Twitch's new Creator Sponsorship Certification offers streamers early access to campaigns but raises concerns about its effectiveness and fairness. The program aims to professionalize creators but leaves questions about discoverability and real-world impact unanswered.
Top YouTube creators like MrBeast and Colin & Samir now run full-scale media businesses with teams, multiple revenue streams, and IP development. YouTube supports this shift with monetization tools, as channels earning six figures grew 35% in 2025.
The UK's proposed social media ban for under-16s sparks debate over privacy risks from mandatory age verification systems. Critics warn the measures could normalize surveillance while failing to effectively keep teens off platforms.
Top YouTube creators like MrBeast, Colin & Samir, and Rhett & Link have evolved into full-fledged media companies, operating studios, brands, and multi-platform businesses. This shift reflects the $480B creator economy's maturation, where top creators now generate over $10M annua...
A hypothetical $22 billion acquisition of Roku by Fox, analyzed in a post by Patrik Wilkens, illustrates a fundamental shift in the media landscape.
In a landmark move for the creator economy, Accenture Song has acquired the global creator and social agency Whalar for a sum rumored to be over $500 million.
Netflix is making a significant and calculated move into the podcasting world, signaling a new front in its ongoing battle for audience attention with YouTube.
Every major industry reaches a defining moment when it produces its first billionaire.
An Instagram post by entrepreneur Sean Kelly has sparked a discussion about the mechanics of modern internet fame, focusing on the controversial streamer known as Neon.
