Platform

Meta ‘Mistakenly’ Restricts LGBTQ Content From Teen Users – Report

Meta restricted access to LGBTQ-related hashtags and search terms on InXstagram for several months under its...

Influencer

The Nano Influencer: Who, Why, And How

In 2019, the word “influencer” was shortlisted for Collins Words of the Year (“climate strike” took...

Technology

PayPal Sued Over Browser Extension Allegedly Diverting Creator’s Commission

Devin Stone, an attorney and creator behind the LegalEagle YouTube channel, has filed a lawsuit against...

Platform

Consolidation, Global Expansion, And More: The Creator Economy’s M&A Landscape In 2024

With a global market value of $156.4 billion, the creator economy and its impact cannot be...

Platform

Utah Lawsuit Alleges TikTok Knew About Children Being ‘Groomed’ On Livestreams

Now unsealed internal TikTok documents reveal the company was aware of the systematic exploitation of minors...

Platform

U.S. Justice Department Asks Supreme Court To Reject Trump’s Bid To Delay TikTok Ban

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) urged the Supreme Court on January 3 to deny President-elect...

Commentary

Gen Z Consumers Save Hundreds Of Dollars With Lifestyle-Changing Trend Popularized By TikTok

A new TikTok movement called “underconsumption core” is influencing Gen Z spending habits. A survey released...

Platform

Fostering College Communities: How Connyct Creates Purpose-Built Social Networks

As major social platforms face increasing scrutiny over privacy and algorithmic content distribution, Matthew Berman’s new...

Technology

Later Expands Creator Commerce Reach With $250M Mavely Purchase

Later, a leading influencer marketing and social media management platform, has acquired Mavely in a $250...

Brand

LEGO, Epic Games Tap Influencer Madison Beer For LEGO Fortnite Campaign

LEGO and Epic Games launched two major updates to LEGO Fortnite in December 2024, partnering with...

Brand

How The Military Recruitment Crisis Pushed The Pentagon To Fund MrBeast, TV Stars In A Bid To Woo Gen Z

The U.S. Department of Defense approved production support for shows featuring MrBeast, Kelly Clarkson, and Guy...

Agency

Squad And Famous Birthdays Partner To Connect Brands With Creators

Squad, an influencer marketing platform and its talent buying arm the Reiman Agency has partnered with...

Platform

Venezuela Hits TikTok With $10M Fine Over Deadly Viral Challenges

Venezuela’s Supreme Court has ordered TikTok to pay a $10 million fine for failing to prevent...

Influencer

How This Dubai Content Creator Turned Follower Trust Into A Sell-Out Fragrance Brand

Dubai-based content creator Mahmoud Sidani, known as Mr. Moudz to his nearly 1 million social media...

Brand

Saudi Arabia Taps International Influencers To Reshape Its Global Tourism Image

The Saudi Tourism Authority (STA) announced a new partnership aimed at expanding its global influencer marketing...

Influencer

MrBeast Claims ‘Beast Games’ Is Amazon Prime’s #1 Most-Watched Show In 50+ Countries

MrBeast reports that his new series “Beast Games” has reached the number one spot on Amazon...

Platform

Donald Trump Asks U.S. Supreme Court To Delay TikTok Ban

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has asked the Supreme Court to delay a January 19 deadline that...

Commentary

New Creator Campuses Opening Early 2025 Could Be The Answer To Influencer Burnout, Report Shows

Two major agencies are launching physical spaces for creators in early 2025, signaling a potential shift...

Commentary

Beyond Broad Reach: 15 Industry Leaders On Perfecting Niche Podcast Advertising

As audio consumption continues to rise, niche podcasts stand at the forefront of audience engagement, offering...

Commentary

Twitch Closes 2024 With 18.5B Hours Watched, Kai Cenat Tops Monthly Charts, New Top Streamers Emerge [REPORT]

Twitch has maintained stable viewership in 2024, with 18.5 billion hours watched, compared to 18.9 billion...