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National Geographic Launches Six-Month 'Creator Cohort' With Eight Social Creators

The Disney-owned brand frames the pilot as a way to extend nonfiction storytelling to short-form audiences.

Overview

  • The initiative partners with creators active on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube to expand Nat Geo’s digital reach.
  • The inaugural roster features Maya Higa, Macaila Wagner, Ethan Penner, Maynard Okereke, Jordan Kahana, Tanya Badillo, Paige Tingey, and Dr. Tenninger Kellenbarger.
  • Participants receive access to Earth Month activations, the Secrets of the Bees installment, Lion programming, and travel with National Geographic Expeditions and Journeys.
  • The pilot spans six months with participants evaluated for potential ongoing marketing and programming collaborations after completion.
  • The effort is led by Aiman Ahmed, VP of social media, with executive Tom McDonald emphasizing investment in emerging nonfiction voices.