Announcing the NewTeeVee Top 10 Breakout Video Stars of 2008
An over-the-top gossip snarker. A 15-year-old phenom. A famous blogger who launched into video. A series played out entirely on a computer desktop. These were the shows and stars who rose to the top of the web in 2008, earning their way onto NewTeeVee’s Top 10 Breakout Video Stars of 2008.
We on the NewTeeVee Team constructed our list of Breakout Stars with an eye for those who had made their name on the web — no Rosario Dawsons here — and had propelled themselves to the fore in the last year, whether by fanbase, hype or pushing web video where it hadn’t gone before. We consulted with expert advisers such as (former) Internet Superstar host Martin Sargent and UTA Online talent agent Barrett Garese. And we are bringing most of these amazing creators, either in person or digitally, to our NewTeeVee Live conference on Thursday.
They are, in alphabetical order:
- Matt Bledsoe and Troy Hitch, Creators, You Suck at Photoshop
- Michael Buckley, Host, Writer and Producer, What the Buck
- Brian Conley, CEO, Small World News
- Lucas Cruikshank, Partner, FEE Entertainment and Creator, Fred
- Felicia Day, Creator, The Guild
- Jake Hurwitz and Amir Blumenfeld, Creators, Jake and Amir
- Xeni Jardin, Host and Executive Producer, Boing Boing TV
- Jessica Lee Rose, Actor, Sorority Forever, Hooking Up, Blood Cell
- Jay Smooth, Producer, Editor and Host, Ill Doctrine
- Gary Vaynerchuk, Creator, Wine Library TV
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Buck on November 11th, 2008 at 4:48 am - Permalink
Hey Liz, great choices! Of these breakout video stars, any insights into their business success (e.g. advertising, e-commerce)? Thanks.
Jeff on November 11th, 2008 at 6:30 am - Permalink
Very cool selection – and a few I have yet to see. Quickly going to rectify that!
Have a great day!
Ian Maffett on November 11th, 2008 at 7:40 am - Permalink
Hey Jeff, I think/hope we’ll be hearing a lot more about their business success at the conference on Thursday.
Liz Gannes on November 11th, 2008 at 8:48 am - Permalink
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Felicia Day = Awesome. I can’t wait for the second season of The Guild.
I’m going to check out a few of those that I haven’t heard about before.
Congrats to all!
Eric Curtis on November 11th, 2008 at 9:40 am - Permalink
@Jeff: Actually, Felicia Day and I are gonna talk about our hair, mostly. Styling products, blow driers vs. straighteners, that sort of thing.
Liz Shannon Miller on November 11th, 2008 at 12:04 pm - Permalink
I love that Conan towers over Gary. If Conan gets too annoyed, he can just squish Gary under his heel like an angry giant.
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Good list, but the real question is…who is most likely to be 2009’s breakout video star?
Josh on November 11th, 2008 at 11:26 pm - Permalink
great list. It seems like the stuff that is taking off is highly focused and concept driven. can’t wait to see who makes the list next year!
Rosa Sow on November 12th, 2008 at 12:20 pm - Permalink
“Those seeking to use web video to further their careers could do much worse than to emulate her example — but the most important thing they should take note of is her friendly and open interaction with fans.”
Took the words right outta my mouth…
JenniPowell on November 12th, 2008 at 3:27 pm - Permalink
I watched one of the funniest shows today and this guy will be on the list next year for sure.
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Cheers,
Steve
Steve on November 12th, 2008 at 9:19 pm - Permalink
thats haken awsome!!!!!
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He’s funny. I wsh I had his e-mail.
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noname on May 2nd, 2009 at 1:39 pm - Permalink
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