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• Snapchat’s year-end recap summarizes a year that sent users to 6-7 heaven
• After paying out $100,000 to creators in 2025, Fairground is ready to advance AI artistry in 2026

  Fairground is one of several studios dedicated to AI artists and their work. It paid out more than $100,000 to creators this year.

  
• Kick CEO confirms the platform will turn on ads “at some point”

  Kick CEO Ed Craven confirmed that "at some point," the streaming platform will begin running in-stream ads.

  
• Top 5 Branded Videos of the Week: YouTube Recap pepperoni

  The holiday shopping adstravaganza is in full swing--but despite the many videos peddling stuff to put under the tree, our #1 video this week comes from a channel that's decidedly less festive.

  
• Right-wing creators dominate political discourse online. Can a lefty startup flip the script?
• Have you heard? Smosh moves, Angry Ginge wins on TV, and Hatsune Miku gets bigger than ever
• TikTok narrows the measurement gap with DoubleVerify partnership
• Australia’s social media ban has taken effect, and the world is watching
• The internet’s family-friendly faves are going down the ‘Rabbit Hole’ for “the ultimate teen variety show” (Exclusive)
• Home Depot puts Dude Perfect in its “starting lineup” for new creator program
• Teens worry about the amount of time they spend on social media, but they’re using it more than ever
• All TikTok wants for Christmas is a Mariah Carey concert