Tag: Creator Economy
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TikTok Users Can Now Share Amazon Music Tracks, Albums, and More
A New Way to Link Music and Moments In a move designed to tighten the bond between streaming and short-form video, TikTok is rolling out a feature that lets users share content directly from Amazon Music. The new “Share to TikTok” button makes it easier to bring songs, albums, playlists, and potentially more from Amazon…
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Beloved Food Influencer Duarte Dies in Accident in Texas
Tribute to a Food Adventure Icon The world of social media and culinary fans is mourning the loss of Michael Duarte, a California-based food influencer whose reach stretched across continents and platforms. Duarte, who built a following of more than 2 million by sharing vibrant, bite-sized explorations of regional cuisine, died on Saturday in what…
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Threads Targets Podcasters: A Home for Show Discussions
Threads shifts toward podcast conversations Meta’s Threads is expanding its scope beyond quick status updates to become a central hub for podcast creators and fans. In a move designed to lure a thriving but highly specific creator community, Threads says it will prioritize features that encourage ongoing discussions around shows, grow audiences, and provide practical…
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Threads Targets Podcasters with New Features to Become the Hub for Show Discussions
Threads pivots toward the podcast community Meta’s Threads is doubling down on a strategy to become the central hub for podcast discussions and creator promotion. In a move aimed at attracting a niche yet highly engaged audience, Threads announced on Tuesday that it will roll out features designed specifically for podcasters and fans who want…
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Disney Accelerator Demo Day Highlights: Animaj, DramaBox, Haddy and Liminal Space
Disney Accelerator Demo Day Returns With Growth-Ready Startups The annual Disney Accelerator Demo Day rolled out the red carpet on the Disney Studios lot in Burbank, spotlighting four growth-stage companies that are aiming to redefine entertainment, youth culture, and media consumption. On a day packed with virtual and in-person demos, Animaj, DramaBox, Haddy, and Liminal…
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Twitch: From Live Stream to Mainstream Evolution Influence
Introduction: A Platform that Jumpstarted a Movement What started as a spin-off of Justin.tv in 2011 has transformed into a cultural and economic force shaping how people consume entertainment. Twitch began with a singular focus on gaming content, but over time it broadened to host creative streams, talk shows, music, and IRL (in real life)…
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Twitch: From Live Stream to Mainstream
Introduction: A Platform That Began as a Niche Twitch started life as a spin-off of Justin.tv in 2011, riding a wave of gaming enthusiasm that quickly eclipsed other content on the site. What began as a focused hub for live gameplay soon demonstrated a much larger potential: live interaction, real-time communities, and a dynamic creator…
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Behind The $425 Million Bet That Steven Bartlett Can Build A ‘Disney’ For Creators
What the Bet Is Really About Steven Bartlett, the entrepreneur and host of The Diary of a CEO, has long positioned himself at the intersection of culture, media, and technology. His latest move, a $425 million wager, isn’t just about funding a new app or marketplace. It’s a bet on a new model for how…
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Behind the $425 Million Bet: Steven Bartlett’s Disney-for-Creators Vision
Introduction: A Bold Bet on the Creator Economy In a landscape where social media platforms rise and mutate overnight, Steven Bartlett is betting big on a different kind of empire. The Diary of a CEO founder has signaled a $425 million investment toward building what he envisions as a “Disney for creators.” The aim: to…
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YouTube Memberships & Supers: Stacking for RPM Uplift in 2025
Why Stacking Memberships and Supers Matters in 2025 Creators are increasingly asking how to lift RPM without relying on ads alone. The answer lies in stacking recurring support with real-time engagement. YouTube’s two biggest native tools—memberships and Supers—work best when used together. Memberships anchor predictable monthly income while Supers capture impulse spending during live moments.…