YouTube to count a view as soon as a video starts playing, aligning with TikTok and Instagram metrics
YouTube is redefining how it counts public views on long-form videos; starting August 24, a view will register the moment playback begins rather than after a se
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YouTube tightens monetization rules with 90-day Shorts threshold and higher payout entry barriers
YouTube is raising the bar for creator monetization, including a new 90-day rule for Shorts and stricter payout thresholds, pressuring emerging and animation cr
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YouTube partners with NFSA to induct 10 Australian creators into national film and sound archive
Australia's National Film and Sound Archive launched the 'Creator Capsule' with YouTube, archiving creator content as cultural heritage for the first time.
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Man who scammed female streamers via fake donations sentenced to 7 years for $3.4M fraud
A South Korean man posed as a wealthy donor to trick female streamers into handing over millions before being sentenced to prison.
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CreatorIQ report: 46% of video creators rely on brand deals but only 15% trust sponsored content
A survey of 5,095 creators reveals reliance on brand deals for income coexists with widespread skepticism toward sponsored content from peers.
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US university launches bachelor's degree in content creation for aspiring influencers
A U.S. university is now offering a degree program in content creation, sparking debate over whether formal education is valuable for influencer careers.
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Hayden Panettiere, actress known for Scream and Until Dawn, dies at 36
Actress Hayden Panettiere has died at age 36, her father confirmed.
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YouTube partners with TIFF for festival collaboration
YouTube is collaborating with the Toronto International Film Festival, signaling deeper ties between the platform and the film industry.
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Kick streamer Santos Salazar arrested for attempted murder after domestic violence call
Kick streamer Santos Salazar was arrested on attempted murder charges following a domestic violence incident.
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Baller League loses Sky TV deal, pivots to YouTube as primary distribution
The soccer Baller League lost its broadcast partnership with Sky and is shifting focus to YouTube for reach.
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Study: more screen time may be good for children's cognitive processing over time
An eight-year Finnish study found children with more screen time showed better cognitive outcomes as teenagers.
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Picsart highlights its creator community as a hub for paid creativity
TechCrunch profiles how Picsart is building a community where creators can monetize their work through the platform.
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For creators like Hank Green, AI is now a reputation risk
Creators face reputational challenges as AI-generated content blurs lines between authentic and synthetic work.
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Kai Cenat's Esports Awards nomination divides fans after 9-month streaming break
Streamer Kai Cenat received an Esports Awards nomination despite a prolonged absence from streaming, sparking fan debate.
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Travel platforms MakeMyTrip and Cleartrip race to recruit influencers
Indian travel booking platforms are increasingly hiring influencers as part of their marketing strategies.
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Shoppers who trust AI are 6x more likely to trust creators, study finds
A new study links consumer trust in AI with higher trust in creator recommendations, suggesting overlap in credibility perceptions.
Net Influencer · +6 outlets
MrBeast's viral TikTok explained by The Publish Press
A breakdown of why MrBeast's latest TikTok post gained massive traction across platforms.
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Gensyn launches Delphi, an AI-powered information market for the creator economy
A new AI platform called Delphi aims to reshape the $250 billion creator economy through information market mechanics.
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