Aug 13, 2026
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7 min read
Creators increasingly want to be everywhere. Plus, Alex Cooper's $500 million valuation and Spotify's unlikely tech ally.
Aug 11, 2026
8 min read
Gen Z is over being an influencer. Plus, YouTube makes it harder for creators to get paid and why TikTok could lose $1 billion.
Aug 6, 2026
6 min read
Plus, Disney partners with TikTok and YouTube gets another TV talking point.
Aug 4, 2026
Investor and consumer frustration with AI is extending to social platforms—and creators themselves.
Jul 30, 2026
Nick Thompson talks future of media. Plus, a 'no influencers' sign sparks debate in Nantucket and BuzzFeed cuts 35% of staff.
Jul 28, 2026
TikTok bets big(ger) on microdramas with LimeShorts. Plus, Facebook users get free verification and ASU students can now major in content creation.
Jul 23, 2026
And whether you should have 100, 10,000 or 100,000 followers. Plus, Gap turns employees into creators and Patreon lays off 20% of staff.
Jul 21, 2026
There was plenty to love on social media about the World Cup. It just wasn’t from creators in the stands.
Jul 16, 2026
YouTube says its 'creative ecosystem' added over $60 billion to US GDP last year. Plus, Netflix’s new creator deals look different and Disney is hosting a creator event in LA.
Jul 14, 2026
Why brand safety is less of a concern now and what's replaced it. Plus, the EU wants to ban social media for kids and "Shark Tank" looks to creators to boost ratings.
Jul 9, 2026
The former cable news anchor on facts, fear and the future of media. Plus, Meta's no good, very bad week and creators get snubbed by the Emmys.
Jul 7, 2026
We answer your burning questions about the creator economy. Plus, Erling Haaland makes Snapchat go viral and Reddit cracks down on AI slop.
Jul 2, 2026
Plus, the smart glasses war heats up, Meta appoints its first chief data officer and Lowe's launches a new creator program.
Jun 30, 2026
We share our winners and losers from the festival. Plus, VidCon will move to July and Comcast will spin off its entertainment business.
Jun 25, 2026
3 min read
There are more than 400 brands at Cannes Lions this year. Many more legacy brands are ramping up their influencer marketing strategies.
Jun 23, 2026
Our first dispatch from Cannes Lions. Plus, Instagram's long-form push and MrBeast's new creator platform.
Jun 18, 2026
Plus, Fox expands its roster of creators and where to find Scalable at Cannes Lions.
Jun 16, 2026
Plus, the UK is the latest country to ban social media for teens and MrBeast now has a staggering 500 million YouTube subscribers.
Jun 11, 2026
Plus, Instagram tries to give users back some control and CAA and TPG partner on a new $250 million joint venture to back creator economy companies.
Jun 9, 2026
5 min read
Plus, Instagram lets you reorder your grid, OpenAI files for an IPO and creators descend on the Monaco Grand Prix.
Jun 4, 2026
It's harder than ever for creators to get discovered—or reach their fans.
Jun 2, 2026
They’re all horror movies. Plus, Meta poaches Snap’s top creator exec and an influencer helps ‘the least known’ World Cup player explode on social media.
May 28, 2026
Corporate Natalie explains. Plus, Spotify and Netflix team up against YouTube and Meta launches subscriptions.
May 26, 2026
But don’t call him a podcaster. Plus, Meta takes on Reddit and NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani launches a chat show on Twitch.
May 21, 2026
Plus, LinkedIn cracks down on AI slop and Kristen Stewart wants to make a movie for YouTube.
