YouTube is reportedly paying creators millions of dollars for exclusive deals to prevent their content from migrating to Netflix, intensifying the competition f

YouTube announced it will now count views from the moment a video starts playing, which could significantly increase reported view counts and impact monetizatio

TikTok and ByteDance will pay up to $400 million to settle US allegations that the platform illegally collected data from children under 13.

A class action lawsuit accuses Twitch and Amazon of using creators' streams to train generative AI without permission or compensation.

Golf brand Good Good apologized after a since-deleted Callaway Golf advertisement depicting a man shoving a woman drew widespread criticism.

Georges Dib, known as Doctor Food on TikTok, was arrested in Lebanon on drug-related allegations involving confectionery from his businesses.

YouTube aligns its public view-count metric with TikTok and Instagram by counting a view at playback start, dropping the 30-second minimum for long-form videos

YouTube raises the watch-time threshold for the YouTube Partner Program from 4,000 to 8,000 hours, part of a broader push to curb AI-generated slop and reward o

YouTube increases monthly and annual pricing for its ad-free Premium tier, continuing a trend across streaming services.

Ad revenue on YouTube Shorts is growing but the format still lags behind TikTok and Instagram Reels in attracting social media ad spend.

YouTube revises its community guidelines enforcement, offering a softer approach for first-time strike recipients.

YouTube updates its advertiser-friendly content guidelines to expand the definition of strong profanity subject to demonetization.

Twitch quietly enabled Amazon AI training on streamer content by default, with users and creators criticizing the opt-out process as insufficient.

Political streamer Hasan Piker is pursuing legal action against Scott Jennings and Harris Faulkner over allegedly fabricated clips shown on Fox News.

The influencer football league will no longer broadcast on Sky Sports and will shift all matches to online streaming platforms.

The top streamer disclosed the length of his latest Twitch suspension and confirmed he plans to appeal for a shorter penalty.

TGS 2026 will feature a keynote from Twitch's CEO and dedicated streaming booths for creators attending the event.

HasanAbi claims the dog shock collar incident was a coordinated smear effort by Kick clip channels, leading to a heated exchange with xQc.

The social media company reportedly shutters its Nashville office and eliminates 250 positions.

A 28-year-old Pakistani TikTok creator known for her large following was fatally shot outside the capital.

The Ottawa government's push to restrict minors' social media access raises questions about how age verification would work.

Major platforms ask for an extension before Australia's law banning under-16 users takes effect.

YouTube confirms that Shorts played as advertisements will not count toward a channel's 20 million view threshold for monetization.

The ad verification firm expands its brand safety and suitability measurement to TikTok's Pangle ad network across 48 countries.

The golf content group faced heavy criticism and removed the collaboration video, then apologized publicly.

The golf content group faced heavy criticism and removed the collaboration video, then apologized publicly.

The Roblox creator became the target of sympathetic donations after her best friend apologized for an affair with MeganPlays' ex-husband.

Dunkin' rolled out pumpkin favorites for fall alongside a partnership with creator Alix Earle.

The streamer shared footage of a jet ride following an extended gaming session alongside fellow creator IShowSpeed.

A Trinidad Guardian article examines how streamers like Speed have become marketing and political assets.

Triton Digital's Q2 2026 US Podcast Ranker and separate data show news and political podcasts seeing the biggest growth as midterm elections approach.

Donald Trump is scheduled for a podcast reunion with his former fixer-turned-adversary Michael Cohen years after their bitter split.

A new estimate values the US video podcast advertising market at $3 billion, signaling the format's growing commercial weight.

On his podcast, Joe Rogan argued the defunding of USAID caused hip-hop's chart decline, drawing widespread coverage and pushback.

Jill Biden shared that she is scared and provided sad new details about President Joe Biden's cancer battle in an interview.

The Joe Rogan Experience dropped from the No. 1 position on Spotify's podcast chart, overtaken by a Batman-themed show.

Series co-creator Tetsuya Nomura assured fans the next mainline Kingdom Hearts entry remains on track for 2027 despite speculation.

Disney has ordered an anime adaptation of the Kingdom Hearts franchise, with original creator Tetsuya Nomura participating in development.

The Simpsons creator appeared to confirm a return of the cult-classic 2003 game Hit & Run, sparking remaster or re-release speculation.

Netflix has closed two additional game studios, bringing its total studio closures to five since 2021, as the company remains uncertain about its games directio

The League of Legends esports legend joins Faker and others in Riot's Hall of Legends, cementing his career as one of the greatest players.

A new trailer for Kingdom Hearts 4 confirms that Mickey Mouse will be a playable character in the upcoming title.

The AI video generation startup reaches a $5.4 billion valuation with backing from major institutional investors, signaling continued investor appetite for gene

The high-profile podcaster leaves United Talent Agency, a significant move in the talent management landscape for top creator talent.

Colleges are launching content creator majors, sparking debate over whether influencer education is a legitimate academic pursuit or a questionable investment.

The Business of Fashion examines how engagement and authentic connection are displacing raw follower numbers as key metrics in influencer marketing.

Snap India reports a shift in brand strategy toward giving creators more creative control in sponsored content campaigns.

The startup's direct-to-consumer brand built around creators expands into physical retail with a new Tokyo flagship location.