment producer. In January 2001, following a series of summits that brought together members of the new media and traditional producing communities, the PGA revised its constitution to provide for the representation of "New Media" producers. The establishment of the New Media Council ensures that the Producers Guild and its members -continue to be the leaders in the developing use of new media. It' s a testament to the vision and commitment of the PGA leadership that it has recognized today's complex and unstructured digital space as an immense and promising environment for those willing to embrace and benefit from what it has to offer.
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