Agency

‘Where Creators Become Entrepreneurs’: Patrick Israel Shares Vision For Creator Hub

"The creator economy is the economy," declares Patrick Israel, founder and CEO of Xtend Creators (formerly...

Influencer

The Future Sound Awards: A Global Stage For AI Music Innovators

The Future Sound Awards is a mainstream music competition for AI-generated content, establishing a global platform...

Platform

TikTok Rolls Out ‘Footnotes’ In U.S. To Add Community-Driven Context To Videos

TikTok has launched its "Footnotes" feature for U.S. users, allowing community members to add contextual information...

Platform

TikTok Rolls Out New Tools To Protect Creators From Harassment

TikTok is introducing new features designed to help creators manage unwanted comments, ensure content guideline compliance,...

Agency

Launchd Acquires Influencer Marketing Agency Hoozu To Strengthen Creator Economy Capabilities

Adelaide-based talent and brand partnerships group Launchd has acquired influencer agency Hoozu from Izea Worldwide Inc,...

Commentary

UAE Introduces Free Permits For Social Media Advertisers

The UAE Media Council has launched a new mandatory permit system for individuals who publish promotional...

Commentary

Australia Officially Sets 16 As Minimum Age For YouTube Access

The Australian government has officially included YouTube in its social media ban for users under 16,...

Platform

YouTube’s ‘Jump Ahead’ Feature Arrives On TVs For Premium Users

YouTube is rolling out its AI-powered “Jump Ahead” feature to television platforms, extending the Premium subscriber...

Platform

Twitch Cracks Down On Fake Views

Twitch announced new measures to combat viewbotting and artificial engagement as the Amazon-owned platform overhauls its...

Agency

How Pedro Garassino Built A Latin American Creator Marketing Powerhouse Serving Major Brands

The path from Mexico City to reaching the world’s most valuable brands isn't on most agency...

Strategy

FOX Advertising Invests In The Lighthouse To Support Creator Business Growth

FOX Advertising and The Lighthouse are connecting traditional media infrastructure with the creator economy through a...

Platform

TikTok Expands Beyond Phones With Four New Real-World Partnerships

TikTok announced the expansion of its “Out of Phone” program with four new partnerships that extend...

Commentary

TikTok Nano Influencer Engagement Far Outpaces Other Platforms, Per Report

TikTok’s engagement patterns stand out dramatically from all other social media platforms, with its smallest creators...

Platform

TikTok Adds YouTube Music Integration For Easier Song Saving

TikTok announced that YouTube Music has joined its "Add to Music App" feature, enabling users to...

Agency

Nectar Social Raises $10.6M To Help Brands Turn Social Media Engagement Into Revenue

Nectar Social has secured $10.6 million in funding to address fragmented social media management for consumer...

Brand

Rockstar Games Is Expanding Creator Platform Team Ahead Of GTA VI Launch, Signaling Major UGC Push

Rockstar Games is actively expanding its creator platforms division with new senior roles, positioning the company...

Commentary

Fake Faces, Real Drugs: AI Influencers In Pharma Advertising

Pharmaceutical companies are exploring synthetic personalities as brand ambassadors, raising questions about transparency, trust, and regulatory...

Commentary

Creator Economy Calendar For September 2025 – Book Your Tickets On Time

A busy August schedule of creator economy gatherings across the U.S. and Europe only means that...

Platform

YouTube Relaxes Early Video Profanity Rules

YouTube is implementing significant changes to its profanity guidelines, allowing creators to earn full ad revenue...

Agency

How RISER Collective Brings Mass Scale To Influencer Marketing

Australian-based RISER Collective is transforming influencer marketing from a boutique service into a mass-production model by...