Creator Economy Live
Every other week, the Creator Economy Live podcast brings you lively conversations about everything in the world of influencer marketing and the creator economy. Whether you’re an established creator or a seasoned influencer marketing expert, or on your way to becoming either, this podcast is perfect for you. Subscribe so you don’t miss every episode! Creator Economy Live is presented by the industry’s top voices Brendan Gahan (Mekanism) and Keith Bendes (Linqia) and brought to you by the biggest event for influencer marketers in the US Creator Economy Live!
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Behind The Viral Jingle: Romeo's Dr Pepper Moment
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When a simple jingle turns into a national commercial, you know something big happened. In this episode of Creator Economy Live, hosts Keith Bendes and Brendan Gahan sit down with Romeo—the creator behind the viral “Dr Pepper Baby, it’s good and nice!” moment that took the internet by storm.
What started as a spontaneous post quickly exploded across social media, ultimately landing Romeo in a major Dr Pepper commercial during the college football national championship and launching her creator career into overdrive.
Romeo joins the show to share the full story:
- The backstory before the viral moment
- What it felt like watching the post explode online
- How brands started flooding their inbox
- The whirlwind of media appearances—from the Jennifer Hudson Show to national TV
- What’s next as they build a long-term career in the creator economy
Plus, Keith and Brendan break down the latest creator economy news—from TikTok’s rise as a search engine to Instagram’s controversial “shop the look” dupes and why nearly half of creators plan to launch their own brands.
If you want to understand how one viral moment can turn into a career—and what it means for brands and creators—this episode is a must-listen. 🎧