Events

• Instagram turns creator-led channels into two-way streets
• VidCon Baltimore is cancelled, with VidCon saying it’ll dedicate “full efforts and resources” to Anaheim event

  The East Coast edition of VidCon held its first event in 2023 and was well into ticket sales for its 2024 iteration, which was due to take place Sept. 26-29 at the Baltimore Convention Center.

  
• Smosh is joining Rooster Teeth’s podcast network—and will have a “huge presence” at RTX

  
• Dream is headed to VidCon

  Dream is showing his face at this year's VidCon.

  
• Twitter’s NewFronts presentation pitches it as “the second screen and the first scroll”
• Meta says it’s messing with Reels payouts, introduces new Facebook plug for creators to earn up to $4,000
• TikTok is finally splitting ad revenue with (some) creators
• Snapchat unveils Simone Biles Original, Cameo partnership, and new inclusivity pledge
• Amazon’s freshly rebranded Freevee unveils growing slate of streaming originals
• With its ‘Bridgerton’ and ‘Top Gun’ events, YouTube is courting the TV and film industries
• A documentary about YouTube will premiere at the Tribeca Festival
• Here are the schedules for the 2022 NewFronts and Podcast Upfront