creator economy

• StreamElements seeks acquisition as shutdown looms
• VidCon’s new title sponsor is an AI-powered creator monetization platform

  Rather than YouTube or TikTok, an agentic AI creator monetization platform called POP.STORE will be the title sponsor for VidCon 2026.

  
• For creators, the outfit of the day is a crucial choice, so ShopMy is introducing personal shopping

  Influencer marketing matchmaker ShopMy is getting into personal shopping with Noir, a platform that connects creators with human stylists.

  
• Visa’s U.K. “creator card” aims to combat cashflow issues while upping TikTok Live payouts

  A partnership between Visa and TikTok in the U.K. has led to the rollout of a debit card intended for creators.

  
• Khaby Lame’s $975 million stock deal isn’t looking nearly as lucrative as advertised
• The “future of the creator economy is now,” and you can learn about it at the Scalable Summit
• With a move into podcast hosting, beehiiv adds another popular format for its creators
• The Cannes Film Festival is buying into the creator economy in a big way
• Colin and Samir are giving L.A.-based creators an event where they can meet up and Press Publish
• “Creator TV” is a thing, and Spotter wants to sell it to big brands
• The creator economy is all grown up, but the fight for attention is fiercer than ever
• For Creator Camp, brands keep on calling. So it’s launching its own agency.