Creators

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.

On Jul 5, 2023 by Steven Asarch

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

‘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