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Social media marketing
fromLindsey Gamble
1 day ago

Meta Launches New Shopping & Affiliate Tools for Creators, Signaling a Bigger Push Into Affiliate Marketing - Lindsey Gamble

Meta introduces new affiliate marketing features on Facebook and Instagram to streamline creator earnings and enhance shopping experiences.
#youtube
Media industry
fromDigiday
16 hours ago

Future of TV Briefing: A TV advertising staple is missing from YouTube show sponsorships

YouTube channels are beginning to offer TV-style make-goods and viewership guarantees to sponsors as episodic series gain popularity.
Television
fromTechCrunch
6 hours ago

As YouTube grows on TV, it eyes more interactive video across formats | TechCrunch

YouTube is enhancing interactive features for TV viewing as connected TVs account for a growing share of its watch time.
Intellectual property law
fromEngadget
2 days ago

Three YouTubers accuse Apple of illegal scraping to train its AI models

YouTube creators filed a class action lawsuit against Apple for allegedly scraping copyrighted videos to train AI models.
Television
fromAndroid Authority
14 hours ago

YouTube's ad problem just got worse: Users now seeing 90-second unskippable ads!

YouTube is reportedly serving 90-second unskippable ads on its TV app, violating its own ad format rules.
Media industry
fromDigiday
16 hours ago

Future of TV Briefing: A TV advertising staple is missing from YouTube show sponsorships

YouTube channels are beginning to offer TV-style make-goods and viewership guarantees to sponsors as episodic series gain popularity.
Television
fromTechCrunch
6 hours ago

As YouTube grows on TV, it eyes more interactive video across formats | TechCrunch

YouTube is enhancing interactive features for TV viewing as connected TVs account for a growing share of its watch time.
Intellectual property law
fromEngadget
2 days ago

Three YouTubers accuse Apple of illegal scraping to train its AI models

YouTube creators filed a class action lawsuit against Apple for allegedly scraping copyrighted videos to train AI models.
Television
fromAndroid Authority
14 hours ago

YouTube's ad problem just got worse: Users now seeing 90-second unskippable ads!

YouTube is reportedly serving 90-second unskippable ads on its TV app, violating its own ad format rules.
#creator-economy
Marketing tech
fromTNW | Apps
1 day ago

Picsart launches

Picsart's new monetization program rewards creators based on content performance, challenging traditional follower-based earnings models.
Growth hacking
fromForbes
1 week ago

Stop Betting On One Platform: The Creator's New Monetization Playbook

Creators should diversify their platforms to build steady income and avoid dependency on a single source.
Marketing
fromForbes
1 week ago

The Great Convergence: Why The Creator Economy's Future Belongs To Those Who Unite Social, Brand, And Talent

The entertainment industry is shifting power to creators, with traditional advertising losing relevance as the creator economy rapidly expands.
Social media marketing
fromObserver
1 day ago

This NASA Mission Specialist Turned Media CEO Sets Out to Save the Creator Economy

TopFan empowers independent creators to own audience data and reduce reliance on major social platforms for sustainable business models.
Growth hacking
fromForbes
1 week ago

From #Ad To #Owner: The Creator Economy's Next Phase Is About Equity

The creator economy is shifting towards ownership stakes rather than traditional sponsored content as brands face rising costs and declining trust.
Media industry
fromForbes
6 days ago

Trust Is Becoming The Most Valuable Currency In The Creator Economy

Audiences now seek trust in content, influencing their decision-making and the value of creators' work.
Marketing tech
fromTNW | Apps
1 day ago

Picsart launches

Picsart's new monetization program rewards creators based on content performance, challenging traditional follower-based earnings models.
Growth hacking
fromForbes
1 week ago

Stop Betting On One Platform: The Creator's New Monetization Playbook

Creators should diversify their platforms to build steady income and avoid dependency on a single source.
Marketing
fromForbes
1 week ago

The Great Convergence: Why The Creator Economy's Future Belongs To Those Who Unite Social, Brand, And Talent

The entertainment industry is shifting power to creators, with traditional advertising losing relevance as the creator economy rapidly expands.
Social media marketing
fromObserver
1 day ago

This NASA Mission Specialist Turned Media CEO Sets Out to Save the Creator Economy

TopFan empowers independent creators to own audience data and reduce reliance on major social platforms for sustainable business models.
Growth hacking
fromForbes
1 week ago

From #Ad To #Owner: The Creator Economy's Next Phase Is About Equity

The creator economy is shifting towards ownership stakes rather than traditional sponsored content as brands face rising costs and declining trust.
Media industry
fromForbes
6 days ago

Trust Is Becoming The Most Valuable Currency In The Creator Economy

Audiences now seek trust in content, influencing their decision-making and the value of creators' work.
Marketing
fromForbes
1 day ago

Adam W Is Taking Creator Strategy Off Screen And Into The Real World

Adam Waheed transitions to Chief Digital Officer at Stic, merging digital comedy with innovative advertising strategies.
#podcasting
Podcast
fromThe Hollywood Reporter
1 day ago

I Created Hit Podcasts. Then the Bubble Burst

The narrative podcast industry has faced significant challenges, leading to layoffs and a shift towards celebrity-driven content.
Podcast
fromTechCrunch
6 days ago

Exclusive: Beehiiv expands into podcasting, taking aim at Patreon | TechCrunch

Beehiiv introduces native podcast hosting, allowing creators to host, distribute, and monetize podcasts directly on the platform.
Podcast
fromThe Hollywood Reporter
1 day ago

I Created Hit Podcasts. Then the Bubble Burst

The narrative podcast industry has faced significant challenges, leading to layoffs and a shift towards celebrity-driven content.
Podcast
fromTechCrunch
6 days ago

Exclusive: Beehiiv expands into podcasting, taking aim at Patreon | TechCrunch

Beehiiv introduces native podcast hosting, allowing creators to host, distribute, and monetize podcasts directly on the platform.
Artificial intelligence
fromWIRED
1 hour ago

Meta's New AI Model Gives Mark Zuckerberg a Seat at the Big Kid's Table

Meta launched Muse Spark, an advanced AI model aimed at creating personal superintelligence and enhancing creativity and productivity.
Fashion & style
fromForbes
2 hours ago

Latest Gen Z Spend Trend: Trading Down To Glow Up

Gen Z is shifting to frugal shopping, opting for store brands to afford premium spending on wellness and personal style.
#social-media
Social media marketing
fromForbes
1 day ago

The Next Disruption In Social Media: Impact Over Attention

Future social networks will prioritize action-oriented platforms that foster real-world collaboration and value creation using AI and impact-based rewards.
fromForbes
1 day ago
Online marketing

Why Keywords Are Replacing Hashtags As The Social Media North Star

Social media marketing
fromForbes
5 days ago

5 Social Media-Based Side Hustles To Make Extra Income Online

Social media offers lucrative side hustle opportunities, including management services, live shopping, UGC creation, and paid ads services.
Social media marketing
fromForbes
1 day ago

The Next Disruption In Social Media: Impact Over Attention

Future social networks will prioritize action-oriented platforms that foster real-world collaboration and value creation using AI and impact-based rewards.
Online marketing
fromForbes
1 day ago

Why Keywords Are Replacing Hashtags As The Social Media North Star

The era of hashtags for social media discoverability is fading, replaced by social SEO driven by intent-based keywords.
Media industry
fromNatesilver
2 days ago

Social media is turning into a freak show

Social media's influence on content quality and publisher success has led to a crisis in foreign policy and political communication.
Social media marketing
fromForbes
5 days ago

5 Social Media-Based Side Hustles To Make Extra Income Online

Social media offers lucrative side hustle opportunities, including management services, live shopping, UGC creation, and paid ads services.
E-Commerce
from24/7 Wall St.
8 hours ago

2 Stocks I'd Add to the Shopping Cart for the Agentic Commerce Revolution

AI shopping has the potential to revolutionize e-commerce by enhancing transaction ease and price comparison.
#tiktok
Music production
fromwww.socialmediatoday.com
3 days ago

TikTok and ACRCloud partner on Derivative Works Detection system

TikTok's SoundOn enhances copyright protection for musicians by incorporating advanced audio recognition technology to detect potential copies of their work.
Film
fromVariety
1 week ago

When Fandom Converts: How TikTok Is Driving Measurable Box Office Growth

TikTok has become a powerful engine for movie discovery, translating online engagement into real-world ticket sales.
Media industry
fromDigiday
1 day ago

TikTok's Khartoon Weiss to exit the platform as its head of global business

Khartoon Weiss is leaving TikTok to pursue a new opportunity, ensuring continuity in the ad business during the transition.
Marketing tech
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

TikTok ads are about to get a tad more disruptive | TechCrunch

TikTok introduces new ad formats to enhance brand visibility and engagement, including Logo Takeover, Prime Time, and Top Reach.
Music production
fromwww.socialmediatoday.com
3 days ago

TikTok and ACRCloud partner on Derivative Works Detection system

TikTok's SoundOn enhances copyright protection for musicians by incorporating advanced audio recognition technology to detect potential copies of their work.
Film
fromVariety
1 week ago

When Fandom Converts: How TikTok Is Driving Measurable Box Office Growth

TikTok has become a powerful engine for movie discovery, translating online engagement into real-world ticket sales.
Media industry
fromDigiday
1 day ago

TikTok's Khartoon Weiss to exit the platform as its head of global business

Khartoon Weiss is leaving TikTok to pursue a new opportunity, ensuring continuity in the ad business during the transition.
Marketing tech
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

TikTok ads are about to get a tad more disruptive | TechCrunch

TikTok introduces new ad formats to enhance brand visibility and engagement, including Logo Takeover, Prime Time, and Top Reach.
Film
fromKotaku
6 hours ago

Scientology Runs Are Going Viral On TikTok

Scientology Runs involve people filming themselves trying to run inside Scientology centers before being caught.
#reddit
fromQuartz
1 day ago
Growth hacking

Reddit Benefits From Strong User Growth: A Sign for More Upside?

Reddit's user growth and enhanced advertising strategies are driving significant revenue increases and expanding its market reach.
Social media marketing
fromEMARKETER
1 day ago

Reddit's purchasing influence is growing whether brands engage or not

Brands risk missing vital real-time conversations on Reddit, where 180 million US users influence product discussions and recommendations.
Growth hacking
fromQuartz
1 day ago

Reddit Benefits From Strong User Growth: A Sign for More Upside?

Reddit's user growth and enhanced advertising strategies are driving significant revenue increases and expanding its market reach.
Social media marketing
fromEMARKETER
1 day ago

Reddit's purchasing influence is growing whether brands engage or not

Brands risk missing vital real-time conversations on Reddit, where 180 million US users influence product discussions and recommendations.
Silicon Valley
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Porn, dog poo and social media snaps: the taskers' scraping the internet for Meta-owned AI firm

Scale AI, part-owned by Meta, employs thousands to train AI using personal data from social media, raising ethical concerns about data scraping.
Apple
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

Apple's Supreme Court bid could redefine who controls platform pricing across the app economy - Silicon Canals

Apple petitions the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn a contempt ruling regarding its 27% commission on external payment systems in the App Store.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Six great reads: the OnlyFans legacy, stolen cargo and Meta's creepy' glasses

Leonid Radvinsky's death leaves a void in the leadership of OnlyFans, a platform that has transformed the adult content landscape. His secretive management style and the controversies surrounding the site have raised questions about its future direction and stability.
Photography
#openai
Marketing tech
fromThe Globe and Mail
12 hours ago

Opinion: Ads are coming to AI chats. Behold as the Internet is ruined all over again

OpenAI is expanding its advertising efforts in AI, following trends set by social media companies to generate revenue.
Marketing tech
fromThe Globe and Mail
12 hours ago

Opinion: Ads are coming to AI chats. Behold as the Internet is ruined all over again

OpenAI is expanding its advertising efforts in AI, following trends set by social media companies to generate revenue.
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 day ago

Report: Meme Prediction Market App Giggles Raises $1.2M as Crypto Social Apps Compete for Gen Z

Justin Jin, born October 5, 2006, in Vancouver, raised $1,234,567 from crypto VC 1kx for his meme prediction market app, Giggles, on April 7, 2026.
Growth hacking
Marketing
fromFortune
3 days ago

How Corporate Natalie turned a $500 brand deal into a creator empire-and her own agency | Fortune

Natalie Marshall, known as Corporate Natalie, turned a side project into a successful brand with millions of followers and multiple brand partnerships.
Marketing tech
fromForbes
8 hours ago

The More Things Change, The More Marketing Stays The Same

The media landscape evolves, but core challenges for marketers remain consistent over time.
#meta-platforms
Marketing tech
from24/7 Wall St.
5 hours ago

Meta Platforms Gains 4%: Strong Ad Revenue Growth and PayPal Partnership Put the Stock Back in Focus

Meta Platforms stock surged 4% due to strong AI-driven ad revenue growth and a new partnership with PayPal for social commerce.
Social media marketing
fromThe Motley Fool
2 days ago

This Is a Troubling Trend Meta Platforms Investors Should Watch Out for in Future Quarters | The Motley Fool

Meta Platforms faces challenges as expenses grow faster than revenue, impacting earnings growth and stock performance.
Marketing tech
from24/7 Wall St.
5 hours ago

Meta Platforms Gains 4%: Strong Ad Revenue Growth and PayPal Partnership Put the Stock Back in Focus

Meta Platforms stock surged 4% due to strong AI-driven ad revenue growth and a new partnership with PayPal for social commerce.
Social media marketing
fromThe Motley Fool
2 days ago

This Is a Troubling Trend Meta Platforms Investors Should Watch Out for in Future Quarters | The Motley Fool

Meta Platforms faces challenges as expenses grow faster than revenue, impacting earnings growth and stock performance.
Podcast
fromTheankler
1 week ago

Inside The Chernin Group's Bet on Creator-Led Empires

Community is the most valuable asset in media, driving investment strategies for emerging media companies.
Social media marketing
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

AI design platform Picsart launches a creator monetization program | TechCrunch

Picsart launches a creator monetization program allowing all creators to earn revenue based on audience engagement without minimum audience size requirements.
Media industry
fromTech Times
2 days ago

Substack Writers Transform Newsletter Platforms with Paid Subs and the Power of the Creator Economy

Substack empowers independent writers to manage their own audiences and monetize content through a simple, community-driven newsletter platform.
Marketing
fromInc
1 week ago

5 Questions Every Founder Should Ask Before Hiring an Influencer

Creator ad spend in the U.S. reached $37 billion in 2025, with startups often mismanaging their creator budgets.
Venture
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

17 creator-economy startups to watch in 2026, according to VCs

AI-powered tools are transforming the creator economy by automating content production, influencer marketing, and business operations while enabling new monetization models.
Television
fromInterview Magazine
2 weeks ago

These Creators Are Getting Rich Off Reaction Content While We Watch

Reaction videos have evolved from a niche curiosity into a massive YouTube phenomenon, with top channels accumulating hundreds of millions of views and attracting attention from major artists.
Marketing tech
fromForbes
5 days ago

From Streaming To AI: Agency Leaders' Next Big Media Bets

Streaming platform consolidation is reshaping agency strategies, emphasizing precision and adaptability in targeting consumer attention.
Social media marketing
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

A teenage Minecraft YouTuber raised $1,234,567 for a meme prediction market called Giggles. It broke me. | TechCrunch

Justin Jin's Giggles app combines trading and social media, allowing users to invest in viral content and engage for extended periods.
fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago
Media industry

Stop blaming Big Tech. Start rebuilding journalism

Fighting Big Tech for compensation is not the main battle for journalism's survival; rebuilding trust and embracing technology is essential.
#meta
Social media marketing
fromDigiday
6 days ago

Meta's bid to woo creators to Facebook just might work, despite its recent legal woes

Meta's Facebook Creator Fast Track program offers guaranteed payouts to attract creators, despite recent legal challenges regarding user safety.
Social media marketing
fromForbes
2 weeks ago

Meta Offered Creators Cash-Here's How They Responded

Meta's 'Creator Fast Track' program offers guaranteed payments to attract creators from other platforms to post on Facebook.
Social media marketing
fromDigiday
6 days ago

Meta's bid to woo creators to Facebook just might work, despite its recent legal woes

Meta's Facebook Creator Fast Track program offers guaranteed payouts to attract creators, despite recent legal challenges regarding user safety.
Social media marketing
fromForbes
2 weeks ago

Meta Offered Creators Cash-Here's How They Responded

Meta's 'Creator Fast Track' program offers guaranteed payments to attract creators from other platforms to post on Facebook.
Social media marketing
fromRetail Dive
1 day ago

Inside Walmart's creator-driven social commerce playbook

Walmart is enhancing its social commerce strategy to engage consumers, particularly Gen Z, who spend significant time on social media.
Marketing
fromForbes
3 weeks ago

The Third Model In The Creator Economy: Pay For Participation

College students deeply love no more than five brands at any given time, creating intense competition for limited brand loyalty slots among hundreds of competing brands.
Social media marketing
fromWCVB
4 days ago

These creators helping viewers save money. Here's how

Deinfluencers encourage sustainable living and mindful spending, promoting alternatives to consumerism in response to economic challenges.
Social media marketing
fromTechCrunch
6 days ago

Flipboard's new 'social websites' help publishers and creators tap into the open social web | TechCrunch

Flipboard launched social websites, enabling creators to consolidate content and build communities around their work on decentralized platforms.
#creator-monetization
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago
Venture

YouTubers aren't relying on ad revenue anymore - here's how some are diversifying | TechCrunch

Social media marketing
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

Facebook launches a new monetization program to attract popular creators from TikTok, YouTube | TechCrunch

Facebook launched Creator Fast Track to attract established creators from other platforms with guaranteed monthly pay and increased content reach for three months.
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago
Venture

YouTubers aren't relying on ad revenue anymore - here's how some are diversifying | TechCrunch

Social media marketing
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

Facebook launches a new monetization program to attract popular creators from TikTok, YouTube | TechCrunch

Facebook launched Creator Fast Track to attract established creators from other platforms with guaranteed monthly pay and increased content reach for three months.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Content creators share the 2-step process anyone can use to start making money online

Michela Allocca, founder of the personal finance brand Break Your Budget, got started with just her iPhone and an Instagram account. She had a friend take pictures of her around Boston, where she was living and working at the time, "and I would literally post a picture of myself and write a long caption about three steps to start investing," she told Business Insider.
Online marketing
Marketing
fromForbes
2 months ago

Why The Creator Economy Is The Next Gold Mine For Agencies

Agencies should shift from corporate messaging to building and amplifying individual personal brands as trusted media channels to capture audience trust and long-term value.
Social media marketing
fromYahoo Life
3 weeks ago

16 Reals Ways to Make Money on Social Media

Social media monetization is accessible to people of all ages and backgrounds through diverse income methods including affiliate marketing, sponsored posts, and direct product sales.
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