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Jonathan Skogmo has been working with user generated content since before the term “user generated content” even existed. Back in the 2000s, he moved to Hollywood and worked for what were called “clip shows,” where viewers would physically mail in funny home videos to have them compete for cash prizes. As it turned out, Jonathan’s entry into the industry coincided almost perfectly with the launch of YouTube. He was eventually able to leverage his skills to find viral clips on YouTube and license them to the media companies and brands that wanted to use them. His company Jukin Media eventually paid out over $50 million in royalties and in 2021 was acquired by the company that owns Readers Digest.

Now, Jonathan is building a new company focused on travel, and rather than growing it from scratch he’s acquired several existing media brands. In a recent interview, he walked me through his acquisition strategy and explained why physical travel guidebooks still have currency in an era where influencers seem to have captured the market.

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