There may be no better way to get a look at the future of media that to spend a few days enveloped and overwhelmed by the new immersive world of YouTubers and their fans.  The truth is – for the uninitiated  it’s sometimes hard to tell the difference.
Here’s an example. I was in an elevator at the Hilton,  where many of the YouTube Stars are staying,  just next to the Anaheim Convention Center.  A two young girls got in the elevator.  One, with a “community” name tag, the other without a badge.  The “community” member recognized the other girl and called her by name with a squeal… “Miranda!!! Iove you.”  Hugs and selfies commenced during the short ride, and moment’s later – Miranda stepped off the elevator with her handler (who I strongly suspect was her dad).

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