How Instagram and YouTube Influencers Build and Market Brands

***Free Admission***

This is our 39th event. We are so excited to be hosting another online webinar featuring two amazing women US-Japan social media influencers!  

Agenda: 

- 06:50 pm Online event opens

- 07:00 pm Opening Remarks 

- 07:15 pm Featured Speakers: Suzumi Abe (This Plate NYC, Instagram: @thisplate.nyc) and Loretta Scott (KemushiChan, YouTuber). Moderated by Jennifer Pei Lin (COO of Rising Startups) 

- 08:00 pm Announcements & Networking (breakout rooms)  

Suzumi Abe is an NYC-based food influencer, Content Creator, and PR/Marketing Strategist. Since Suzumi started a food account @thisplate.nyc in 2015, she started working with restaurants in NYC and beyond- eventually led the experience to her own Digital Marketing Firm, This Plate NYC, LLC in the fall 2020 and now work with Japanese clients who like to expand their businesses in the US. Suzumi is originally from Tokyo, Japan, graduated from SUNY Plattsburgh with PR/Advertising Major.  

Loretta Scott, a.k.a KemushiChan is a vlogging veteran with more than 10 years under her belt. Featured on NBC as a YouTube educator, Loretta uses her channel to teach and encourage others to not only learn Japanese but also “learn how to learn.” Through her videos, she documents her journey of learning Japanese, applying to graduate school in Japan, and being a MEXT scholar. Her advanced Japanese-language skills add an extra bonus in her videos as she is able to travel through the countryside with ease and bring on native Japanese guest speakers to share their thoughts. Whether it’s sharing her education journey, or traveling through the countryside, Kemushi has something that everyone can enjoy.

A huge THANKS to our Awesome Sponsor!  

Community Support: tele-net (America) was founded in Japan in 1994, with the hope of providing omotenashi-inspired customer service to the world. Their beginnings probably looked similar to yours—a tiny office; a small but dedicated team; a mission to succeed no matter what. They now have operations in four countries, providing services to companies throughout Japan, and the world. tele-net understands Japan’s dedication to detail and quality. They also understand that great customer service is crucial to your success in a new market. Having been in the customer service industry for over 25 years, they’ve supported many companies as they went from startup phase to international brands. Consumers will have great expectations of your offering, especially being a startup from Japan. Part of that expectation will be the high level of service that Japan is known for. By partnering with tele-net, not only will your customers experience omotenashi-inspired care, but you’ll have an ally that understands your vision and can accommodate the ever-changing needs of your growing company. To learn more about how they can help support your US and/or Japanese customers, contact them at pcandrus@tele-net-global.com. (www.tele-net-america.com)  

We hope that this event will be a place where people from Japan and New York alike can come to collaborate. Looking forward to seeing you all!  

Team Japan NYC Startups