The Future of Creator Conventions
CREATOR NEWSLETTER Issue #247 | June 18, 2024 – Steven Asarch, Passionfruit Contributor CULTURE Open Sauce is the Future of Creator Conventions It’s just not quite there yet. By Steven Asarch, Passionfruit Contributor → READ THE FULL STORY SPONSORED Ready to sell digital products, without selling out? On Teachable, you can funnel your expertise and passions into online courses, downloads, community, and more.…
Creators Discover The Joy of Missing Out
CREATOR NEWSLETTER Issue #246 | June 13, 2024 Just so you don’t miss it, our next event invitation is at the end of this event recap. I kinda wish you’d read the whole thing, but also recognize many of you won’t, so just a heads up. I usually try to bury cool stuff in these…
It’s Too Little Too Late For Kick
CREATOR NEWSLETTER Issue #245 | June 11, 2024 – Grace Stanley, Deputy Editor CULTURE Kick Streamers John Zherka and Heelmike Banned After Allegedly Bringing Minor Onto Party Stream This is just another of many examples of Kick’s toxic culture. By Steven Asarch, Passionfruit Contributor → READ THE FULL STORY SPONSORED Start Your Beauty Line Today! Blanka lets anyone create their own branded makeup or…
How Should We Respond To This DMCA Takedown?
CREATOR NEWSLETTER Issue #244 | June 6, 2024 – James Del, Publisher NOTED BY LON HARRIS AI Could Help Creators, Rather Than Take Their Jobs New tools point at a more collaborative vision of the future. By Lon Harris, Passionfruit Contributor → READ THE FULL STORY SPONSORED Start Your Beauty Line Today! Blanka lets anyone create their own branded makeup…
Why a Wannabe Actress Is Sending Us Threats
CREATOR NEWSLETTER Issue #243 | June 4, 2024 – Grace Stanley, Deputy Editor PERSONALITIES Bully-ish — How a Story About Influencer Lillee Jean’s Alleged Copyright Abuse Led to Us Receiving Abusive Threats ‘This is the most clear case of copyright abuse that I’ve seen on the platform since I began YouTube.’ By Steven Asarch, Passionfruit Contributor → READ…
Trump’s Verdict Fleetingly Resurrects Old Twitter Vibes
CREATOR NEWSLETTER Issue #242 | May 30, 2024 THE COMMENTS SECTION “I personally want to congratulate Donald Trump for finally winning a popular vote.” – Drew Grant, Editorial Director PERSONALITIES Creator Confessional: The Demise of the Mashup? DJ Mike Relm on Why Viral Hits Aren’t What They Used To Be The battle tapes vs. YouTube tutorials:…
Jenny Nicholson Strikes Back!
CREATOR NEWSLETTER Issue #241 | May 28, 2024 THE COMMENTS SECTION “Jenny Nicholson has an incredible position in society. She ostensibly worships Disney parks/products but remains logical instead of fanatical about it and is CONSTANTLY mistreated by Disney for it. Their only relatable, capable of reaching new fans influencer and they HATE her.” According to…
Welcome to the Shorty Awards
CREATOR NEWSLETTER Issue #240 | May 23, 2024 – Grace Stanley, Deputy Editor NOTED BY LON HARRIS Can Creators Survive Without Google Traffic? The way the company is embracing AI could have major ripple effects. By Lon Harris, Passionfruit Contributor → READ THE FULL STORY SPONSORED Overwhelmed by questions from your audience? You’re not alone. IN…
ScarJo Sets an Important Precedent for Creators
CREATOR NEWSLETTER Issue #239 | May 21, 2024 THE COMMENTS SECTION “In a time when we are all grappling with deepfakes and the protection of our own likeness, our own work, our own identities, I believe these are questions that deserve absolute clarity.” – Grace Stanley, Deputy Editor PERSONALITIES OpenAI Pulls ChatGPT-4 Voice After Actress…
Internet to Influencers: “Off With Their Threads!”
CREATOR NEWSLETTER Issue #238 | May 16, 2024 – James Del, Publisher NOTED BY LON HARRIS If YouTube CEO Neal Mohan Wants More Emmys, He Should Support Creators Also, do the Creative Arts Emmys not count as Emmys? By Lon Harris, Passionfruit Contributor → READ THE FULL STORY SPONSORED Wake up to the latest creator news IN THE BIZ PERSONALITIES YouTuber…
