What makes the kids online safety act so controversial
The Kids Online Safety Act poses a danger to LGBTQ+ youth, minors in abusive homes, and many others.
On Jul 28, 2023 by Steven Asarch
The state of the creator economy, according to three tech giants’ earnings calls
Meta and Google made a showy return this week. Snap didn’t fare as well.
On Jul 27, 2023 by J. Clara Chan
‘IT’S ENOUGH SLICES!’: Activision sues creator Anthony Fantano after he requests six-figure payment for the use of his viral pizza slice TikTok audio
Everyone wants a slice of the revenue pie.
On Jul 26, 2023 by Franklin Graves
Here’s what creators need to know about Elon Musk rebranding Twitter to X
X marks the spot, but is it buried treasure or fool’s gold?
On Jul 24, 2023 by Steven Asarch
With Warner Music Group deal, TikTok could be following YouTube’s copyright playbook
TikTok’s latest pact with Warner Music Group may lead to a more YouTube-centric model for copyright.
On Jul 20, 2023 by J. Clara Chan
How TikTok sensation PinkyDoll launched a viral trend mimicking video game NPCs
Canadian creator PinkyDoll went viral for acting like a NPC (non-playable character) straight out of a video game on TikTok Live.
On Jul 19, 2023 by Leslie Peterson
Confusing rules for influencers make SAG-AFTRA union solidarity hard
What can influencers do to help Hollywood unions on strike? Lines are a bit blurry.
On Jul 18, 2023 by Steven Asarch
Twitter invites far-right figures like Andrew Tate to dubious ‘Ads Revenue Sharing’ program
Twitter’s ‘ad revenue sharing’ updates do more to amplify hate speech than help creators make a living.
On Jul 18, 2023 by Patricia Grisafi
The scary evolution of Baby Gronk’s dad
These kids have stage parents with an intensity we haven’t seen since ‘Dance Moms.’
On Jul 6, 2023 by Kelsey Weekman
How to structure membership offerings on Patreon
On Jul 6, 2023 by Rachel Kiley
Everything Meta’s new app Threads is missing on day one
Threads is no Facebook, but it’s also no Twitter.
On Jul 6, 2023 by Steven Asarch
How McDonald’s successfully turned us all into brand ambassadors: The Grimace Shake pushes the limits of branded virality
Sure, now we know the McDonald’s mascot is a taste bud … but at what cost?
On Jul 6, 2023 by Lon Harris
FTC updates rules on brands and influencers: Here’s what you need to know
Here’s what you need to know about the latest updates to the FTC’s Endorsement Guides.
On Jul 5, 2023 by Steven Asarch
Creator Clash 2 lost $250,000, what happened?
A combination of bad press and illegal streams caused the event to fail.
Video reactor Courtreezy brought viral TikTok trends to YouTube
Courtney Adanna doubled down on viral reaction videos, and they’ve been a central part of her account ever since.
On Jul 4, 2023 by Adrienne Hunter
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