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Instagram Features Deals Pay YouTubers to Copy, Not Switch
Instagram Features deals offer YouTubers $50,000 to $500,000 to mirror videos the same day. We compare them with past creator funds and…
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Author: Sabbir Ahmed
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Technology
Reddit Login Wall Targets the 59% Who Read Without Signing In
A Reddit login wall test is coming outside the US. Q3 data shows 59% of Reddit's daily users read without signing in,…
Technology
YouTube Microdramas Test Whether Fans Will Pay for Episode Two
YouTube microdramas are getting members-only episodes. We compare the plan with ReelShort, Instagram and TikTok, and run the math for creators.
Technology
X Photo Resharing Credits the Original Author. Who Actually Gets Paid?
X photo resharing credits the original author and says both accounts earn from Original Content Rewards. Here is what X has explained,…
Business News
YouTube Ad Revenue Growth Slows to 9% After a World Cup Spring
YouTube ad revenue rose 9% to $11.21 billion in Q3 2026, its slowest pace this year, as subscriptions grew faster. Here is…
Technology
TikTok Must Eat Turns 40 Million Food Posts Into a Restaurant Guide
TikTok Must Eat launches in New York, Los Angeles and the Bay Area, turning 40 million food posts into restaurant lists. Here…
Technology
YouTube Dislike Button Update: What Creators Can Still See
YouTube says the recent dislike-button layout change is for creators viewing their own uploads, not regular viewers. Here is what changed and…
Technology
Trump Wants “AI” Gone. His Super Intelligence Order Says Less
Trump says he will ban the term AI. Here is what the Super Intelligence order actually covers, who must follow it, and…
Technology
Twitch Recaps Spotlight: How Partners Can Opt In
Twitch Recaps Spotlight lets eligible Partners opt in to no-cost clip promotion on Instagram and YouTube. Here is how it works, who…
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Mastercard Signs MrBeast for Creator Cards, but the Fine Print Is Missing
The MrBeast Mastercard deal promises co-branded cards, perks and money tools for fans and creators. Here is what is confirmed and what…