Stories By David Adler
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Platform
Spotify’s AI Pivot Signals A New Phase For Creator Discovery
February 11, 2026Spotify closed 2025 with record user growth and its strongest profitability profile to date. Alongside those...
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Platform
Snapchat Now Lets Users Automatically Alert Friends When They Arrive At Any Location
February 10, 2026Snapchat has expanded its location-based notification system to let users set alerts for any destination, building...
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Technology
John Gargiulo’s Case For AI-Powered Creative Velocity In Paid Social
February 9, 2026Former Airbnb product marketing lead John Gargiulo believes the problem with paid social advertising today isn’t...
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Agency
From Followers To Ownership: How Rare Flower’s Zhāo Lewis Liú Is Reframing The Creator Incubator Model
February 9, 2026Rare Flower Agency is a Los Angeles-based agency designed to help creators move beyond brand deals...
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Influencer
Jake Paul’s MVP Signs Sky Sports Broadcast Deal
February 9, 2026Most Valuable Promotions (MVP), the boxing promotional company co-founded by YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian,...
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Commentary
The 10 Highest-Earning TikTok Shops In January 2026
February 6, 2026Dr.Melaxin Global holds onto the top spot for a second straight month, while Tarte Cosmetics makes...
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Commentary
TikTok’s U.S. Deal Is Done: 34 Experts On What Brands Should Be Watching Next
February 6, 2026TikTok’s long-running U.S. ownership saga is finally over, but for advertisers and brands, the uncertainty hasn’t...
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Tech
Tech Podcast TBPN Secures Regional Super Bowl Ad Slot To Showcase Guest Roster
February 6, 2026Tech podcast TBPN has purchased a regional Super Bowl advertisement set to air across the Bay...
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Commentary
Creators Face Regional Structural Constraints Under Variable Global Platform Monetization Rules
February 6, 2026Recent research highlights how inequalities in platform policies, advertiser demand, and payment infrastructure shape creator income...
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Brand
Outdoor Retailer Debuts Creator Program, Embedding 150 Influencers Into August Trade Show
February 5, 2026Outdoor Retailer will embed 150 outdoor-focused creators into its August 19-21 trade show floor through a...
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Agency
Digital Marketing Agency New Engen Acquires Creator Content Network Grapevine To Scale Whitelisted Paid Social
February 4, 2026Seattle-based agency New Engen has entered into an agreement to acquire Grapevine, a creator-powered performance content...
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Tech
How Logically AI Is Turning Narrative Intelligence Into A Decision Layer For The Creator Economy
February 2, 2026Logically AI is a UK-based decision intelligence company that helps government agencies, enterprises, and brand-facing organizations...
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Influencer
Why Brielle Asero’s Blunt Take On Work, Burnout, And Early Adulthood Resonated Across TikTok
February 2, 2026Brielle Asero gained her following by saying the quiet part out loud. At a moment when...
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Platform
OnlyFans Seeks Majority Stake Sale At $5.5B Valuation To Architect Capital
February 2, 2026OnlyFans is in exclusive talks to sell a majority stake to Architect Capital, a San Francisco-based...
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Commentary
NFL Is Bringing 160+ Creators To Super Bowl LX Week, Names Dhar Mann Chief Kindness Officer
January 30, 2026The NFL will host more than 160 creators during Super Bowl LX week in the Bay...
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Influencer
Matt Kahla Built A $20M Business By Treating Content Creation Like A System, Not A Personality
January 29, 2026Matt Kahla does not describe himself as a viral creator. He does not chase trends, lean...
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Platform
Meta Plans Premium Subscriptions Across Instagram, Facebook, And WhatsApp With AI Features
January 29, 2026Meta plans to test new subscriptions across Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp that give users access to...
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Commentary
Podcast Show London Opens Speaker Submissions, Names International Advisory Board
January 28, 2026The Podcast Show London has opened its speaker and session submission process for its May 2026...
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Tech
Creator Marketing Platform GRIN Shifts To Self-Serve Access With Month-To-Month Pricing
January 27, 2026GRIN has launched instant, self-serve access to its creator management platform, eliminating demos, annual contracts, and...
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Technology
Presaige Unveils AI Content Performance Prediction Platform
January 26, 2026Presaige, a new AI-powered platform, debuted at CES 2026 in Las Vegas with technology designed to...
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Influencer
Unfiltered And Unscripted: Annika Osterlund On Building Community, Revenue, And Longevity As A Creator
January 26, 2026For Annika Osterlund, content creation has always functioned less like a career decision and more like...
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Agency
How Reflect Agency Is Embedding Diversity & Inclusion Into The Infrastructure Of Influencer Marketing
January 23, 2026For Jackie Blake, inclusion in influencer marketing is not a creative add-on or a seasonal campaign...
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Tech
PodcastOne Partners With Listener.com To Deploy AI Analytics Across Major Podcast Platforms
January 23, 2026Publisher and podcast sales network PodcastOne has entered a multi-year partnership with AI analytics platform Listener.com...
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Influencer
Alix Earle To Star In Netflix Reality Series Documenting Life Beyond Social Media
January 23, 2026Influencer Alix Earle will star in an unscripted reality series for Netflix set to release in...
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Influencer
Milan Mathew: Building A Creator Business Rooted In Culture, Discipline, And Community
January 22, 2026When Milan Mathew left a full-time corporate role designing mobile apps for oil and gas companies,...

