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Spotify takes aim at YouTube with a new revenue-sharing program for creators

Wed, 11/13/2024 - 17:17

Spotify CEO Daniel Ek. — Spotify CEO Daniel Ek.
Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for Spotify

Media, Tech, Advertising, spotify, youtube, podcasting, Creators

Instagram Star Peanut the Squirrel Seized by New York Environmental Authorities

Fri, 11/01/2024 - 09:05

A squirrel in a park in Istanbul

News, Animal Rights, Influencers, Instagram, peanut the squirrel, tiktok

13 creator-economy startups to watch in 2024, according to top VCs

Thu, 10/24/2024 - 14:25

LaTecia Johnson of Ingenius, Megh Vakharia of SymphonyOS, and Karsen Daily of Trips — Creator startup executives LaTecia Johnson (Ingenius), Megh Vakharia (SymphonyOS), and Karsen Daily (Trips).
Chelsea King-Carr; Steve Eloiseau; Chase Bergey

Media, Advertising, Startups, Tech, Startups, creator-economy, Influencers

Jellysmack is laying off staff as it scales back its creator program

Mon, 10/21/2024 - 10:06

Jellysmack's jellyfish symbol glitching — Jellysmack is laying off staff, Business Insider has learned.
Jellysmack; Alyssa Powell/BI

Media, Tech, jellysmack, creator-economy, Influencers, Creators, limited-synd

TikTok is starting to help creators manufacture their own products

Mon, 10/21/2024 - 09:16

Shop is a major focus at TikTok as the company looks to compete in social commerce. — Shopping is a major focus at TikTok as the company looks to compete in social commerce.
Craig Barritt/Getty Images for TikTok.

Media, Retail, Advertising, Tech, tiktok, tiktok-shop, eCommerce

TikTok once planned to use content posted by its users to influence Mitch McConnell, lawsuit reveals

Sun, 10/20/2024 - 17:45

Tech Insider : Politics, Politics

Mitch McConnell — Attorneys general from 14 states are suing TikTok for using an algorithm they say harms children's mental health.
Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images

Tech, politics, mitch-mcconnell, tiktok, politics, Tech, Influencers

Threads app chief shares her top advice for creators on how and when to post — as the engagement-bait debate swirls

Tue, 10/15/2024 - 08:22

Threads — Meta executives don't want to "encourage" news on Threads, but this weekend proved it can thrive there.
Onur Dogman/SOPA/Getty Images

Media, Tech, Advertising, limited-synd, meta, threads, Instagram

Substack has been ramping up in-person events, with creators hosting readings, debates, and more

Mon, 10/14/2024 - 09:10

Sophia Efthimiatou and Matt Starr at a Substack event — Sophia Efthimiatou and Matt Starr are behind Substack's latest IRL events.
Courtesy of Substack

Media, Advertising, Tech, Substack, creator-economy, podcast, irl-social

How TikTok is changing the music industry and the way we discover new, popular songs

Mon, 10/14/2024 - 08:22

Gia Woods performs onstage in a white and grey outfit in front of a pink background at the — Gia Woods performs at the "Thrive With Pride" concert hosted by LA Pride and TikTok.
Rich Fury/Getty Images for LA Pride.

Media, Advertising, Tech, Entertainment, tiktok, Music, Influencers

Dude Perfect's new CEO explains why TV is a huge focus as the group looks to expand after raising over $100 million

Thu, 10/10/2024 - 12:01

Andrew Yaffe — Top YouTube group Dude Perfect hires Andrew Yaffe as CEO.
Andrew Yaffe/Dude Perfect

Media, Tech, Advertising, Creators, YouTuber, youtube, creator-economy

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