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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Creator income inequality is rising as top influencers rake in big paydays from brands

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Jimmy Donaldson, aka MrBeast, at
Top creator Jimmy Donaldson, a.k.a. MrBeast, at the "Beast Games" season 2 premiere.

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YouTube billionaire MrBeast says he's actually cash poor: 'I have negative money'

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YouTube creator MrBeast (Jimmy Donaldson).
YouTube creator MrBeast (Jimmy Donaldson).

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Creator economy M&A is 'back, baby.' Here's where an advisor thinks the deal heat will be in 2026.

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James Creech is the founder of Quartermast Advisors, an M&A advisory firm.
James Creech is the founder of Quartermast Advisors, an M&A advisory firm.

Madison Ellis

'The Diary of a CEO' host Steven Bartlett explains how the '1% rule' has led to big results at his company

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THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON -- Episode 2181 -- Pictured: Podcaster Steven Bartlett during an interview on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 -- (Photo by: Todd Owyoung/NBC via Getty Images)
Podcaster Steven Bartlett says he's found success by focusing on small wins.

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MrBeast's release strategy for Season 2 of 'Beast Games' highlights a key concern creators have with TV

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CULVER CITY, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 07: Jimmy Donaldson aka MrBeast attends as Prime Video hosts an advance screening and Q&A with Jimmy Donaldson AKA MrBeast for
Jimmy Donaldson, a.k.a. MrBeast, is about to kick off season 2 of "Beast Games."

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Creators have broken through and become Hollywood's new power players

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FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA - MARCH 10: Influencer Mark Rober is seen in attendance during a match between Inter Miami and CF Montréal at DRV PNK Stadium on March 10, 2024 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. (Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images)
Mark Rober is the latest YouTube star to get a Netflix deal.

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The 3 creator economy trends that helped startups pull in millions from investors heading into 2026

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Whatnot cofounders Logan Head and Grant LaFontaine.
Whatnot cofounders Logan Head and Grant LaFontaine.

Whatnot

New research reveals the top 10 US cities for social-media creators

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COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 30: Entertainer Tyler Toney of Dude Perfect shakes hands with fans prior to a game between the Texas Longhorns and Texas A&M Aggies at Kyle Field on November 30, 2024 in College Station, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)
Tyler Toney of Dude Perfect at an event in College Station, Texas.

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The unraveling of FaZe Clan spotlights the creator economy's biggest risk

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Lil Uzi Vert performed at a party celebrating FaZe Clan's listing on the Nasdaq.
Lil Uzi Vert performed at a party celebrating FaZe Clan's listing on the Nasdaq.

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