Sam Gutelle

• A leaked draft of TikTok’s U.S. government agreement shows unprecedented federal oversight
• Eden Victoria wins #BookTok Creator of the Year at inaugural TikTok Book Awards

  Lit-focused influencer Eden Victoria was named the #BookTok Creator of the Year as part of the first annual TikTok Book Awards in the U.K.

  
• Top 50 Most Viewed U.S. YouTube Channels • Week Of 08/20/2023

  TinyCraft is the latest Minecraft animation hub using the "skibidi toilet" trend to pick up YouTube Shorts views and enter the U.S. Top 50.

  
• Top 50 Most Viewed YouTube Channels Worldwide • Week Of 08/20/2023

  Junya is a Japanese comedian whose high-pitched, riddling laugh is becoming a common sight on YouTube Shorts and in our Global Top 50.

  
• Bluesky signups increase tenfold as Elon Musk moves to ban X’s block function
• After nearly 20 years, the ‘Numa Numa’ guy brings back his iconic dance (to promote his music)
• Instagram Live star Druski launches sports agency to connect NIL athletes with “huge brands”
• After a hot start, Meta’s Threads platform is cooling off
• With influencer campaigns on TikTok, big oil companies “alter their perception in the public eye”
• Judge rules in YouTube’s favor, dismissing racial discrimination suit
• TikTok lays off seven employees in music division, citing “efficiency”
• Senators Markey, Blackburn ask FTC to look into YouTube’s ad placements on children’s videos