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Jarret Myer

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Jarret Myer is the CEO of Uproxx Studios, the branded content and premium video production division of Uproxx, a digital media company targeting millennial and Gen Z audiences across music, sports, culture, and entertainment. In this role, he oversees creative development and branded entertainment partnerships, positioning Uproxx Studios as a destination for advertisers seeking authentic connections with young audiences through original content. Myer co-founded Uproxx (originally launched as Smoking Section and later expanded) and has been a central figure in building the brand from a music-focused blog into a broad youth culture media platform. His work sits at the intersection of editorial content, video production, and advertiser-funded programming, making him a key operator in the digital media and branded content space. Under his leadership, Uproxx Studios has developed original series and content partnerships with major brands, leveraging the platform's cultural credibility to deliver integrated marketing solutions that go beyond traditional advertising formats.

Last updated Oct 17, 2026 by ATDb automated enrichment

Role
CEO
Company
Uproxx Studios
Based
Los Angeles, California, United States

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Years in industry
15 years

Bio

Jarret Myer is the CEO of Uproxx Studios, the branded content and premium video production division of Uproxx, a digital media company targeting millennial and Gen Z audiences across music, sports, culture, and entertainment. In this role, he oversees creative development and branded entertainment partnerships, positioning Uproxx Studios as a destination for advertisers seeking authentic connections with young audiences through original content. Myer co-founded Uproxx (originally launched as Smoking Section and later expanded) and has been a central figure in building the brand from a music-focused blog into a broad youth culture media platform. His work sits at the intersection of editorial content, video production, and advertiser-funded programming, making him a key operator in the digital media and branded content space. Under his leadership, Uproxx Studios has developed original series and content partnerships with major brands, leveraging the platform's cultural credibility to deliver integrated marketing solutions that go beyond traditional advertising formats.

Expertise & education

Expertise

Branded EntertainmentDigital MediaYouth Culture MarketingPremium Video ProductionContent PartnershipsAdvertiser-Funded ProgrammingMedia Entrepreneurship

Speaking topics

Branded content and native advertisingYouth culture and millennial/Gen Z media consumptionDigital media entrepreneurship

Recognition

Notable achievements

  • Co-founded Uproxx and grew it from a music blog into a major youth culture digital media platform
  • Built Uproxx Studios as a branded content and premium video production division serving major brand advertisers