CREATOR NEWSLETTER
Issue #274 | September 19, 2024
THE COMMENTS SECTION
“I’ll buy my son a Lunchly if Logan Paul gets a tattoo of Imane Khelif with her gold medal on his face.”
– X user Chris Ruiz (@OKChrisRuiz) on Logan Paul and Lunchly.
– Drew Grant, Editorial Director
NOTED BY LON HARRIS
YouTube’s New Creator-Friendly Era
Why a YouTube app refresh points at hopeful new direction.
By Lon Harris, Passionfruit Contributor
SHILLING FOR OUR FRIENDS
Join our sister site one5c at New York’s Climate Week
We interrupt this creator newsletter to inform you that one of the other websites we share a virtual office with is hosting an awesome event during New York Climate Week next Tuesday, and as friends of friends we’d love to see you there. Registration is free, the conversation is about the right to repair your stuff, and you could even go home with some cool swag. Register here, and check out one5c if you care about the planet as much as we do.
IN THE BIZ
- Snapchat held its annual Partner Summit announcing major updates including a simplified interface, TikTok-inspired video feed, and AI-powered features like translation and photo/video generation.
- LinkedIn has opted users into training generative AI models by default,
but users can opt out in their privacy settings. - YouTube has widely rolled out “pause ads” to all advertisers,
despite claiming they would offer a “less interruptive” experience. - Substack has introduced a new live streaming feature for its top creators, with plans to expand it to all users in the coming months.
PERSONALITIES
MrBeast and Amazon Accused of ‘Chronic Mistreatment’ in Class Action Lawsuit
Former contestants of reality show ‘Beast Games’ are accusing the production of inhumane working conditions.
By Charlotte Colombo, Passionfruit Contributor
PLATFORMS
Made On YouTube 2024 Event Prioritizes AI Over Innovation
Can YouTube stay on top without something new?
By Steven Asarch, Passionfruit Contributor
WHAT WE’RE WATCHING
- This creator explores what it would be like if there was one rational person in a Hallmark movie.
- What would “Daria” be like if it was made in 2024? This creator explores the possible changes.
- These creators let us know all the connections between “The Wedding Singer” and “Friends.”
- This creator shares the story of how some of the cast of 2012’s “The Avengers” reassembled to record a new dub of the film in the Lakota language.
TWITCH MADE ME DO IT
TwitchCon 2024 is this weekend, so make sure to read our guide on the best panels to attend!
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