The Podcast Wars
Spotify now displays play counts on episodes with 50,000+ plays and YouTube launched its own podcast charts. Also, the Outdoor Boys retired.
The Big Break Up
TikTokers like Amelia Samson and Bridgette Vong are turning breakups into businesses. Also, Kai Cenat’s Streamer University gets 1M applications.
Creators Banned from The Met?
This year, fewer creators attended the Met Gala. Why? Were they banned? Also, Twitch streamer EmilyCC has been live for 3 years.
He Stole $120,000…From His Boss
Charlie Houpert from Charisma on Command had $120,000 stolen by one of his employees. Also, Netflix searches for creators for a competition show.
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.