Xfinity’s Vertical Reality Competition Series With Katie Feeney Will Be A Test For Emerging Creators

Xfinity’s ‘Best in Class’ puts college creators in a vertical reality competition, reimagining the genre and the traditional path of reality contestant to creator.

Popsicle Crowns Stassi Schroeder As The Flavor Feud Champ

Inside Popsicle’s Strategy For Pairing Stassi Schroeder, Drew Afualo And Ashlee Simpson

Webtoon’s Growth Is Slowing But Its Ambitions Are Growing

The mobile comics platform’s surprising recent financial performance sugarcoats some troubling market dynamics. Will new strategic moves pay off?

YouTube Doubles The Monetization Bar For New Creators

Starting February 1, 2027, new YouTube Partner Program applicants will need twice as many watch hours — or twice as many Shorts views — to share in ad revenue.

Why Operational Friction Is Slowing Influencer Marketing Growth

AI is reshaping Influencer Marketing by helping brands scale workflows, improve decision-making, strengthen creator partnerships, and learn faster.

What Happens When Creators AI-Generate Themselves

Creators may soon use AI versions of themselves to scale organic content. The next creator economy debate will be about entertainment, disclosure and control.

TikTok’s 30 World Cup Creators Never Filmed A Match. That Was The Point

At the 2026 World Cup, TikTok and FIFA gave 30 creators access to everything but live match play, revealing how sports coverage is moving to the second screen for fans.

Why Creator Marketing’s Next Phase Depends On Better Measurement

Creator marketing is projected to reach $44B, but measurement remains the biggest barrier to scale. Here’s what must change to unlock the next phase of growth.

Why Influencer Rates Keep Going Up And It Might Be Your Fault

Influencer rates are artificially high because campaign managers want discounts.

Paramount’s Paused Merger Doesn’t Ease Creators’ Fears–But The ‘Obsession’ And ‘Backrooms’ Story Should.

Paramount just paused its proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. Independent creators are scared. An entertainment attorney explains what they already own, and why the Obsession and Backrooms story should give them hope.