‘There Is a Shift Taking Place’: The Rise of the Influencer-Worker
More and more creators are opting to keep their day jobs.
Amid Slashes to Advertising Budgets, Creators Are Preparing for a Looming Recession
‘These budget cuts may affect my life as a creator just as they would affect any other employee.’
Meet the Music Men of TikTok: Rodger Cleye and Ian Rae
‘I’ve got a lot of people who see me as their grandpa!’
TikTok Mental Health Advocate Jorge Alvarez Shares Advice for Applying for Grants and Awards
‘Shoot your shot when the chance does come up.’
8 YouTube Channels That Were Terminated or Restricted—Key Takeaways for Creators
Why do creators get kicked off of YouTube, and how can others avoid the same fate?
Passionfruit’s Picks of 2022
Our staffers celebrate some of the most influential creators of the year.
Custom Sneakers Artist Keia Kodama Shares How She Went Full-Time as a Micro-Influencer
‘The sneaker community is a different world than just regular influencer work.’
AI Art Is Taking Over Social Media, but Creators Are Divided
Many creators are accusing artificial intelligence software of failing to credit artists’ work.
The Top-Earning Creators on Every Platform—And What We Can Learn From Them
Just how much do the top earners make, and what platforms do they use?
Fireside CEO Falon Fatemi Breaks Down the Success of Interactive Web3 Shows
‘You get to be in the writer’s room, you get to have input on programming, you get to be behind the scenes of the production process.’
