Apple is making enemies among creators by hitting Patreon with a 30% tax — but there's a loophole

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Apple will take 30% of transactions made within Patreon's iOS app starting in November.

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An M&A expert says creator-economy companies need to look beyond influencers to grow

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John Lambros, cohead of US technology at the M&A advisory Houlihan Lokey.

Houlihan Lokey.

Instagram is really weird right now. I think I've figured out why.

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New data shows the Olympic athletes breaking out on social media, from gymnast Rebeca Andrade to rugby player Ilona Maher

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3 gymnasts at the Paris Olympic Games.
Simone Biles, Rebecca Andrade, and Jordan Chiles at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

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How Pinterest became a secret weapon for a social-media marketer and boosted her revenue by $30,000 a month

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Colorado-based creator Kenda Laney uses Pinterest to direct traffic to her social media accounts and sell digital products.

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The internet's love affair with YouTube's biggest star is showing cracks

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Jimmy Donaldson, known as MrBeast, has recently faced backlash.

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What is 'underconsumption core'? A new trend on TikTok aims to get GenZ to buy less.

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Underconsumption core promotes buying only what you need.

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One of MrBeast's oldest friends quit his operation in a scandal. It could hurt him too.

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MrBeast's friend Ava Tyson (right) has been accused of messaging a minor when she was 20.

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An Instagram influencer who partied with Leonardo DiCaprio got 8 years in prison for human trafficking: report

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Kat Torres, an Instagram influencer, has been sentenced to eight years in prison.

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Seeking nominations for the most influential TikTok talent managers and agents in 2024

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TikTok creator Jorge Alvarez.

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