Jackie Fast

Jackie Fast

Celebrity Co-Founders Are Not Magic Wands

Top 5 mistakes when working with celebrity co-founders (and how to avoid them) The truth is many people think celebrities are generally overrated. They may get sucked into the content on their social feeds, enjoy seeing Tom Cruise fly a…

The Evolution of Advertising

And why talent is the future Sandbox Studios is not investing in celebrities for celebrity’s sake. In fact, it’s just much smarter consumer investing because talent is the natural progression in the evolution of advertising. Most people just don’t know…

How To Structure A Typical Talent Deal

Spoiler alert: there isn’t one The number one question I get asked is “What percentage does the talent take in an equity deal, and do you pay them?” This usually ends up with me going on a diatribe about variables…

How To Make Talent Care About Your Brand

Top 3 tips to make a talent equity deal work Sandbox Studios has seen over 95 talent-led startup brands raising capital in the last quarter alone – and this is only increasing. More brands are realizing their business plans are…

Top 5 Tips to Creating a Successful Talent Partnership

What you need to know to create one that works Sponsorship has been outpacing the growth in advertising spending since the financial crisis in 2008 – proving that collaborations are more successful than traditional, standalone advertising. It’s the ability to…

Preparing For The Worst, But Make It Fashion

How JUDY is revolutionizing emergency kits in America The world is changing at an alarming rate with more people experiencing natural disasters. Whether it is a fire, flood, hurricane, or pandemic – the sad fact is that the majority of…

Snacking Sustainably

Why it’s more than just a snack Sustainability is a critical part of the future of business, and yet many of us are unaware of how our daily routines impact the world around us. Palm oil is a leading cause…

Deal Makers & Gatekeepers

It’s not who you know (but it’s also who you know) Sandbox Studios is currently working on eight talent-led deals, which is a lot considering we only did our first close in July. You’d anticipate that these deals would come…