October 14, 2025 The creator economy won’t survive without fixing payments In Hollywood, actors do not wait half a year to get paid. Under SAG-AFTRA contracts, residuals are distributed within 30 to 60 days of the union receiving payment from studios. That is the standard in one of the world’s most complex entertainment ecosystems. Meanwhile, … Continue reading The creator economy won’t survive without fixing payments
March 27, 2025 Simon & Schuster wants to be your favorite content creator BY Eve Upton-Clark If you were given $100 and five minutes in a bookstore, which titles would you pick? That’s the premise of Simon & Schuster’s upcoming web series, Bookstore Blitz—the publisher’s latest internet-inspired effort to market its authors. And Bookstore Blitz is … Continue reading Simon & Schuster wants to be your favorite content creator
August 17, 2024 The creator of ‘The Isolation Journals’ on the peril of perfectionism and the creative magic of letting go Author and artist Suleika Jaouad on the creative process, coexisting with fear, and the magic of unstructured time. BY Jenna Abdou On the hardest night of Suleika Jaouad’s life—“the closest she has ever felt to … Continue reading The creator of ‘The Isolation Journals’ on the peril of perfectionism and the creative magic of letting go
By Chris Morris February 07, 2024 The Walt Disney Co. has announced plans to make a $1.5 billion equity investment into Epic Games, which will give the entertainment giant an equity stake in the creator of the Fortnite video game. Disney CEO Bob Iger, appearing on CNBC Wednesday afternoon, called the initiative Disney’s “biggest … Continue reading Disney invests $1.5 billion in ‘Fortnite’ creator Epic Games, its ‘biggest foray into the games space ever’
When outsourcing content creation, success depends on the strength of your partnerships. Here’s how to make them work. Michael Brenner on December 13, 2023 Working with expert content creators and influencers is a smart decision. You can boost your content output for more marketing, grow your audience, and increase your credibility more quickly. Brands get … Continue reading Your guide to successful content creator partnerships
By Rakia Reynolds October 26, 2023 The ability to be creative is expanding and unfolding right before our very eyes. We are not just passive spectators—instead, we are active participants in this new normal. It’s our imperative (and a privilege) to be present in this moment in time as we magnify our capacity to … Continue reading How the democratization of the creator economy can help you
Patreon overhauls its platform with free content and more creator control The company also launched a redesigned app and chat rooms for communities. Will Shanklin Updated Wed, Oct 4, 2023 Patreon Patreon announced a rebranding of its platform through a series of updates on Wednesday. New features give creators more personalization and control while … Continue reading Patreon overhauls its platform with free content and more creator control
LinkedIn’s New ‘Brand Partnership’ Tags Aim To Boost In-App Creator Presence by Colin Kirkland , August 23, 2023 LinkedIn is rolling out brand partnership labels on in-app posts, according to screenshots captured by social media expert Matt Navarra. The new feature appears to allow users to show their audience when their posts are sponsored by a … Continue reading LinkedIn’s New ‘Brand Partnership’ Tags Aim To Boost In-App Creator Presence
By Joe Berkowitz August 20, 2023 As the lights dimmed at Brooklyn Opera House, the audience braced themselves for a video interlude. Soon, the venue’s movie screen filled with the familiar visage of Ben Hosley, producer of the comedic film-appreciation podcast, Blank Check, whose live show had packed the house on this particular March … Continue reading How podcast producers became rising stars in the creator economy
X Lowers Requirements Of Ad Creator Revenue-Share Program by Colin Kirkland , August 11, 2023 After announcing a global rollout of its Ad Revenue Share Program, then delaying its release due to unexpectedly high participation rates, the company said, X is attempting to onboard a larger pool of creators by now lowering the entry requirements … Continue reading X Lowers Requirements Of Ad Creator Revenue-Share Program
