LinkedIn wants to host thousands of events a year as part of its bet on creators

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LinkedIn wants to host more creator-led events over the next year.

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BeReal is on a charm offensive to recruit creators for its platform and connect them with advertisers

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A BeReal ad for the European online retailer Zalando.

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The ultimate do-nothing side hustle: selling courses

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TikTok superstar Khaby Lame did a $975 million deal. Then the red flags piled up.

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TikToker Khaby Lame's $975 announced deal has hit a snag.

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Khaby Lame's mysterious $975 million deal has hit a snag: Brokerages are restricting or blocking trading in the stock behind it.

How creators 'supercharged' Coach's Gen Z strategy

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Instagram and Facebook are letting influencers earn a commission from products — again

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Instagram is adding affiliate links directly into Reels
Instagram is adding shoppable affiliate links directly onto Reels in the app.

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Social media giants have grand plans for AI. Creators fear they'll be left out.

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A social media post displaying someone holding a shopping bag that is disappearing

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Patreon's CEO says AI will be a 'bloodbath for the world's creative people' unless tech companies pay up

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Patreon CEO Jack Conte.

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Democratic congressman Ro Khanna wants creators to have their own 'bill of rights'

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US House Rep. Ro Khanna.
US House Rep. Ro Khanna.

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TikTok's global head of creators is leaving the company amid a reorg

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Kim Farrell, global head of creators at TikTok
Kim Farrell, global head of creators at TikTok.

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