Have you heard? RIP Papa Jake, ‘New Yorker’ cartoons become sponcon, and VivziePop goes vinyl

10 months ago

Each week, we handpick a selection of stories to give you a snapshot of trends, updates, business moves, and more…

CBS said ‘The Late Show’ had declined. YouTube viewership paints a different picture.

10 months ago

CBS' shocking cancellation of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert has come under intense scrutiny since the decision was announced on…

Substack survey shows deep creator divides on the subject of generative AI

10 months ago

News flash: Generative AI is a polarizing topic among creators. That may seem like an obvious point to anyone who keeps tabs…

Open Sauce is the science fair of the future

10 months ago

In a main hall whose ceiling is wreathed with glowing planets, creators like Hank Green and digital media veterans like…

Most creator-made ads don’t follow “best practices.” Is that a bad thing?

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Creators are commanding more of brands' dollars than ever. Companies are expected to spend $10.5 billion this year on influencer…

Trump rep says the current TikTok ban reprieve will be the last, no takesies backsies

10 months ago

Stop me if you've heard this one before: There's been another twist in the tale of the U.S. TikTok ban. Two weeks…

Sony Pictures Television looks to “engage with UK content creators” through new VP of Digital

10 months ago

Sony Pictures Television wants to go into business with U.K.-based creators, so it has hired an executive whose experience straddles the…

AI, Shorts, and connected TV push YouTube to $9.8 billion in ad revenue

10 months ago

Alphabet's quarterly earnings are in, and YouTube is looking pretty swank: It overshot analyst expectations of $9.56 billion to land…

YouTube wants to start conversations with Reddit-style comment threads

10 months ago

Over the years, YouTube's comment section has developed an unsavory reputation, to say the least. Now, the platform is mulling a…

Netflix is treating YouTube like a “farm league” for creators. How’s that working out?

10 months ago

Netflix has been clear about its plan to add YouTube success stories to its original programming lineup. The streamer's Co-CEO, Ted Sarandos,…