‘Twitter is dead’: Creators are furious (and confused) by Elon Musk’s decision to limit views on Twitter
Why on Earth would Musk choose to limit engagement on his own platform?
On Jul 3, 2023 by Grace Stanley
Dylan Mulvaney speaks out against Bud Light for not supporting her during anti-trans backlash
Brands want and need influencers to increase their market, but what happens when the collaboration turns toxic for the influencer?
On Jul 3, 2023 by Patricia Grisafi
How Wattpad Writing Helped Me Come Out as an Asexual and Non-Binary Author
Writing fiction online helped me accept my own identity.
On Jun 30, 2023 by SG Gardner
Colleen Ballinger responds to accusations in ‘Toxic Gossip Train’ ballad
YouTuber Colleen Ballinger (sort of) apologized via ukulele song after being accused of having inappropriate relationships with younger fans.
On Jun 28, 2023 by Steven Asarch
Shein trip gone wrong highlights the potential hazards of creator brand deals
It’s important to learn when to say “no” to that lucrative promotional offer.
On Jun 28, 2023 by Lon Harris
VidCon 2023: The more things change, the more they stay the same
Imposter syndrome, gatekeepers, and egomaniacs are a constant in the entertainment industry.
On Jun 27, 2023 by Grace Stanley
Twitch’s queer-disabled streaming space matters now more than ever
There’s something special about a Twitch stream chat that no other streaming platform has yet managed to replicate, especially for queer disabled people.
On Jun 26, 2023 by V.M. Ayala
Streamer xQc signs $100 million deal
This is a lot more than just a nine-figure payday.
On Jun 20, 2023 by Steven Asarch
What creators can learn from the Writers Strike, Part 5: Changing the Narrative
Creators and writers need to dominate the discourse to get their needs met.
On Jun 8, 2023 by Lon Harris
‘This is the most anti-creator s*** I’ve ever seen’: Twitch’s new branded content rules made streamers furious
The streaming platform announced a new series of rules for branded content rules, and creators aren’t happy.
On Jun 7, 2023 by Steven Asarch
TikTok’s new retouching tools normalize drastic face edits, and creators are concerned
TikTok seems to be testing drastic changes to its “retouch” feature, and creators are speaking out.
On Jun 6, 2023 by Kelsey Weekman
What creators can learn from the Writers Strike, Part 4: The ‘Blandification’ of Media
The arrival of AI chatbots is just the latest in a long line of industry attempts to sideline high-quality creativity in favor of productivity.
On Jun 1, 2023 by Lon Harris
‘League of Legends’ union refuses to play
In a historic moment for esports, ‘League of Legends’ pro players are walking out to demand Riot Games treats them better.
On May 30, 2023 by Steven Asarch
The history of Rumble: A problematic site with a troubling promise
Rumble has been signing banned streamers to try and bring new blood—but its alt-right pipeline is strong.
On May 26, 2023 by Steven Asarch
The Supreme Court just gave Google and Twitter a big win. Here’s what it means for digital creators.
In what was expected to be the blowout social media speech case regarding Section 230, the Court sidestepped any judgment on the ethics of content liability.
On May 25, 2023 by Henry Chandonnet
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