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fromRolling Stone
11 hours ago

It Started as a Festival. Now Coachella Means Cash for Creators

Coachella began as an 'anti-Woodstock,' a trial run for the idea that a festival could give concertgoers a smooth, curated experience. Now the symbiotic relationship between brands and influencers is part of the very structural makeup of Coachella.
Silicon Valley food
Media industry
fromObserver
1 day ago

Facing A.I. Slop and Shifting Algorithms, Brands Bet on Streamers to Stay Real

MrBeast exemplifies success in the creator economy, leveraging YouTube and livestreams while expanding into various media ventures.
Startup companies
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Shuttered startups are selling old Slack chats and emails to AI companies

Defunct startups are monetizing their digital data by selling it to AI companies, raising significant privacy concerns.
Apple
fromTechCrunch
12 hours ago

The App Store is booming again, and AI may be why | TechCrunch

New app launches are increasing significantly, contradicting predictions that AI would diminish the app market.
Social media marketing
fromThedrum
1 day ago

The State Of Influencer Marketing In Gaming

The gaming industry is rapidly growing, with revenues expected to reach $503.14 billion by 2025, driven by mobile gaming and influencer marketing.
#creator-economy
fromHubspot
1 day ago
Growth hacking

8 Ways to Elevate Your Brand as a Creator or Entrepreneur (& Close the Pay Gap)

Media industry
fromForbes
2 weeks ago

Trust Is Becoming The Most Valuable Currency In The Creator Economy

Audiences now seek trust in content, influencing their decision-making and the value of creators' work.
Growth hacking
fromHubspot
1 day ago

8 Ways to Elevate Your Brand as a Creator or Entrepreneur (& Close the Pay Gap)

The global creator economy is projected to reach $1.18 trillion by 2032, significantly impacting minority creators and entrepreneurs.
Growth hacking
fromForbes
2 weeks ago

Stop Betting On One Platform: The Creator's New Monetization Playbook

Creators should diversify their platforms to build steady income and avoid dependency on a single source.
Growth hacking
fromForbes
3 weeks ago

From #Ad To #Owner: The Creator Economy's Next Phase Is About Equity

The creator economy is shifting towards ownership stakes rather than traditional sponsored content as brands face rising costs and declining trust.
Media industry
fromForbes
2 weeks ago

Trust Is Becoming The Most Valuable Currency In The Creator Economy

Audiences now seek trust in content, influencing their decision-making and the value of creators' work.
Marketing tech
fromTNW | Apps
1 week ago

Picsart launches

Picsart's new monetization program rewards creators based on content performance, challenging traditional follower-based earnings models.
#paypal
Web design
fromTheStreet
3 days ago

PayPal turns Canva designs into payment machines

PayPal Payment Links are now integrated in Canva, allowing instant payments from designs without needing a separate e-commerce platform.
Venture
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

Mizuho Downgrades PayPal to Neutral Citing X's Threat to Venmo: Is the PYPL Comeback Story Over?

PayPal faces significant competitive challenges, leading to an analyst downgrade and concerns over its long-term growth potential.
Marketing tech
fromTearsheet
2 weeks ago

PayPal doesn't have a growth problem - it has a positioning problem - Tearsheet

PayPal's growth is stalling, particularly in branded checkout, raising concerns about its relevance in the payments ecosystem.
Web design
fromTheStreet
3 days ago

PayPal turns Canva designs into payment machines

PayPal Payment Links are now integrated in Canva, allowing instant payments from designs without needing a separate e-commerce platform.
Venture
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

Mizuho Downgrades PayPal to Neutral Citing X's Threat to Venmo: Is the PYPL Comeback Story Over?

PayPal faces significant competitive challenges, leading to an analyst downgrade and concerns over its long-term growth potential.
Marketing tech
fromTearsheet
2 weeks ago

PayPal doesn't have a growth problem - it has a positioning problem - Tearsheet

PayPal's growth is stalling, particularly in branded checkout, raising concerns about its relevance in the payments ecosystem.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 day ago

Clash Of Clans Confuses Players With New Feet Pic Item

Clash of Clans introduces a bizarre microtransaction featuring decorative feet for $2 each, sparking confusion and mixed reactions among players.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

Snap Was Always A Terrible Company

Snap laid off 1,000 employees and cut job openings to reduce costs by $500 million, but struggles with revenue growth and market position.
#cashtags
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
4 days ago

X Launches Interactive Cashtags With Real-Time Stock and Crypto Data for US and Canada iPhone Users

X launched interactive Cashtags for iPhone users, providing real-time stock and crypto data, with plans for broader rollout and trading integration.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
4 days ago

X Launches Interactive Cashtags With Real-Time Stock and Crypto Data for US and Canada iPhone Users

X launched interactive Cashtags for iPhone users, providing real-time stock and crypto data, with plans for broader rollout and trading integration.
Privacy technologies
from404 Media
2 days ago

App Stores Push Users Toward Nudify Apps, New Research Shows

Google and Apple's app stores actively promote harmful nudify and undress apps, contrary to their stated policies.
Software development
fromEntrepreneur
2 days ago

The CEO of a $19.9 Billion Startup Says Businesses Are In Danger of Being Replaced By Vibe Coding - But This One App Is 'Quite Safe'

Vibe coding uses AI to write code from plain language prompts, raising software quality and threatening companies reliant on outdated tools.
Marketing
fromHer Campus
2 days ago

FOLLOWERS DON'T EQUAL SALES: WHY INFLUENCER BRANDS ARE MISSING THE MARK

Influencer marketing is losing effectiveness as consumers demand more than just a large following; they seek product differentiation and value.
Arts
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 days ago

These Gen Z artists cracked the code to getting a stable paycheck: snail mail clubs

Trinity Shiroma's snail mail art club offers monthly prints and interactive elements, attracting 2,400 subscribers and generating $16,000 monthly income.
#youtube
fromAdExchanger
1 day ago
Media industry

Hot Take: YouTube Shouldn't Rely On Creators To Convince Brands It's TV | AdExchanger

fromTech Times
3 days ago
Online marketing

YouTube Adds Engagement-Based Ad Skipping, New Livestream Features to Reward Active Viewers

fromTechCrunch
4 days ago
Social media marketing

YouTube livestreams will now hold back ads during peak engagement to protect the vibe | TechCrunch

Media industry
fromAdExchanger
1 day ago

Hot Take: YouTube Shouldn't Rely On Creators To Convince Brands It's TV | AdExchanger

YouTube aims to position itself as a television alternative to attract larger advertising budgets.
Online marketing
fromTech Times
3 days ago

YouTube Adds Engagement-Based Ad Skipping, New Livestream Features to Reward Active Viewers

YouTube reduces ad interruptions during livestreams based on viewer engagement in live chat.
Social media marketing
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

YouTube livestreams will now hold back ads during peak engagement to protect the vibe | TechCrunch

YouTube will hold back ads during peak chat engagement to enhance viewer experience and reward supporters with ad-free moments.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 days ago

QVC prepares for bankruptcy protection in the era of influencers, TikTok and Temu

QVC Group intends to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas after reaching a restructuring agreement with creditors.
Television
#ai
Venture
fromFortune
2 days ago

Exclusive: Eigen raises a seed round from Benchmark to build the world's first 'mutual friend' | Fortune

AI's impact on social connection is concerning, as shared cultural experiences diminish and hyper-personalization may exacerbate loneliness.
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
3 days ago

Influencer dubbed 'Sam Altman's worst nightmare' goes viral for breaking ChatGPT's brain, over and over again

AI's reliability is questioned as viral videos expose its frequent mistakes, leading to growing anti-AI sentiment among Gen Z.
Venture
fromFortune
2 days ago

Exclusive: Eigen raises a seed round from Benchmark to build the world's first 'mutual friend' | Fortune

AI's impact on social connection is concerning, as shared cultural experiences diminish and hyper-personalization may exacerbate loneliness.
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
3 days ago

Influencer dubbed 'Sam Altman's worst nightmare' goes viral for breaking ChatGPT's brain, over and over again

AI's reliability is questioned as viral videos expose its frequent mistakes, leading to growing anti-AI sentiment among Gen Z.
NYC startup
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 days ago

I make around $6,000 a month from my photo booth side hustle. It's on track to replace my corporate income.

Michael Sim successfully built a profitable photo booth business, Future Flicks, to supplement income while enjoying personal fulfillment from celebrating joyful moments.
#meta
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
3 days ago

Meta Is Launching An Easy Button For CAPI | AdExchanger

Meta simplifies conversion tracking with a one-click implementation of its conversions API, making it more accessible for advertisers.
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
3 days ago

Meta Is Launching An Easy Button For CAPI | AdExchanger

Meta simplifies conversion tracking with a one-click implementation of its conversions API, making it more accessible for advertisers.
Marketing tech
fromQuartz
5 days ago

Meta expected to surpass Google as top digital ad platform

Meta is projected to surpass Google as the leading digital advertising business in 2023, marking a significant shift in the market.
Social media marketing
fromForbes
4 weeks ago

Meta Offered Creators Cash-Here's How They Responded

Meta's 'Creator Fast Track' program offers guaranteed payments to attract creators from other platforms to post on Facebook.
Podcast
fromRAIN News
5 days ago

Steve Goldstein: The Attention Economy Comes for Podcasting

Focusing on engagement and retention is more meaningful than merely chasing download numbers in podcasting.
Games
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

How the rewards app Freecash scammed its way to the top of the app stores | TechCrunch

Freecash misled users by promoting itself as a money-making app while harvesting sensitive data.
Web design
fromMiami Herald
3 days ago

PayPal turns Canva designs into payment machines

PayPal's Payment Links feature is now integrated into Canva, allowing users to turn designs into checkout pages seamlessly.
#social-media
Media industry
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

SaySo is a new short-form video app that aims to restore users' trust in news | TechCrunch

SaySo is a new app that curates news from vetted creators to combat misinformation and enhance user trust.
Social media marketing
fromForbes
2 weeks ago

5 Social Media-Based Side Hustles To Make Extra Income Online

Social media offers lucrative side hustle opportunities, including management services, live shopping, UGC creation, and paid ads services.
Media industry
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

SaySo is a new short-form video app that aims to restore users' trust in news | TechCrunch

SaySo is a new app that curates news from vetted creators to combat misinformation and enhance user trust.
Social media marketing
fromForbes
2 weeks ago

5 Social Media-Based Side Hustles To Make Extra Income Online

Social media offers lucrative side hustle opportunities, including management services, live shopping, UGC creation, and paid ads services.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
2 days ago

Crossmint's Lobster.cash Integrates Mastercard Agent Pay for Agentic Commerce

Lobster.cash and Mastercard enable Openclaw's AI agents to charge purchases to Mastercard cards with user approval through a secure framework.
Online marketing
fromInc
3 days ago

This New Reddit Integration Helps Companies Connect With Their Customers Where They Already Are

HubSpot now allows users to run Reddit marketing campaigns directly through its CRM platform.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

Forget Robinhood: This Retail Trading Rival Delivers Better Returns at Half the Price

Robinhood's valuation is stretched, facing declining crypto revenue and regulatory risks, making it less attractive compared to competitors like Futu.
fromEntrepreneur
3 days ago

This App Hit No. 2 on the App Store - Then Apple Banned It

Freecash paid users to play mobile games while collecting sensitive information including race, religion, sexual orientation and health data, according to cybersecurity firm Malwarebytes.
Apple
Video games
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Why I'm embracing the latest uncool thing in gaming

Marathon offers a welcoming community for feminine-presenting players, contrasting with typical multiplayer experiences in gaming.
Marketing tech
fromThe Motley Fool
3 days ago

Should Investors Buy AppLovin Stock After It Dropped by More Than 40% | The Motley Fool

AppLovin's stock drop presents a buying opportunity due to strong growth and high profit margins.
Marketing
fromDigiday
4 days ago

Creator content has become critical for retail media networks

Retail media and the creator economy are increasingly interconnected, enhancing advertising effectiveness through data-driven creator partnerships.
Artificial intelligence
fromForbes
5 days ago

The Hottest Debate In Tech: Ads In AI

The debate in AI centers on the introduction of advertising in chatbot interactions and the financial implications of running AI systems.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Six great reads: the OnlyFans legacy, stolen cargo and Meta's creepy' glasses

Leonid Radvinsky's death leaves a void in the leadership of OnlyFans, a platform that has transformed the adult content landscape. His secretive management style and the controversies surrounding the site have raised questions about its future direction and stability.
Photography
Social media marketing
fromAdExchanger
2 days ago

Rewards App Faces Data Broker Accusations; Apple Loves Advertising, Apparently | AdExchanger

Freecash faced allegations of extracting sensitive user data while promoting itself as a rewards app, leading to its removal from the App Store.
Privacy technologies
fromDigital Trends
2 days ago

Damning report finds Apple and Google's app stores boosting nudify apps

Apple and Google are promoting harmful nudify apps through their search and advertising systems, despite policies against adult content.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
3 days ago

Binance Chat Launches as Part of Broader Super App Push Into Everyday Finance

Binance introduced in-app chat to integrate communication and crypto transfers, enhancing its platform as a comprehensive financial hub.
Marketing tech
fromThe Hollywood Reporter
4 days ago

Social Media Powers Online's Ad Market Dominance, and Meta Eats 70 Percent of That Pie

Online advertising, particularly social media, is projected to dominate the global advertising market, reaching $1.5 trillion by 2030.
#roblox
Video games
fromThe Verge
5 days ago

Roblox has games again

Roblox is returning to using the term 'games' instead of 'experiences' to better resonate with users and reflect its platform.
Video games
fromThe Verge
5 days ago

Roblox has games again

Roblox is returning to using the term 'games' instead of 'experiences' to better resonate with users and reflect its platform.
Venture
fromnews.bitcoin.com
4 days ago

Y Combinator Makes First All-Stablecoin Startup Investment

Y Combinator's $500,000 investment in Totalis marks its first all-stablecoin deal, highlighting a shift towards onchain capital formation.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
5 days ago

PayPal Jumps 5%, Affirm Rockets 6%, SoFi Rises 4% in a Broad Payments and Fintech Rebound

Fintech stocks PayPal, Affirm, and SoFi are experiencing gains after significant declines in 2026, indicating a potential shift in investor sentiment.
Marketing
fromForbes
5 days ago

Creator Marketing's $500 Billion Blind Spot In Video Advertising

Brands treat creator marketing as sponsorships rather than media investments, limiting its growth potential despite significant market opportunities.
Media industry
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

TikTok challenger Triller makes a surprising revenue reveal: $0 from its media businesses

Triller reported $0 in media revenue for 2025, despite previous claims of significant user engagement and revenue generation.
Social media marketing
fromTechRepublic
4 days ago

X Cuts Clickbait Payouts and Exposes a Creator Program Problem - TechRepublic

X is reducing payouts for clickbait content, penalizing creators while maintaining the problematic structure that incentivizes such behavior.
Marketing tech
fromThe Motley Fool
4 days ago

Alphabet vs. Meta Platforms: Which Digital Advertising Giant Is the Better Buy? | The Motley Fool

Alphabet is diversifying and exploring long-term growth, while Meta's ad business is growing faster despite its AI challenges.
Online marketing
fromPCMAG
4 days ago

Commercials Ruining YouTube? 8 Ad-Blocking Techniques That Still Work

Streaming ads on platforms like YouTube are disruptive but necessary for content creation funding.
Media industry
fromNieman Lab
3 days ago

Prediction markets are breaking the news and becoming their own beat

Prediction markets are evolving, becoming integral to news, with partnerships forming between market platforms and major news organizations.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
4 days ago

Tether Launches Consumer Wallet App With Human-Readable Addresses and No Gas Tokens

Tether launched tether.wallet, a self-custodial digital wallet, on April 14, 2026, for 570 million users to access USDT, XAUT, and bitcoin.
Social media marketing
fromDigiday
3 days ago

Why brands can't stop acting like reply guys and jumping into viral comment threads on social media

Brands are increasingly engaging in social media replies to drive interaction and remain culturally relevant.
Marketing tech
fromMobile World Live
4 days ago

Meta poised to take Google ad revenue crown

Meta Platforms will surpass Google in total advertising revenue by 2026, marking a significant shift in the digital advertising landscape.
from24/7 Wall St.
5 days ago

I've Always Paid with a Debit Card, But Is a Credit Card Better?

Using a credit card can help build better credit, earn rewards like frequent flyer miles, and take advantage of other benefits that debit cards do not offer.
Cryptocurrency
#elon-musk
Marketing tech
fromThedrum
4 days ago

impact.com acquires Pressboard, providing publishers with a best-in-class platform for branded content as digital advertising is deprioritised

Acquisition enhances publishers' tools to adapt to changing consumer attitudes towards advertising, improving partnerships and revenue generation.
#snapchat
Social media marketing
fromMail Online
4 days ago

Co-AI-chella! AI influencers cash in on the California music festival

AI influencers are generating significant content and revenue from events like Coachella despite not being real individuals.
fromTechCrunch
6 days ago

X says it's reducing payments to clickbait accounts | TechCrunch

Bier stated, 'It became abundantly clear: flooding the timeline with 100 stolen reposts and clickbait everyday crowded-out real creators and hurt new author growth.' He emphasized that X will not compensate for manipulation of the program or its users.
Social media marketing
Cryptocurrency
fromTearsheet
3 weeks ago

The slow death of interchange as a standalone growth engine - Tearsheet

Interchange is essential for entry into payments, but ongoing customer relationships and services are crucial for sustained business growth.
Social media marketing
fromLindsey Gamble
1 week ago

Meta Launches New Shopping & Affiliate Tools for Creators, Signaling a Bigger Push Into Affiliate Marketing - Lindsey Gamble

Meta introduces new affiliate marketing features on Facebook and Instagram to streamline creator earnings and enhance shopping experiences.
Venture
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

17 creator-economy startups to watch in 2026, according to VCs

AI-powered tools are transforming the creator economy by automating content production, influencer marketing, and business operations while enabling new monetization models.
Mobile UX
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Cash App adds payment links so you can get paid in a DM | TechCrunch

Cash App payment links let users send sharable hyperlinks that preload amounts for fast, recurring, or group payments while reducing social awkwardness.
fromAol
2 months ago

What To Know About 10 Ways To Make Quick Cash Online

Leveraging your skills on freelancing platforms like Upwork, Fiverr or Freelancer can be a quick way to earn cash. Whether it's writing, graphic design, programming or social media management, these platforms connect you with clients looking for specific skill sets. Start by creating a compelling profile and bidding on projects that match your expertise.
Digital life
fromZacks
2 months ago

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#creator-monetization
Social media marketing
fromMashable
1 month ago

X is reinventing its Creator Subscriptions. Here's what to know.

X launches Creator Subscriptions 2.0 with exclusive threaded content, subscriber-only feed posts, and enhanced creator tools to monetize audiences directly on the platform.
Social media marketing
fromEngadget
1 month ago

X's Exclusive Threads feature lets creators paywall the end of tweet threads

X launches Exclusive Threads, allowing creators to gate portions of tweet threads behind a paywall while teasing content to drive subscriber conversions.
Social media marketing
fromMashable
1 month ago

X is reinventing its Creator Subscriptions. Here's what to know.

X launches Creator Subscriptions 2.0 with exclusive threaded content, subscriber-only feed posts, and enhanced creator tools to monetize audiences directly on the platform.
Social media marketing
fromEngadget
1 month ago

X's Exclusive Threads feature lets creators paywall the end of tweet threads

X launches Exclusive Threads, allowing creators to gate portions of tweet threads behind a paywall while teasing content to drive subscriber conversions.
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