The $50M Problem
Fashion brand Revolve is being sued for 50$ over undisclosed influencer deals. Also, Instagram launches new editing app Edits.
Trump’s Impact on Creators
How do the new tariffs imposed by President Trump affect creators? Plus, The Masters embraced creators and trended on TikTok all weekend long.
The $300M Pay Day
A Minecraft Movie just had the biggest box office opening of 2025, thanks partly to YouTube. Also, Nas Daily built Nas House, a hotel for creators.
YouTube Just Changed…Again
Ryan Trahan just dropped a new cinematic short film to announce its new Joyride candy: Gummy Busters. Also, YouTube changed the views for Shorts.
From Reddit to Movie Theaters?
Sydney Sweeney’s new movie is based on a Reddit story: I Pretended to Be a Missing Girl. Also, we examine Sam Golbach and Colby Brock’s $20M empire.
Sold for $1.9 Billion
Pepsi acquired the healthy soda brand Poppi for $1.9 billion. Also, Lilly Singh has launched a media network for South Asian creators.
I went to The Sidemen’s $6.1M Charity Match
I flew to London to cover The Sidemen Charity Match and I spoke with KSI, Logan Paul, Mark Rober and MrBeast. Plus, Instagram is doubling down on DMs.
Selling Deepfakes for $1.4 Billion
Metaphysic, Miles Fisher’s tech company, was acquired by DNEG. Also, creators raise more money from VC’s than ever before.
Terrible Mistake
7-Eleven fired IanOnYouTube for posting videos at work. Also, MoistCr1TiKaL staged his own retirement only to reveal it was a pointless joke.
Future of YouTube…And Coffee?
YouTube’s CEO, Neal Mohan, announced their big bets for 2025. Also, Emma Chamberlain has opened her first coffee shop in LA.