James Hale

• Instagram’s Reels Play bonuses are long gone. Here’s how it’s handling creator monetization now.
• Pirate Software’s latest Hype Train record may have been set with $500,000+ of fan support

  Twitch is putting Pirate Software's latest Hype Train record in the digital history books with a permanent emote.

  
• Creators on the Rise: Here’s what can happen when you fold your laundry live on the internet

  "I made this oath to myself while I was lying in the hospital bed," Masony says. "I'm going to try stand-up comedy. I'm going to find other moms that I can relate to and tell them that they're actually people and that they're not alone going through this. I'm going to try to put myself out there to make people laugh and feel better about the hot dumpster fire mess that is their lives. I want to connect with people. That's what I want to do."

  
• Discord’s new YouTube video got 1.4 billion views in 24 hours. What’s up with that?

  For this year's April Fools' Day, Discord broke YouTube. At least, that seems to be what happened.

  
• Streamers on the Rise: KandidlyKayla has been a full-time streamer from the day she hit “Go Live”
• Wattpad’s creator-educating Story School returns for Season 2 (Exclusive)
• Supercar Blondie is launching her own auction house for luxury whips
• Mythical’s Sporked found its niche tapping unexpected verticals. Underground soda detectives, anyone?
• Creators on the Rise: Gabi Chappel is going next level
• The 2024 NAB Show introduces 30-session track for digital content creators
• Streamers on the Rise: ARIatHOME can write 30 new songs live in one Twitch stream
• The IAB thinks brands should get in on game advertising ASAP