Webtoon is turning top webcomics into bite-sized anime, hoping to appeal to TikTok audiences

9 months ago

Things are happening in vertical video. Just last week, we wrote about MicroCo, a new startup that thinks it can…

And the Oscars broadcast goes to…YouTube?

9 months ago

Having failed (for now) to get its stars into the Emmys, YouTube is opting for a different awards season strategy: It's angling…

YouTube’s new Shorts ads give kudos to creators

9 months ago

When we talk creator/brand collaborations, most of those collaborations consist of creators making content, then posting said content to their…

What if Quibi, with AI? MicroCo thinks it can be Hollywood’s minidrama king for cheap

9 months ago

We just said it last week: Quibi had all the components to make bite-sized premium content the next big thing…

Have you heard? Super Simple Songs throws “surprise party,” JeromeASF makes money moves, and Jake Shane gets cast.

9 months ago

Each week, we handpick a selection of stories to give you a snapshot of trends, updates, business moves, and more…

YouTube has more challengers than ever, but it’s just getting bigger

9 months ago

Today's social media landscape offers a lot of choices for consumers, but year after year, internet denizens continue to flock…

‘KPop Demon Hunters’ has taken over Netflix and the pop charts. Now you can sing along in movie theaters.

9 months ago

At movie theaters across the world, fans of Netflix's buzzy animated hit will get the chance to seal the Honmoon in…

What happens when creators don’t want to pay for Guinness World Records?

9 months ago

Guinness World Records really digs content creators. It's crowned numerous YouTubers with their own records: MrBeast has one for running…

Fox’s Tubi is doubling down on creators and bringing in a long-serving TikTok exec to lead to push

9 months ago

The Fox Corporation is turning its free, ad-supported television (FAST) hub into a haven for creators, and it has appointed an experienced…

Creators’ channels keep getting hacked by crypto shills. They want YouTube to protect them–but YouTube’s accounts are getting hacked, too.

9 months ago

This week, YouTube launched a new age verification system. There are no tick boxes asking users to confirm they're over…