Creators on the Rise: Celestial Sylvia reads the danger all around us

11 hours ago
James Hale

Welcome to Creators on the Rise, where we find and profile breakout creators who are in the midst of extraordinary…

TikTok, UMG re-up licensing agreement, bringing artists like Bad Bunny back to the app

TikTok and Universal Music Group (UMG) have settled their dispute. The two parties have agreed on a new licensing agreement that will…

12 hours ago

TikTok is bringing “tentpole moments” to its premium ad product Pulse Premiere

Amidst political turmoil in the U.S. and abroad, TikTok addressed brand and agency representatives at the 2024 NewFronts. The ByteDance-owned app delivered a…

13 hours ago

With 500,000 sellers in the U.S. alone, TikTok touts the safety features of its Shop

Amidst a chaotic week at TikTok, the app took some time to acknowledge its growing community of sellers -- and the…

1 day ago

Wesley Wang’s viral short film got 4.4 million views. A feature adaptation is in the works.

Nothing, Except Everything is getting a big-screen treatment. That's the name of a short film that earned plaudits for young writer/director Wesley…

1 day ago

Creators on the Rise: Giulia Amato on faith, finding her niche, and getting up at 4 a.m.

Welcome to Creators on the Rise, where we find and profile breakout creators who are in the midst of extraordinary…

2 days ago

Newsletter platform beehiiv prepares for expansion with $33 million Series B

A major player in the burgeoning newsletter industry has made a sizable addition to its coffers. Three-year-old beehiiv has raised a $33…

2 days ago

Meta promotes original content on Instagram, launches bonus program on Threads

Meta has kicked off the week with a pair of announcements that should make its creator community happy. On the Instagram side of…

2 days ago

Top 5 Branded Videos of the Week: MrBeast’s latest sponsored smash is fun for all ages

MrBeast continues to show us that he's in a league of his own as far as YouTube is concerned. The North…

4 days ago

Chas Stahl joins Get Engaged’s GEM Studios to lead development of creator brands and IPs

Jellysmack and StyleHaul alum Chas Stahl has joined GEM Studios, the digital content production wing of influencer-focused marketing agency Get…

4 days ago

Rejoice, John Oliver fans: HBO is making full seasons of ‘Last Week Tonight’ free on YouTube

John Oliver appreciates that his fans can watch his late-night show on YouTube, and Last Week Tonight fans are about to get even more…

4 days ago

Soccer media brand Footballco is coming to America with several key hires

Footballco is betting on the growth of soccer in the United States. Over the past few months, the football media company…

6 days ago