Digital media group for online entrepreneurs makes second Columbus acquisition

A serial entrepreneur who built a 100-plus-member community of freelancers and other online creators has merged it into a growing digital media company making its second Columbus acquisition.

Jay Clouse’s Unreal Collective joins the new online business accelerator of SPI Media, a service Clouse had helped develop as a consultant over the past year.

The expanding group believes Central Ohio is gaining importance as a hub for online creators who want to build sustainable, profitable businesses without the need for huge amounts of capital.

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Written by Carrie Ghose.

Originally published January 28, 2021.