The 10 Highest-Earning TikTok Shops In January 2026

Dr.Melaxin Global holds onto the top spot for a second straight month, while Tarte Cosmetics makes...

Top 10 Products Sold On TikTok In January 2026

Dr.Melaxin’s Gifted Collagen Boost Set retains first place in January 2026 with $3.67m in revenue, down...

TikTok’s U.S. Deal Is Done: 34 Experts On What Brands Should Be Watching Next

TikTok’s long-running U.S. ownership saga is finally over, but for advertisers and brands, the uncertainty hasn’t...

Creators Face Regional Structural Constraints Under Variable Global Platform Monetization Rules

Recent research highlights how inequalities in platform policies, advertiser demand, and payment infrastructure shape creator income...

Inside The Age Verification Systems Platforms Use To Enforce Legal Minimum Age Rules

Globally, social media platforms face increasing regulatory pressure to prevent underage access as governments tighten enforcement...

Instagram’s Influence Declines In APAC As Creator Marketing Splits Between Performance And Awareness Strategies

Instagram’s regional dominance is weakening in parts of Asia-Pacific (APAC) as brands redirect campaign activity toward...

Malaysia Issues Tax Guidelines For Social Media Influencers, Clarifying Income Treatment

The Malaysian Inland Revenue Board issued comprehensive tax guidelines on January 14, 2026, establishing formal treatment...

Platforms Restrict Access To 4.7 Million Under-16 Accounts Across Australia

Major social media platforms operating in Australia restricted access to about 4.7 million accounts identified as...

African Creators Draw Global Audiences But Struggle To Access Capital, New Research Shows

African content creators are building audiences that extend far beyond their home markets, but limited access...

How Mateusz Karbowy Turned Extreme Discipline Into A Credibility-First Creator Brand

A professional firefighter with the Polish State Fire Service, a competitive athlete, and the creator behind...

Marketing Leaders Prioritize Cultural Relevance Over Reach As AI Investment Surges, Report Shows

Global marketing executives are shifting their strategic focus away from reach-based metrics toward cultural relevance and...

Voxtopica Launches Timbre Awards For Public Affairs, Democracy-Focused Podcasts

Podcast agency Voxtopica announced the launch of The Timbre Awards, a podcast awards program recognizing public-interest...

Livestreaming Platform Kuaishou Fined $3.7M For E-Commerce Violations In China

Chinese regulators imposed a 26 million yuan (~$3.7 million) fine on Chengdu Kuaigou Technology, a unit...

India To Equip Over 15,000 Schools, Colleges With Animation Labs To Meet Creator Economy Demand

The Indian government announced plans to establish animation and content-creation laboratories in 15,000 secondary schools and...

Creator Marketing Volume Fails To Drive Attention As Brands Expand Programs, Report Finds

Brands expanded their creator marketing programs in 2025, but increased participation failed to translate into stronger...

Creator Partnerships Top Brand Priority As Ad Spending Shifts Toward Retention

Creator and influencer partnerships have emerged as the top advertising priority for 2026, as brands recalibrate...

How Brands Can Win Big Cultural Moments Like The Super Bowl With Creators: 48 Experts Weigh In 

For decades, major cultural events – from the Super Bowl and the World Cup to award...

The Economics Of Creator Work Are Catching Up With The Scale Of The Industry

For years, the creator economy has been defined by explosive growth metrics: rising budgets, expanding platforms,...

Live Selling Shifts From Side Hustle To Primary Revenue As Majority Of Sellers Rely On Livestream Revenue

More than half of live sellers now generate most of their annual revenue through livestreaming, according...

Podcast Movement Evolutions Announces MrBallen, YouTube Keynote For SXSW Event

Podcast Movement and Sounds Profitable announced the first wave of programming for Podcast Movement Evolutions, which...

NFL Is Bringing 160+ Creators To Super Bowl LX Week, Names Dhar Mann Chief Kindness Officer

The NFL will host more than 160 creators during Super Bowl LX week in the Bay...

Tiltify Reports $100M+ In Creator Fundraising For 2025, Launches Top 30 Campaign Countdown

Tiltify announced that creator-led campaigns on its platform raised more than $100 million in 2025, marking...

YouTube Removes Major AI Slop Channels With Combined $9.8M In Estimated Annual Revenue

YouTube has removed 16 of the top 100 most-subscribed AI slop channels from its platform, according...

Creator Economy, Marketing, And Commerce Conferences Crowd March 2026 Global Calendar

March 2026 is shaping up to be one of the busiest months of the year for...

Fabulate Releases List Of Top 100 Most-Searched Creators In Australia

Tech platform Fabulate has released the Fab 100, a ranking of the most-searched creators on its...