Alex Collmer, the co-founder of VidMob (and Def Jam Rapstar!) talks creative in an AI world and how marketers can adapt
Apr 1, 2024
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Alex Collmer, co-founder of VidMob, discusses how the company uses creative intelligence and AI to transform the marketing world. He highlights the importance of businesses giving back through initiatives like VidMob Gives. The podcast also delves into the evolution of VidMob, balancing AI technology with human control in branding, measuring emotional responses in marketing, and the company's dedication to social impact and charity work.
VidMob uses AI to revolutionize video content production for marketers
VidMob Gives initiative funds pro bono creative services for non-profits
Deep dives
Building on Success with VidMob CEO Alex Colmer
VidMob, under CEO Alex Colmer, has witnessed significant growth and innovation, having once been known as Snapchat's top partner. With recent investments totaling over $150 million and a new Chief Revenue Officer, VidMob's evolution has been remarkable. The podcast discusses the company's journey, including pioneering AI applications and impressive strategic partnerships with major platforms like Snapchat and others.
From Console Gaming to VidMob: The Entrepreneurial Journey
Alex Colmer's entrepreneurial path, evolving from console gaming to the founding CEO of VidMob, showcases his dynamic career. Having started various ventures, such as Autumn Games, a notable collaboration with Rockstar Games for Def Jam Rapstar, Alex's experience underscores the fusion of technology, innovation, and creativity driving VidMob's trajectory.
Revolutionizing Creativity Through VidMob's Platform
VidMob's inception aimed to bridge technology and creativity by anticipating the shift to a video-centric internet and the rising importance of AI. By establishing VidMob as a marketplace connecting content creators with those in need of quality content, especially on platforms like Snapchat, the company revolutionized the way marketers approach video content production and optimization.
Transforming Marketing Content with Creative Data
VidMob's unique approach to creative intelligence empowers marketers to understand not just which ads perform well but why. By leveraging AI and analytics to dissect video content frame by frame, assessing elements like color contrast, pacing, and visual narratives, VidMob empowers brands to create impactful, data-driven stories suited to diverse platforms and target audiences.
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Alex Collmer is co-founder and CEO of VidMob, the leading AI creative performance platform for marketers. The company has raised over $200M to date from investors like Adobe, Shutterstock, Shamrock Capital, DraftKings, and others. Listen to our conversation with Alex as he shares how the company has pushed the creative bar forward using creative intelligence, the role of AI and how it will transform the creative environment, and he talks about the need for businesses to give back, which is what they've done with VidMob Gives where a portion of every dollar Vidmob receives is used to fund pro bono creative services for non-profits.