The 10 Fastest-Growing Canadian Instagram Accounts of June 2026

“Off Campus” dominated Canadian Instagram in June, with two cast members landing in the top 10...

Creator Economy Event Calendar – July 13, 2026 – CreatorFest, MozCon, Creator Economy Live East, and More

The back half of July 2026 brings a compact run of Creator Economy, Influencer Marketing, and...

Top 10 Products Sold on TikTok in June 2026

Six products exit TikTok Shop’s June 2026 products top 10 as six new entries debut, Ninja...

The 10 Defining Creator Economy Activations of 2026 So Far

Something shifted in how brands use creators this year. A creator used to be a placement,...

TikTok Delivers Up to 10x Cheaper Engagement Than Instagram, Creator Economy Pricing Report Finds

SociaVault Labs has published a new pricing reference report for the Creator Economy, compiling more than...

EU to Target Influencer Marketing of Weight-Loss Jabs, Cosmetic Surgery

The European Union is preparing to strengthen rules governing what influencers can promote online, with weight-loss...

The 10 Fastest-Growing U.S. Instagram Accounts of June 2026

Oliver Tree’s account surged after reports of his June 14 helicopter crash in Rio de Janeiro...

London Podcast Festival Returns in September With Jameela Jamil, Caitlin Moran and ‘No Such Thing As A Fish’

The London Podcast Festival will return to Kings Place from September 3 to 13, 2026, marking...

Podcast Movement Opens Public Voting for September Conference Sessions

Podcast Movement has opened public voting for speaker sessions at its 2026 conference, taking place September...

Creator Economy M&A Hits Record 70 Deals in H1 2026, Media Overtakes Software as Top Target

The Creator Economy recorded 70 M&A transactions in the first half of 2026, up 23% year...

NPR Places Three Shows in Podcast Audio Reach Top 10 for June 2026

Three NPR podcasts ranked among the ten largest shows by audio reach in June 2026, as...

Shopify Retains Top Podcast Advertiser Spot as Starbucks Makes Biggest Jump Into Top 10

Shopify held the number one spot in Podscribe’s June 2026 podcast advertiser rankings, increasing its estimated...

Indonesia Cracks Down on Content Creators Working in Bali on Tourist Visas

Indonesia has intensified enforcement against foreign influencers and content creators in Bali, warning that even unpaid...

Creator Economy Job Radar – July 7, 2026 – Rivian, Instacart, Hilton, and More

Creator Economy hiring activity this week spans automotive, grocery technology, hospitality, and streaming as major consumer...

Creator Economy Event Calendar – July 6, 2026 – Open Sauce, GCX, Affiliate Summit East, and More

This week’s Creator Economy calendar spans events across the United Kingdom, the United States, and Europe,...

Top 10 Highest-Revenue Shops on TikTok Shop: June 2026

medicube US Store extends its hold on the No. 1 spot to four straight months in...

The State of AI in the Creator Economy in 2026

The middle melts first. Every few weeks the creator economy has the same argument with itself....

How Creator Businesses Hand Off Control: 18 Creator Economy Professionals Weigh In

Creator-led businesses tend to hit the same wall as they grow. One person can no longer...

Italy’s Influencer Market Grows to €425M as Celebrity Pay Falls for a Third Straight Year

Influencer Marketing spending in Italy will reach €425 million in 2026, up 10.4% from €385 million...

Australia Moves to Ban Gambling Companies From Paying Influencers Under New Advertising Law

The Australian government will introduce legislation on July 3 that prohibits gambling companies from paying influencers,...

Uscreen’s Allison Yazdian On Why Creators Need a Business, Not Just an Audience 

Allison Yazdian spent last week on a VidCon stage telling a room full of creators that...

Google, Idris Elba’s Akuna Group Launch $1M AI Program for African Creators

Google has partnered with Idris Elba’s Akuna Group on a program worth more than $1 million...

Gen Z Discovers Products Through Influencers Almost as Often as Search Engines, Data Shows 

Social media influencers and bloggers are now the ninth most common way Americans discover new products,...

UK Department for Education Spent Over £700,000 on Influencer Marketing in Two Years

The UK Department for Education (DfE) has spent more than £700,000 on Influencer Marketing over the...

Audio Podcasts Build the Most Trust in the Creator Economy, But Video and Clips Drive the Action, Study Finds

Audio podcasts generate the highest levels of trust and the lowest rates of skepticism of any...