News

• A leaked draft of TikTok’s U.S. government agreement shows unprecedented federal oversight
• TikTok and the BBC are taking 100 creators to boot camp

  
• Streamers on the Rise: Rhykker takes game journalism to Twitch

  When Rhykker first started streaming, he had an audience of around five people.

  
• 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
• Top 50 Most Viewed YouTube Channels Worldwide • Week Of 08/20/2023
• Roblox sued by parents who say it enables third-party gambling sites
• Bluesky signups increase tenfold as Elon Musk moves to ban X’s block function
• YouTube thinks it can take an “artist-centric” approach to AI with a new incubator
• Luxe fashion expert Charles Gross signs with UTA (Exclusive)
• 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
• Twitch streamers can finally keep banned users from watching their broadcasts
• Spotter enlists Colin and Samir to roll out title brainstorming tool
• Millionaires: Adam Boro wants to make a movie on the moon
• VidCon Baltimore wants to be a big hit with creator industry pros
• YouTube’s new creator interview series is ‘Hot Ones’ with pickle juice
• Merch company Fanjoy, which reportedly owes money to several creators, has filed for bankruptcy
• Linus Tech Tips promises “long-term” changes after accusations of toxic company culture