Sell or be banned: Why the latest bill to ban TikTok won’t solve the problem
A blanket ban is not the solution.
On Mar 7, 2024 by Grace Stanley
Can the ‘fast-paced’ era of YouTubers ever end?
MrBeast changed YouTube editing forever. Can it go back?
On Mar 6, 2024 by Steven Asarch
Google axes unionized YouTube Music workers
The timing seems a little suspicious, to say the least.
On Mar 5, 2024 by Grace Stanley
Popular ‘Minecraft’ server by YouTuber Quackity explodes in controversy after moderators revolt
Moderators say they were underpaid and overworked.
On Mar 4, 2024 by Steven Asarch
TikToker Eric Sedeño just wants to make people smile
The 27-year-old creator wants to be a ‘little bright spot’ on the internet.
On Mar 1, 2024 by Charlotte Colombo
Hasan Piker understands why you’re angry
‘You’re alienated for your labor. Your boss is a f**ing piece of sh**. And then, you see a random clip out of context.’
On Feb 28, 2024 by Steven Asarch
Passionfruit newsletter: How much money do creators really make?
The answer might be less than you’d expect.
On Feb 28, 2024 by Grace Stanley
Social media bans may work, but for who?
A new study points to the efficacy of deplatforming creators. But some are raising red flags.
On Feb 28, 2024 by Chris Stokel-Walker
Behind the scenes of Taylor Lorenz’s viral LibsofTikTok interview
Journalist Taylor Lorenz told us about what happened during her viral interview with LibsofTikTok.
On Feb 26, 2024 by Steven Asarch
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With children entering the creator economy, states are grappling with updating outdated labor laws.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
After a public divorce, ‘ACE Family’ YouTube star Austin McBloom’s content is becoming increasingly absurd
After a public divorce, Austin McBroom’s content has become even more controversial.
On Feb 5, 2024 by Steven Asarch
Passionfruit newsletter: Influencers didn’t kill journalism. Wall Street did.
It’s easy to blame the rise of TikTokers and AI for the media industry’s mass layoffs, but ego-tripping billionaires and private equity are the real culprits.
On Feb 2, 2024 by Drew Grant
Even the top 4% of creators want a union
A new report from Kajabi reveals even the top class of creators want a union.
On Jan 31, 2024 by Grace Stanley
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