Metaverse Matters

Maura Welch of Together Labs: The Power of the Metaverse Creator Economy


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In this episode of the Metaverse Matters Podcast, hosts Mike and Lauren are joined by Maura Welch, VP of Marketing at Together Labs, a veteran marketer in social media, virtual worlds, and now the metaverse.

In our conversation, we focus on IMVU, the world’s largest friendship discovery and social metaverse platform with over 1 million daily active users. Maura shares more on how IMVU works, including why fans show up to connect, self-express, build communities, and create. Even more valuable, Maura shares insights on how brands can approach communities in virtual worlds to co-create, grow their brand, and drive revenue.

Together Labs was recently named to TIME’s list of the 100 Most Influential Companies of 2022 and The Future 100 Trends to Watch in 2022.

It was a great conversation, we hope you enjoy it.

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Listening notes

  • 0:00 - 7:50 Introduction - Meet Maura and IMVU

  • 7:50- 13:30 Building community in the metaverse

  • 13:30- 17:40 Science of friendship & authentic connection in digital experiences, why that’s important, and how the metaverse can get social networking right

  • 17:40- 22:30 The creator economy and economic engine at IMVU

  • 22:30- 26:45 Self-expression and the customer journey on IMVU, strategies for brands looking to engage with digital communities in games and virtual worlds

  • 29:45-43:00 NFTs as a mechanism to drive value in creator economies

  • 43:00-46:10 What’s next at IMVU and their recent Oppenheimer report

Show Notes

  • IMVU x Oppenheimer Report: ​​Digital Avatar

  • Fireside Chat in the IMVU Metaverse: https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1719206248

Together Labs is redefining social networking by pairing blockchain innovation with technologies that empower users across the globe to connect, create and earn in the metaverse.

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Metaverse MattersBy Michael DeNunzio