Passionfruit newsletter: Nepotism in the creator economy
Creators like MrBeast are hiring their friends and family members. But what happens when a mom-and-pop shop turns into a social media empire?
On Feb 23, 2024 by Grace Stanley
Passionfruit newsletter: Is this the new IMDb for creators?
Maybe, but we have some unanswered questions.
On Feb 15, 2024 by Grace Stanley
Creators say TikTok is the ‘music industry’s Roman empire’ in the wake of UMG’s war
Musicians we spoke with don’t care about this feud between Universal Music Group and TikTok. They just want to play their music.
On Feb 7, 2024 by Steven Asarch
Passionfruit newsletter: The creator economy’s child labor problem
With children entering the creator economy, states are grappling with updating outdated labor laws.
On Feb 7, 2024 by Grace Stanley
Passionfruit newsletter: A dream job is a job
A tidal wave of YouTuber retirements is leading many in the field to speak out about how this so-called dream job can take a toll.
On Jan 24, 2024 by Grace Stanley
Passionfruit newsletter: Kill the hustle-bro in your head
Regardless of what internalized hustle culture might tell you, vacations and weekends are a good thing.
On Dec 20, 2023 by Grace Stanley
Artists and V-Tubers left disappointed after Twitch’s recent ‘artistic nudity’ rule reversal
‘It honestly makes me feel like this site is a joke sometimes.’
On Dec 18, 2023 by Steven Asarch
‘I was scared’: Influencer accused influencer with ‘millions’ of followers of assault
‘I didn’t wanna tell the story for a really long time.’
On Dec 4, 2023 by Stace Fernandez
‘Their idea of their children not working is 40 videos’: Counselor slams family vlogger who made filming schedule for her kids on vacation (Updated)
‘What’s the difference between this and child actors?? Why is one exploitation and the other not.’
On Nov 21, 2023 by Braden Bjella
Passionfruit newsletter: The faux charitable endeavor of ‘Creator Funds’
Creators just want to get paid.
On Nov 15, 2023 by Grace Stanley
Passionfruit newsletter: The internet is trash. Who’s going to clean it up?
I’m tired of looking at it, just take it away, please?
On Nov 8, 2023 by Grace Stanley
From Big Oil to the Navy, some surprising advertisers are targeting young people through Twitch
Oil companies, insurance sellers, and military moguls are all taking to Twitch to reach a lucrative younger audience.
On Nov 6, 2023 by Steven Asarch
Nickmercs controversy shows that streaming platform Kick is still for gambling
Kick and gambling site Stake are tied at the hip, no matter what they want you to believe.
On Oct 31, 2023 by Steven Asarch
Influencers are more powerful than the President
There’s a cringe-y line from Spiderman that’s relevant here but I refuse to quote a superhero movie.
On Oct 27, 2023 by Andrew Fiouzi
‘The future of Smash Bros tournaments is in jeopardy’: Nintendo announces new rules for community esports events, and fans aren’t happy
The video game developer has a long history of fiercely protecting its IP, despite pleas from gamers to loosen up restrictions.
On Oct 25, 2023 by Steven Asarch
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