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ChannelMeter enables successful Creator Monetization, Marketing, and Payments 💸. We help clients succeed with Creators 🚀

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Americans trust independent news Creators as much as journalists, signaling a shift in how people consume news bit.ly/4s3iIs9

Majority Of Americans Trust Independent News Creators As Much As Journalists, Study Finds

Six in 10 Americans say they trust a well-known independent news creator as much as a well-known professional journalist on political topics, according to a new survey from Syracuse University’s...

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Spotify is expanding its Partner Program to 35+ new markets, giving more podcasters access to new ways to monetize video and audio content bit.ly/4yKE6om

Spotify expands its partner program for podcasts to 35 new countries | TechCrunch

Spotify said since changing its video podcasts creator terms in January, its payouts have increased by more than a third.

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YouTube held 13.8% of TV watch time, keeping its spot as the #1 U.S. TV and streaming distributor bit.ly/4yrD8x1

The Gauge

Navigate the TV landscape with precision. Examine audience viewing behaviors across key TV delivery platforms in a monthly macroanalysis.

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YouTube’s ad business has surpassed $40B, proving its scale and resilience even as competition from TikTok and Netflix heats up netinfluencer.com/youtube-40…

YouTube’s $40B Ad Business Sees Growth Decelerate As TikTok And Netflix Close In, Report Finds

YouTube's advertising business crossed $40 billion in 2025, but the growth rate behind that figure is slowing, according to a new “Platform Insights” report from WARC Media. Global ad revenue reached...

netinfluencer.com
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Disney may launch a free Disney+ tier as YouTube’s rise in TV viewing pushes streamers to rethink the subscription-only model bit.ly/44WgXSR

Disney is exploring adding a free tier to Disney+ as YouTube draws TV viewers

Disney is discussing a free tier for Disney+ as US TV viewers embrace no-cost streamers like YouTube.

businessinsider.com
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Netflix is doubling down on short-form video, striking new Creator deals to compete for the next generation of streaming attention yhoo.it/3SSnjjw
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YouTube is reportedly eyeing future FIFA World Cup rights, showing how Creator-first platforms are competing for the biggest live sports events cnb.cx/3Ro3qAm

Netflix, Disney and YouTube interested in FIFA World Cup U.S. rights; package could reach $2 billion

FIFA has alerted media companies that English- and Spanish-language U.S. rights are likely to be sold together for 2030 and 2034, likely driving up the price.

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Roblox Creator Lana’s Life is bringing her brand to Claire’s stores, showing how Creators are turning online audiences into real-world businesses bit.ly/4eVC79K

The Lana's Life x Claire's partnership is a Roblox giveaway blended with real-world retail -...

Lana's Life created a line of items that will be sold exclusively at Claire's. Some buyers will receive rewards in Roblox as well.

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The next generation of media moguls won’t come from Hollywood — they’ll come from Creators like Oscar Owen who own the audience, distribution, and the business bit.ly/4dD5bSD

Meet The New Creator Media Moguls. They Own Everything.

On YouTube, creators always owned the content. Now they're building the Hollywood-style business infrastructure around it. This is what the new media moguls instead.

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Instagram rolls out optional “AI creator” labels so users can clearly see when content is generated or edited with AI bit.ly/4uuGdKS

Instagram adds AI Creator labels

The feature is rolling out for accounts that post artificial intelligence-generated content, and the labels will appear on profiles and content.

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Early YouTube Creators wish they’d known that viral fame fades, but building a real business lasts nyti.ms/41HQhUn
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Creator content is now essential for retail media networks as brands increasingly rely on Creators to drive engagement, trust, and full-funnel performance buff.ly/jof6jq5

Creator content has become critical for retail media networks

Execs in the advertising businesses of retailers like Walmart, Best Buy and Albertsons see value in incorporating more creator-led content.

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YouTube’s new data and breakout hits show indie animators aren’t just competing with studios—they’re redefining global entertainment with creator-led, fan-powered IP: bit.ly/4tJj2vZ

New YouTube report shows how online animators are reshaping the entertainment industry

Independent creators on YouTube are redefining the animation landscape as global audiences shift their focus toward original online series. This report explores how a new generation of animators...

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YouTube golf is leveling up as our friends @SourceMediaGrp launches a new network uniting stars like Bryson DeChambeau and Grant Horvat to package Creator content into a TV-style ad powerhouse tubefilter.com/2026/04/07/yo…

Golf creators are teeing off on YouTube. A new network is ready to be their caddy. - Tubefilter

Creators like Grant Horvat, the Bryan brothers, and Bryson DeChambeau are inaugural partners for the Source Golf network.

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Facebook launched Creator Fast Track — a guaranteed payout program to lure more Creators to the platform bit.ly/4bv805W

Creator Fast Track: A New Way to Quickly Grow Your Audience and Earn Money on Facebook

The program makes it easier than ever for established content creators to grow and succeed on Facebook.

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Universal and Virgin Music complete $775M acquisition of Downtown Music, bringing CD Baby, FUGA & more under one roof bit.ly/3MAQGUK

Universal Music, Virgin Close $775 Million Deal to Buy Downtown In Major Expansion

The deal comes over a year after the companies first announced the acquisition in December of 2024.

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YouTube quietly hit $60B+ in 2025 revenue, with Creators earning roughly $22B from ad share — bigger than Netflix and proving the platform’s Creator Economy engine is real linkedin.com/posts/mralexfer…

YouTube's massive financials: $60B revenue, $22B to creators | Alex Fernandez posted on the topic |...

YouTube just quietly did something massive. For the first time ever, Alphabet broke out YouTube’s full financials. Over $60B in revenue for 2025. $40.4B from ads. Nearly $20B from subscriptions. That...

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Brian Robbins launches Big Shot Pictures to bring family animation to YouTube bit.ly/3NJ6GnO
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Twitch’s Bloxfest drops nonstop Roblox action with in‑game rewards, exclusive badges and a $300K prize pool for Creators and fans alike bit.ly/4rktDMy
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Live commerce is now a $22B+ industry with Whatnot leading the way as live selling goes mainstream in ecommerce bit.ly/3NDrFZj
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