Fanbase Founder and Atlanta music royal Isaac Hayes III just built a promising—subscription-based—social network
‘Subscription-based content is the way of the future.’
On Jan 13, 2022 by Grace Stanley
Drew Afualo is Baba Yaga to misogynists—and a patron saint to everyone else
‘Women are ridiculed and vilified for quite literally anything.’
On Jan 13, 2022 by Daysia Tolentino
TikToker Sienna Gonzales shares her tips to managing the ‘emotional rollercoaster’ of content creation
Her content often touches on mental health, trauma, and her experiences as a queer person of color.
On Jan 6, 2022 by Grace Stanley
3 top course-selling platforms for creators
Plenty of platforms exist that specifically cater to creators selling courses.
‘Pretty privilege’ can open doors in the creator economy—but it isn’t everything
Exploring the leg up a creator may get from being attractive on the internet.
On Jan 6, 2022 by Chika Ekemezie
‘She was the first influencer I was ever going to work with’: TikToker says Callikoa scammed her after promising to swap crystals for video
She hopes other small businesses learn from her mistake.
On Dec 25, 2021 by Elizabeth Rose
‘I don’t think I will ever do music again’: @XOBrooklynne drops new album to troll her TikTok haters, scores Billboard hit, quits
‘My Crown’ is dedicated to her haters—and wow did they show up.
On Dec 21, 2021 by Elizabeth Rose
Trauma trends on TikTok can make survivors feel less alone—but the sheer number of videos pushed can be distressing
‘If you watch one of those videos, it’s going to show you all of them.’
On Dec 16, 2021 by Daysia Tolentino
Dashawn Moon’s special effects makeup videos earned the TikToker over 6 million followers
He shared with the Daily Dot his advice for creators, how he stays engaged with his fans, and more.
On Dec 16, 2021 by Grace Stanley
Spring CEO Chris Lamontagne shares his advice for creators looking to monetize
‘Creators know what they want to put in front of their fans. We just have to figure out how to do it and support them.’
Michaela Okland built an empire on men’s cringey messages
‘Interact with people who support you when you can, have fun with the people who get mad at you, and let your content grow as you do.’
On Dec 9, 2021 by Chika Ekemezie
Gaming trio the Baka Bros cultivated a community of 780K followers on Twitch
They met through Call of Duty.
On Dec 9, 2021 by Grace Stanley
#OrigamiCamp sparks discussion about the nuances of consent and collaboration in sex work (updated)
The weekend of collaboration was overshadowed by allegations of sexual misconduct levied against one of its prominent attendees.
On Dec 2, 2021 by Tricia Crimmins
JP Brammer shares what he wishes he knew when he was first starting out—and what treasured tool he would ‘die for’
‘You should worry about your craft and making things that matter to you.’
On Dec 2, 2021 by Grace Stanley
The top print-on-demand merchandise platforms for creators
It’s easier than ever before to outsource the creation and sales of merchandise.
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