Have a Heart? Help Us Get to SXSW 2026!

We need your support! We are in the running for 2 exciting panels at SXSW 2026. 

South by Southwest is an annual event held in Austin, Texas, that brings together leaders from various creative industries, including music, film, interactive media, and technology. The event is known for its conferences, festivals, and networking opportunities.

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We’re hoping to bring TheSoul Publishing x Pudgy Penguins to the stage with our proposed panel: “From NFTs to YouTube Stardom: Pudgy Penguins’ Transformation.” This session will tell the inside story of how Pudgy Penguins, once known solely as cute NFT collectibles, has evolved into a global entertainment brand. With the launch of the Lil Pudgys YouTube animated series, created in partnership with TheSoul Publishing, the brand is expanding far beyond Web3 and into the mainstream.

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And we're excited about a presentation exploring 'How Social Media Content is Reshaping FAST & VOD' that will be led by TheSoul's VP of Streaming & Content Partnerships Jonathan Shrank. As social-first content becomes a driving force in the streaming world, media companies must adapt or fall behind. This panel dives into how creators, distributors, and platforms can leverage digital-first IP to drive growth across FAST and VOD. Jonathan will share real-world strategies for distribution, global reach, and monetization that bridge the gap between viral content and streaming success.

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