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• There’s an Uppbeat solution for copyright-free music on YouTube, TikTok, and Twitch
• He was an anonymous teenage gamer. One shot later, Sceptic became an esports pro.

  Griffin 'Sceptic' Spikowski went viral on YouTube and Twitch after he bested top 'Fortnite' player TFUE. Now, his story is part of a documentary series.

  
• Who will control the future of metaverse fashion?

  The Crypto Fashion Week has a creator-centric approach and philosophical messaging. At Metaverse Fashion Week, big brands will sell you stuff. Which one will endure?

  
• TikTok’s upping its video length to 10 minutes. What could that mean for creators?

  In a statement, a company spokesperson said TikTok hopes longer videos will “unleash even more creative possibilities for our creators around the world.”

  
• The D’Amelio family’s next brand partnership is working out
• Top 50 Most Viewed U.S. YouTube Channels • Week Of 02/27/2022
• Top 50 Most Viewed YouTube Channels Worldwide • Week Of 02/27/2022
• YouTube demonetizes Russia’s state-owned channels, citing “extraordinary circumstances”
• Digital Brand Architects names early directors Ariana Pappas and Alix Frank VPs of talent
• On The Podcast: Let’s slap some ads in the middle of those stories.
• Denny’s is putting 24 TikTok creators’ dream dishes on its menu
• Meta’s ‘We The Culture’ initiative for Black creators turns its lens on Reels
• Clash is telling people exactly how much money its users make each month
• Casey Neistat is premiering a David Dobrik documentary at SXSW
• Twitch wants creators to have sustainable revenue. It’s rolling out monthly guarantees.
• GNC is getting into business with TikTok collective Sway House
• YouTube Millionaires: What happens when you want to be “like Mike,” but aren’t a super-athlete? Ask this YouTuber.
• MrBeast joins LinkedIn (Exclusive)
• John, Hank Green to kick off 15th ‘Project 4 Awesome’
• The D’Amelios to develop creator tools, newsletter with Facetune maker Lightricks
• The Smiles Family is starting strong on YouTube. One catch: they’re not an actual family.
• TikTok, Conde Nast ink partnership for exclusive content, ads
• Creators On The Rise: YouTube is Carrah Aldridge’s side gig. She’s hoping Shorts can make it her career.
• Creators can run ads in Facebook Reels. And take home a cut of the revenue.