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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › VidConVidCon - Wikipedia

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   It was founded by veteran YouTube creators John and Hank Green (Vlogbrothers), and was later acquired by Viacom (now Paramount) in 2018 and later acquired by Informa in 2024. Its offices remain in Missoula, Montana, sharing a building with Complexly.

2. www.thewrap.com › paramount-sells-vidconParamount Sells VidCon Creator Conference to UK Firm Informa

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   Sep 2, 2024 · Paramount Global is selling its creator conference VidCon to London-based media firm Informa, which already owns fan conventions like Toronto Comicon, TheWrap can confirm.

3. www.netinfluencer.com › paramount-selling-creatorWhy Paramount Is Selling VidCon and Who’s Betting Big On Its ...

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   Sep 2, 2024 · Paramount Global is selling its creator conference VidCon to UK-based media and events company Informa. Sources familiar with the matter have told Business Insider that Informa, which owns the Toronto Comicon and other pop-culture conventions under its Fan Expo HQ division, is expanding its events portfolio.

4. www.forbes.com › sites › meganhills1/2018/02Viacom Has Officially Acquired VidCon, A Global Online Video ...

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   Feb 8, 2018 · It's finally happened: Media conglomerate Viacom has officially acquired VidCon, a conference series revolving around YouTube and online video. While news of an upcoming deal was first...

5. www.tsnn.com › news › viacom-acquires-vidcon-markingViacom Acquires VidCon, Marking a Focus on Live Events

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   Feb 8, 2018 · VidCon will remain a stand-alone entity and retain its senior leadership team. Viacom, owner of MTV, VH-1, Nickelodeon and BET, to name a few, has acquired VidCon, host of the world’s largest multi-day conference for the global online community.

6. www.adweek.com › convergent-tv › paramount-vidcon-saleParamount Hires a Bank to Explore the Sale of VidCon - Adweek

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   According to The Wall Street Journal, Skydance Media has agreed in principle to acquire Shari Redstone’s National Amusements, which holds the majority of voting shares of Paramount Global,...

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   What is VidCon & how does it work?

   • VidCon is an annual convention for influencers, fans, executives, and online brands. The event primarily features prominent video stars from across the internet. It was founded by veteran YouTube creators John and Hank Green (Vlogbrothers), and was later acquired by Viacom (now Paramount) in 2018 and later acquired by Informa in 2024.

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   Who runs VidCon?

   • Jim ran VidCon as a stand-alone division of Paramount. VidCon is the world’s largest online video conference held in Anaheim, Amsterdam, London, and Australia. Jim joined VidCon in 2014 as editorial director of the industry track, and took over as CEO in 2017.

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   Why did Viacom buy VidCon?

   • In February 2018, Viacom (owner of the Viacom Media Networks and film studio Paramount Pictures) announced that they were acquiring VidCon, as part of its efforts to expand its live events business and expand from TV programming to next-generation entertainment platforms.

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   Where is VidCon now located?

   • Its offices remain in Missoula, Montana, sharing a building with Complexly. VidCon's international presence continues to expand with additional events planned in Singapore, Abu Dhabi, Mexico City, Australia, and São Paulo. In October 2020, VidCon Now relaunched as an ongoing, free digital offering.

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   What happened to VidCon 2023?

   • The 2023 event was held between June 21–24 and was sponsored by YouTube for the first time since 2019. In September 2024, Viacom's successor Paramount Global sold VidCon to Informa. Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic.

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   When did VidCon relaunch?

   • In October 2020, VidCon Now relaunched as an ongoing, free digital offering. The first VidCon was held on July 9–11, 2010, at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza hotel in Los Angeles and sold out in advance, with over 1,400 people attending.

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8. variety.com › 2018 › digitalViacom Announces Acquisition of VidCon Internet ... - Variety

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   Feb 7, 2018 · It’s official: Viacom has announced the acquisition VidCon, host of the world’s biggest conference dedicated to YouTube and online video. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.