TikTok opens a $6 million fund to pay creators of popular AR effectsBut the potential payouts are relatively paltry.By K. Holt, 05.17.2023
Meta is 'accelerating' plans to bring more ads to Reels on Facebook and InstagramThe company will pay Reels creators based on views. By K. Bell, 05.09.2023
Snapchat is expanding its revenue sharing program to entice creatorsThe app is also adding new public-facing profiles and Stories.By K. Bell, 04.20.2023
Instagram redesigns the Reels editor to make it easier to useFinding trending audio and hashtags to tap into should be a cinch as well.By K. Holt, 04.15.2023
Twitter replaces 'Super Follows' with 'Subscriptions'Elon Musk said the company won't take a cut of creators' earnings for the first year.By K. Bell, 04.14.2023
Meta is 'pausing' bonus payouts for Reels creatorsAt launch, the program promised creators up to $35,000 a month. By K. Bell, 03.10.2023
YouTube reverses course on controversial swearing and monetization policyColorful language is now (mostly) allowed.By S. Buckley, 03.08.2023
TikTok's Series feature will allow creators to charge for 'premium' contentThe company is promising not to take a cut of their earnings for a “limited time.”By K. Bell, 03.07.2023
TikTok starts rolling out another creator monetization plan in the USThe Creativity Program is about helping creators 'generate higher revenue potential' and find new opportunities.By K. Holt, 02.21.2023
Elon Musk claims Twitter will start sharing ad revenue with Blue subscribersThe program apparently starts today, but details are scant.By K. Holt, 02.04.2023
TikTok rolls out its own strike system for creators who violate its rulesThe company has been trying to boost transparency as it faces new bans and regulation.By K. Bell, 02.02.2023
Twitter could launch in-app ‘coins’ to help creators make moneyThe app is also working on "awards" that can be purchased with coins.By K. Bell, 01.12.2023
YouTube will begin sharing ad revenue with Shorts creators on February 1stThe company has started rolling out a new Partner Program agreement to facilitate the change.By I. Bonifacic, 01.10.2023
Instagram is telling creators when and why their posts are ‘shadowbanned’The app will show creators when their posts are blocked from Explore and other recommendations.By K. Bell, 12.08.2022
Snap is testing paid upgrades to popular AR lensesA handful of AR creators can now sell upgrades to their lenses with Snapchat's in-app currency.By K. Bell, 12.07.2022
Discord server owners in the US can now create their own subscriptionsCreators can now hide perks behind a chat paywall.By J. Fingas, 12.02.2022
Telegram nixes paid posts on iOS after blowback from AppleThe service is working on ways for creators to bypass 'Apple's restrictive ecosystem,' CEO Pavel Durov said. By K. Holt, 10.29.2022
Logitech reveals a $100 Litra Beam key light for creatorsAlong with a new Blue Sona microphone, Litra Beam is available today.By K. Holt, 09.22.2022
YouTube will share ad revenue with Shorts creatorsYouTube Shorts creators will be able to join YouTube's Partner Program.By K. Bell, 09.21.2022
Patreon lays off 17 percent of its employeesThe popular platform for creators let go 80 staffers and is closing some offices.By K. Holt, 09.14.2022