James Hale

• Spotify reportedly wants to nail down streaming rights for music festivals
• Want to meet up with creators at Cannes? Here’s a list of who’s going–and how to get in touch

  In partnership with Comscore, the Whalar Group, and Gospel Stats, Tubefilter has curated The Creators List, an expansive directory of every top creator expected to attend Cannes Lions. The List, which includes direct contact information for creators and their representatives, was specifically designed as a one-stop resource for brands that want to connect with content-makers on the ground during one of the world's largest industry events.

  
• TikTok and Sundance team up for microseries writing program

  Following a partnership earlier this year that focused on TikTok's influence in film fandom, the app and Sundance Institute this week announced they're offering a microseries writing program. The program comes through Sundance Collab, the Institute's digital learning and community platform.

  
• Have you heard? Financial Audit’s expansion, YouTube’s creator analysis, and Netflix’s next generation

  Each week, we handpick a selection of stories to give you a snapshot of trends, updates, business moves, and more from around the creator industry.

  
• Airbnb’s CEO says creators are its next big thing–and that creators need it because “the economics are starting to go down” on YouTube and TikTok
• TikTok’s new Events app rewards users for generating buzz about big events
• Netflix wants that BookTok watch time
• Meta’s new Reels feature plays into the microdrama market
• Top 5 Branded Videos of the Week: A cashier for your thoughts?
• Killer Dinner took the Try Guys into a new era–one where they’re producing “the best shows we’ve ever made”
• Jordan Matter, Michelle Khare, and Samir Chaudry are strategic advisors at a new creator education startup
• YouTube says Premium subscribers are “podcast super-users.” So it’s giving them more exclusive listening features.