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Ex-Twitter exec’s Spill hits positive cash flow on brand deals

Fast Company’s Kc Ifeanyi reports that Spill, built by former Twitter exec Alphonzo Terrell for Black and queer communities, is cash-flow positive with brand deals from Netflix, Paramount+, and Gilead. Signups and revenue are on pace to double year over year.

Why it matters. Netflix, Paramount+, and Gilead demonstrate that brand budgets can fund a niche platform to profitability, giving Spill leverage to seek more advertiser spend without outside investment.

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