TikTok is Getting Banned. What are the Alternatives? | Entrepreneur
The impending legislative actions in the U.S. could lead to a potential ban on TikTok, prompting users and creators to explore alternative platforms. [ more ]
The Art Newspaper - International art news and events
Users of TikTok should back up their content, urge followers to support them on other platforms, and cross-post content to stay connected with their audience. [ more ]
Threads Adds a Video Player for Instagram Reels - Lindsey Gamble
Threads app enhances Instagram Reels viewing experience by updating video player within Threads, boosting Reels plays and influencer marketing opportunities. [ more ]
Senate Passes TikTok Bill to Force Chinese Parent Company to Sell or Face U.S. Ban
The Senate passed legislation forcing TikTok's parent company to sell the platform, concerns over Chinese influence & importance for content creators [ more ]
Exclusive | New AI law to secure rights of news publishers: Ashwini Vaishnaw
The government plans to introduce a new law on AI to protect news publishers, content creators, and minimize user harm.
The law will focus on balancing the interests of various stakeholders like news publishers, content creators, and AI technologies like large language models. [ more ]
Publishers will finally be influenced by influencers
Successful influencers and content creators have built valuable relationships with their communities, often rivaling traditional media organizations in terms of subscription numbers.
Key strategies of successful influencers include building two-way relationships with their audiences, rewarding loyalty, adapting to community needs, and providing engaging content. [ more ]
TikTok: How influencers manipulate followers to increase their revenue
TikTok's live events are highly lucrative for content creators, with some receiving thousands of euros in virtual gifts.
ByteDance's social media platform is increasingly relying on live events to accelerate its international development.
The focus on encouraging subscribers to send money risks reinforcing self-serving tendencies among influencers and fostering addictive behaviors among young users. [ more ]
YouTube unveils 2024 strategy with focus on AI, creators, and home entertainment
YouTube's strategic direction for 2024 includes a focus on AI, elevating content creators, user safety, and expanding into living room entertainment and subscriptions.
YouTube is using AI to simplify content creation and empower creators, and aims to advocate for the recognition of creators in industry forums. [ more ]
TikTok content creators sue the US government over potential ban
Content creators on TikTok are taking legal action against the U.S. government in response to a new law requiring ByteDance to sell assets or face a ban. [ more ]
Certified Influence Is Here To Help Build Content Careers
Certified Influence is the first-ever virtual training and certification program for content creators, teaching them how to secure brand campaigns. [ more ]
Online course platform Kajabi allows creators to build their own branded apps | TechCrunch
Content creators can now easily build a customized branded mobile app through Kajabi, enhancing user experience and interaction with customers. [ more ]
YouTube Adds 'Members Only Shorts' to Help Drive Creator Subscriptions
Creators can share exclusive short-form content with paying subscribers using Members Only Shorts.
Using Members Only Shorts can add exclusivity to existing content, aiding creators in engaging with their audience and offering special perks. [ more ]
Yahoo Launches Yahoo For Creators Program to Allow Creators To Publish and Monetize Stories - Lindsey Gamble
Creators can publish, monetize, and track their content on Yahoo News with a revenue split.
Yahoo Creator program initially handpicks creators but will open for applications, focusing on unique content creators meeting specific criteria. [ more ]
Here's what TikTok ban could mean for users, businesses ahead of Congress vote
Potential forced divestment of TikTok's parent company ByteDance could lead to a U.S. ban, impacting the app's popularity.
TikTok users and businesses face significant repercussions if a nationwide ban is implemented, affecting small American businesses and content creators. [ more ]
We are living in a golden age of content creation, with an abundance of articles, videos, podcasts, and newsletters available on the web.
The overwhelming amount of content can lead to a devaluation of content creators, as people often skim or like content without fully engaging with it. [ more ]
As YouTube Marks One Year As Nielsen's Top U.S. Streaming Platform, Senior Execs Nicky Rettke And Tara Walpert Levy Talk NFL, Ad Innovation And How Creators Invaded The Living Room
YouTube TV surpassed 8 million subscribers, YouTube Shorts hit 80 billion daily views globally.
YouTube dominates living rooms with 8.6% of U.S. TV viewing, maintaining No. 1 spot for 12 consecutive months. [ more ]
X will soon let advertisers run ads next to a 'curated list' of creators | TechCrunch
X (formerly Twitter) is introducing a feature that allows advertisers to run ads next to specific content creators in an effort to avoid controversial or offensive content.
Advertisers will have more control over where their ads appear, including the ability to serve ads only on an individual creator's profile. [ more ]
How Games Get Reloads Right (feat. Hyper, Kommander Karl & Jeditobiwan) - Loadout
Reloading in games serves various purposes such as storytelling, gameplay balance, and player satisfaction.
The episode features interviews with Jonathan Ferguson, Ranon 'Hyper' Sarono, Kommander Karl, and Jeditobiwan who discuss the influence and impact of reloading in gaming. [ more ]
Patreon attacks law that keeps platforms from sharing your video views
Patreon is asking a federal judge to declare the Video Privacy Protection Act unconstitutional, which would allow businesses to share customers' video data with third parties.
The Video Privacy Protection Act was passed in 1988 after a reporter shared the video rental history of a Supreme Court nominee. The law requires written consent to share sensitive video data. [ more ]
Tweens are going wild in Sephora ... and parents are getting blamed
Tweens are flocking to Sephora and causing chaos in stores, much to the dismay of older customers.
Popular content creators, such as Kim Kardashian's daughter, North West, are influencing tween skincare wish lists, but brands deny intentionally targeting underage consumers. [ more ]
Dropbox reassures customers AI isn't pilfering their data
Dropbox faced a misinformation spill after people, including Amazon CTO Werner Vogels, believed they were automatically feeding user files to OpenAI for AI training.
Dropbox customers were advised to check their settings and opt out of allowing third-party AI services to access their files, leading to public condemnation of Dropbox. [ more ]