Razer acquires StreamElements in rescue deal after months of uncertainty
Gamer lifestyle brand Razer has acquired StreamElements, a streaming platform for creators, in a deal described as a rescue following financial struggles.
calcalistech.com · +1 outlets
Social platforms from Substack to YouTube crack down on AI slop
Major content platforms are introducing policies and detection tools to curb low-quality AI-generated content flooding their feeds.
Business Insider · +14 outlets
Pippa bets artist royalties can solve AI's copyright war
A startup called Pippa proposes a royalty model to compensate creators whose work is used to train AI models.
The Tech Buzz
Hank Green confesses AI addiction in rare creator warning
Prominent creator Hank Green publicly admitted his reliance on AI tools and warned fellow creators about the risks, sparking discussion.
The Tech Buzz · +1 outlets
Marketing budgets hit 7.8% of revenue in 2026 as AI visibility redirects spend
A new report shows marketing budgets have risen to 7.8% of revenue, with AI-driven visibility shifting where money is allocated.
MarketScale
The latest darlings of social-media marketing: regular people with 500 followers
Brands are increasingly turning to micro-influencers with small but highly engaged followings rather than celebrity creators.
WSJ · +7 outlets
The creator economy has a plagiarism problem, and AI is making it worse
AI tools are accelerating content theft in the creator economy, making it harder for original creators to protect their work.
TechNext.ng · +12 outlets
Arizona State introduces influencer program as more than half of Gen Z adults dream of becoming creators
Arizona State University has launched a program teaching students how to become influencers, reflecting Gen Z's career aspirations.
AOL.com · +3 outlets
Why the new Larry Kings bother old media so much
The rise of independent interviewers and podcasters is disrupting traditional media's monopoly on long-form conversation.
Net Influencer · +12 outlets
ESSENCE Ventures invests in REVOLT parent Offscript
ESSENCE Ventures has taken a stake in Offscript, the parent company of Sean Combs' REVOLT media network.
Billionaires.Africa · +6 outlets
Inside Time magazine's soiree for top creators with caviar and Alix Earle
Time magazine hosted an exclusive event for top social media creators, signaling the growing prestige of the creator profession.
Business Insider · +1 outlets
From YouTube Shorts to India's biggest gaming stage: Srishti Parashar's rise
Indian creator Srishti Parashar has transitioned from YouTube Shorts content to headlining major gaming events.
First India
Fear is freezing creativity, but AI will push big ideas back
An opinion piece argues that fear of AI is stifling creative risk-taking, but AI tools may ultimately revive big thinking.
The Australian
Starbase Technologies introduces Yolly where content consumption turns into rewards
A new platform called Yolly allows users to earn rewards for consuming content, blending Web3 incentives with media.
Tech Build Africa
RIO2C: Lessons for media, brands and creators
The RIO2C conference in Brazil offered takeaways on how media, brands, and creators can collaborate more effectively.
The Daily Star
The creator dilemma: Speaking up may cost followers, but silence has a price too
Creators face a growing tension between taking public stances on issues and risking follower loss or brand deals.
livemint.com
How blockchain technology is reshaping digital entertainment ecosystems
Blockchain is being used to enable new ownership and monetization models in digital entertainment and creator platforms.
goodmenproject.com · +14 outlets
Beyond influencer campaigns: Why brands must start building creator ecosystems
Brands are being advised to move beyond one-off influencer posts toward sustained creator ecosystem relationships.
Adgully.com · +14 outlets