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CREATOR ECONOMY NEWSLETTER Issue #88 | Dec. 1, 2022 While many creators face unpredictable income, pay disparity, and burnout, the public perception of the influencer lifestyle is often luxurious. Because of this, creators can face a lot of heat when they complain about their jobs. This week, Passionfruit contributor Eve Upton-Clark spoke with creators and…

CREATOR ECONOMY NEWSLETTER Issue #84 | Nov. 29, 2022 Many neurodivergent creators use social media platforms to combat stigma and spread awareness around their lives. Hashtags like #autism, #autistic, and #neurodiversity gained billions of views on platforms like TikTok in recent years. However, while TikTok has been a place of great representation and community for…

CREATOR ECONOMY NEWSLETTER Issue #86 | Nov. 24, 2022 As many of us in the United States wind down for a holiday break, we wanted to celebrate the end of the season. In honor of the fall, here are our top five fan-favorite stories of the season exploring the highs and lows of making it…

CREATOR ECONOMY NEWSLETTER Issue #85 | Nov. 22, 2022 TikTok is responsible for creating some of the most viral stars, trends, and dances of the creator economy. TikTok’s most famous, wealthy creators got their start riding the wave of viral trends, including the Renegade, Savage, and now the Koopa Shuffle. As Passionfruit contributor Steven Asarch…

CREATOR ECONOMY NEWSLETTER Issue # 82 | Nov. 17, 2022 Whether it’s because of burnout or a desire to scale their businesses, many creators hire editors, producers, managers, and third-party companies to assist with their workload. One of those companies is creator-oriented company Jellysmack, which has made a huge splash in the creator economy and…

CREATOR ECONOMY NEWSLETTER Issue #82 | Nov. 15, 2022 There’s nothing worse than working hard on a funny tweet, dance, song, recipe, video, or joke and having it stolen. On the internet, it’s easy to steal, borrow, or ride off the success of others’ ideas without facing any consequences. And despite creators often preaching “authenticity”…

CREATOR ECONOMY NEWSLETTER Together with: Issue #82 | Nov. 10, 2022 Elon Musk’s Twitter takeover has been certainly been tumultuous. Less than two weeks into his executive reign, users are abandoning the platform, advertisers are pausing their Twitter campaigns, employees are being laid off or resigning, and creator Hank Green tweeted Musk “has no idea…

CREATOR ECONOMY NEWSLETTER Issue #81 | Nov. 8, 2022 Niche subcultures thrive on TikTok. Cannamoms, furries, adult age regressors, and more use the platform to find community and destigmatize their unique interests. However, the platform can breed hate against many marginalized creators who make it to the “wrong side of TikTok.” This week, Passionfruit contributor…

CREATOR ECONOMY NEWSLETTER Together with: Issue 80 | November 3, 2022 Creators increasingly have power over a younger generation that often gets its news scrolling through social media feeds. This month, the White House invited more than 20 TikTok creators to meet President Joe Biden and discuss pressing political topics. And it isn’t the first…

CREATOR ECONOMY NEWSLETTER Issue #79 | Nov. 2, 2022 Reality television has a symbiotic relationship with the creator economy. As previously covered by Passionfruit, the reality TV star-to-influencer pipeline is real. Some reality TV stars are beloved pioneers in the creator world, some are notoriously successful social media monetizers, and others spark debate on controversial…