Each week, we handpick a selection of stories to give you a snapshot of trends, updates, business moves, and more from around the creator industry. This week, a beloved web series returns to YouTube, Nintendo says no to a VTuber, Best Buy wants in on cash from creator recommendations, and Balatro gets a blessing.
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Have you heard? Ms. Rachel is a woman of the year, Kat Abughazaleh faces feds, and platforms protest Australian ban.
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Have you heard? ‘Ask a Ninja’ revived, scambaiters in the spotlight, and Twitch staff says Adin Ross unban big L
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Have you heard? Adin Ross returns to Twitch and Technoblade never dies
Dhar Mann, MrBallen, and Mythical are all expanding their businesses while Technoblade and Aphmau get cameos in 'A Minecraft Movie'.
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Have you heard? Nick DiGiovanni set a delicious record and we learned the truth about ‘Hot Ones’
Nick DiGiovanni set a chocolate record, the ACLU supported TikTok, and the heat of 'Hot Ones' sauces received a lab test.
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Have you heard? Keith Lee serves sushi drama, MrBallen is a bestseller, and Ro Pansino smokes her dad
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MrBallen gets graphic with a “strange, dark, and mysterious” book
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MrBallen is going on tour to tell his “strange, dark, and mysterious” stories
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Top 5 Branded Videos of the Week: MrBeast knows how to make money (without defending it from tanks)
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MrBallen Studios picks up original podcast to expand beyond its titular creator
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MrBallen’s new management company seeks YouTube storytellers
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Ballen Studios makes $1 million pledge to support families affected by violent crimes (Exclusive)
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MrBallen cuts an exclusive content deal with Amazon
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