Sam Gutelle

• Fox’s $22 billion Roku acquisition makes it the king of the FAST lane. What’s next?
• Creators love collectibles, so TikTok is launching World Cup trading cards

  In partnership with Panini, TikTok is launching digital trading cards that feature players who are part of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

  
• YouTube looks to upstage its competitors with “Music Nights” headlined by A-list artists

  YouTube has announced an event series called "Music Nights," which will attach its name to concerts headlined by big name artists.

  
• Have you heard? Ryan Trahan’s Joyride, NPR’s YouTube hire, and MrBeast’s next big milestone.

  Ryan Trahan hosted 'Joyride Day', MrBeast hit 500 million subscribers, and NPR hired former Pinterest and YouTube exec Nadine Zylstra.

  
• The “MLB Players Studio” will turn sluggers into content creators
• LinkedIn’s influencer push levels up with launch of Creator Marketplace
• With a live stream of the Pope’s Sagrada Familia visit, TikTok becomes part of history
• It’s time to slide: YouTube’s DMs are officially back
• Talent agency CAA and equity partner TPG launch company to spend $250 million on creator companies
• 2026 Creators In Action benefit gala to honor Colin and Samir, Whalar Group Co-Founders
• YouTube has revealed its lineup for soccer’s biggest stage. Who will take home the Creator Cup?
• On a new channel, Mister Rogers is now YouTube’s neighbor