News

• Twitch creators can now get certified to earn more trust from potential brand partners
• Starmer says the U.K. says will go “further than any country in the world” to keep teens off social media

  British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced his plan to follow Australia's lead by banning social media apps among U.K. teens.

  
• Fox’s $22 billion Roku acquisition makes it the king of the FAST lane. What’s next?

  After Fox paid a reported $22 million to acquire Roku, the media company now controls two of the biggest AVOD platforms.

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