News

• ‘Minecraft’ takes hard line on NFTs, other promotions with policy changes for creators
• The influencers of #BookTok are launching their own publishing imprints with help from Bindery

  Bindery is a startup that will work with influencers from #BookTok and other digital communities as they launch their own publishing imprints.

  
• The creator behind the animation channel GameToons is funding a graphic novel on Kickstarter

  Cory Crater, the creator behind popular YouTube animation channels like GameToons, is seeking funding on Kickstarter for a graphic novel.

  
• Streamers on the Rise: The “mindful chaos” of iGumdrop’s streams

  iGumdrop was three years into her computer science degree when a friend invited her to California.

  
• A memorial service will honor Noodle the Pug of “No Bones Day” fame
• The Harlem Globetrotters’ content creation is getting a boost
• Host of ‘Call Her Daddy’ podcast taps TikTokers Alix Earle, Madeline Argy for new media company
• 34% of young adult readers find their next page-turner on YouTube
• Top 50 Most Viewed U.S. YouTube Channels • Week Of 08/06/2023
• Top 50 Most Viewed YouTube Channels Worldwide • Week Of 08/06/2023
• YouTube selects 2,000 music videos from its “archival treasury” to celebrate 50 years of hip-hop
• TikTok wants creators to take the mic in a livestreamed singing competition
• After Jake Paul’s latest boxing win, he might give mixed martial arts a try
• Kai Cenat charged with inciting a riot after thousands show up to NYC giveaway
• FailArmy launches competition format ’50 vs. 50′ hosted by gamer Mari Takahashi
• Video app Triller files for public offering, reports 2022 revenue of $47.7 million
• Around the World: TikTok users in Europe get more choices, but the app is banned in Senegal
• ‘The YouTube Effect’ documentary arrives on streaming on August 8
• This database helps content creators find managers
• Millionaires: Pinky Patel’s “Pinkysplaining” bridges the gap between generations
• Shine Talent Group expands beyond management with angel investment fund
• Discord lays off several dozen people from marketing and partnerships
• Health-conscious YouTube creators in Europe can take advantage of an accelerator program
• Twitch says gambling stream viewership has dropped 75%