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Disney Strikes Company-Wide Creative Deal With Dude Perfect

Dude Perfect's deal represents a significant step in Disney’s efforts to integrate digital creators into its broader entertainment and brand strategy.

ByRick Ellis,

Contributor

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Influencer Marketing Investment Jumps 33%. CreatorIQ Ties ROI To Speed.

At CreatorIQ Connect, SharkNinja and Amazon show how faster decisions on creator data lift ROI as influencer marketing spend climbs 33%, per CreatorIQ research

ByJamie Gutfreund,

Contributor

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How Creator Ads Are Changing Brand Deals And Influencer Marketing

Brands are spending billions boosting creator content as paid ads. Here's how the shift is changing influencer marketing, brand deals and usage rights.

ByTaylor Reilly,

Contributor

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A$AP Ferg Partners With SoundOn To Reach TikTok Creator Communities

SoundOn is tapping fitness, dance and fashion creators to introduce A$AP Ferg’s new single, “Cycle,” to new listeners and explore how TikTok engagement can drive streaming growth.

ByJacqueline Jevtich,

Contributor

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Inside Raj Shamani's Bid To Build YouTube's Biggest Podcast

With nearly 20 million subscribers, Raj Shamani explains how audience data, rigorous research and a question-first strategy drove Figuring Out's rapid rise on YouTube.

ByIan Shepherd,

Contributor

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How Enjoy Basketball And Creator-Led Content Are Connecting With Fans

For NBA media days with the Miami Heat, Sacramento Kings and Washington Wizards, Enjoy Basketball showcased how its community focus is more than just a group of creators

ByJohn Cassillo,

Contributor

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How A Pocket Camera Cut 6 Pounds From My Video Work Kit

I am a YouTuber who makes videos for a living. Here’s what I gained — and gave up — when I replaced my full-frame camera setup with Insta360’s new pocket camera.

ByBen Sin,

Contributor

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76% Of U.S. Businesses Depend On TikTok’s $81 Billion Economic Boost

TikTok says it contributed $81 billion to the U.S. economy in 2025, but the more revealing figure may be how many businesses say they depend on it.

ByMaureen Kerr,

Contributor

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YouTube’s 6.5 Billion Microdrama Viewership Boom Needs People To Skip The Apps

YouTube’s Shorts Series comes as microdramas pass 6.5 billion views. But while YouTube monetizes attention, dedicated apps make money when viewers keep watching.

ByMaureen Kerr,

Contributor

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How To Build A Faceless YouTube Channel That Pays $10,000 A Month

You can build a YouTube revenue stream without ever appearing on camera. Follow these 5 steps to build a faceless YouTube channel that pays $10,000 a month.

ByJodie Cook,

Senior Contributor