News

• Reddit wants its users to pursue their passions. That’s why it’s launched a million-dollar development fund.
• YouTube gives its tip jar feature a wide rollout

  YouTube's Super Thanks feature, which allows for more monetization in on-demand videos, is officially launching across the Partner Program.

  
• Jellysmack acquires YouTube analytics startup AMA Digital

  AMA pitches itself as a “game-changing YouTube analytics and growth startup” that helps creators “leverage data to grow faster while staying true to their voices.”

  
• VidCon reveals full agenda for in-person return

  VidCon is returning to the Anaheim Convention Center with an in-person event in 2022. The full schedule is now available on the website.

  
• Top 50 Most Viewed YouTube Channels Worldwide • Week Of 04/24/2022
• YouTube taps Amazon exec Toni Reid to lead Shorts, gaming, livestreaming
• Companies like Google and Meta could face billion-dollar fines if they don’t comply with a new European Union law
• The “creator economy” is booming. So why do 35% of creators think they’ll quit making content?
• Instagram is testing the ability to make Reels from preexisting templates
• YouTube and TikTok are changing the political landscape in Pakistan and Afghanistan
• Rhett and Link are investing in creators who “have the ability to scale.” Their latest target is musician Daniel Thrasher.
• Meet the up-and-coming Black creators who will be mentored by talent firm Digital Brand Architects
• Latina-founded Influur raises $5 million to connect digital creators with brand campaigns
• Instagram updates its algorithm to promote more original content
• YouTube Millionaires: Vlad SlickBartender wants to be the most-subscribed-to cocktail-maker on YouTube–so watch out, Ryan Reynolds
• Alex Warren gets ‘Locked In’ with Tana Mongeau in his new podcast
• With $3.3 million in funding and big-name partnerships, Kangaroo is ready to tell interactive stories
• Spotify’s letting creators self-publish (and self-monetize) their video podcasts
• A documentary about YouTube will premiere at the Tribeca Festival
• PBS Digital Studios is bringing together some of its finest minds to make YouTube shows about history
• Wait, Netflix is doing ads?
• Watch out, OpenSea: Here comes the Coinbase NFT marketplace
• The finale of Ludwig’s game show will be broadcast live from the YouTube Theater
• Creators On The Rise: Doobydobap’s “don’t yuck my yum” approach to cooking celebrates down-home Korean dishes