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Blossoming YouTube Idols

Talented YouTuber Esmee Denters Signs With Justin Timberlake's Reco

— June 11, 2007 — World
She's only 18 and she's from the Netherlands, but that hasn't stopped this incredibly-talented singer from attracting global attention. Her name is Esmee Denters and remember that name because she is going to be blowing-up everywhere. Her self-published YouTube videos spread like wild-fire and have attracted more than 1.5 million views. That kind of fame has attracted the attention of Justin Timberlake and in a first-of-it's-kind record signing, she will be part of his record label Tenmann and will open for him in Amsterdam on the European leg of his tour. His label has all the info about concert dates so check out Tenmann for more info. Her fans have built her a tribute site Esmee Denters as well and now she is making the rounds doing interviews for Dutch television. Check out the video, she's the real thing.
Trend Themes
1. Online Talent Discovery - YouTube is becoming a platform where talented artists can gain global attention and attract major record deals, disrupting traditional talent discovery practices.
2. Global Fan Base Building - Social media is enabling artists like Esmee Denters to build huge global fan bases before signing with major labels, disrupting the monopoly of major labels.
3. Fan-driven Marketing - Fans are now more empowered than ever to promote their favorite artists and build online communities, disrupting traditional advertising and promotion methods.
Industry Implications
1. Music Industry - The music industry is being disrupted as social media allows for direct artist-to-fan engagement and online fan base building, challenging traditional record labels.
2. Entertainment Industry - Social media is changing how talent is discovered and marketed, presenting new opportunities for filmmakers, actors, and other entertainers.
3. Social Media Industry - The rise of online talent discovery and fan-driven marketing is creating new opportunities for social media platforms to capitalize on their user-generated content and engagement.
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