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• Patreon is prioritizing discovery. New short-form posts called Quips are part of the plan.
• Patreon podcast revenue jumps 33% year-over-year, reaching $629 million

  Led by celebrity hosts like Joe Budden and Quentin Tarantino, podcast revenue on Patreon is enjoying a boom.

  
• Patreon and Apple’s fee dispute is getting messier. Who is responsible for creator revenue?

  Patreon and Apple are still feuding about the latter company's App Store fees and the former platform's billing models.

  
• Have you heard? Smosh moves, Angry Ginge wins on TV, and Hatsune Miku gets bigger than ever

  Smosh has a new office, Angry Ginge won a British reality show, and Hatsune Miku's getting huge for New Year's Eve.

  
• Have you heard? PlaqueBoyMax vies for the dance track of the year while Pepsi MAX spreads holiday cheer.
• Two creator funding platforms just crossed $10 billion in payouts
• Patreon has expanded its options for creators, so it’s taking a larger cut of new users’ earnings
• Patreon’s latest fan engagement tool comes in the form of live video
• In “State of Create” report, Patreon shows how “the TikTokification of the internet” is a double-edged sword
• Have you heard? Russia hits YouTube with 35-digit fine, and ‘The Simpsons’ are in the NFL
• Patreon is finally trying to establish a network effect
• Patreon reveals “great plan” to help creators navigate 30% iOS App Store commissions