IGTV continues to underperform
Instagram is scaling back the accessibility of IGTV. Instagram is removing a shortcut button on its flagship app that takes users directly to IGTV.
TikTok deal gives access to huge music selection
A new TikTok-Merlin licensing deal gives the platform and its access to a huge indie music selection, helping creators make videos.
Recently, TikTok signed...
Byte, Vine’s successor, smashes U.S app store charts
Byte, the spiritual successor to Vine, is off to an impressive start. In this short time, it’s sitting at the top of app store charts.
Byte will give partnered creators all of its ad revenue
The spirit successor to Vine, Byte, has revealed new details about its partner program. This program will allow creators to make money on the platform.
Scam results in YouTube creator losing his channel
Kennis Russell, who used to own a YouTube channel with over 50K subs, lost his enitre channel because he fell victim to a sponsor scam.
YouTube demands AI app to stop collecting facial data
Google and YouTube have just sent a cease-and-desist letter to Clearview AI, demanding the app to stop collecting facial data of people on their platforms.
YouTube tests Viewer Applause monetization feature
YouTube is currently testing a Viewer Applause feature that would allow viewers to donate to creators.
Ninja isn’t helping Mixer grow its audience
It was a huge deal when Mixer stole Twitch’s top streamer Ninja. However, despite landing this huge deal, among others, Mixer isn’t growing its...
Neebs Gaming was hacked by scammers
Another channel on YouTube has fallen victim to hackers. This time it’s Neebs Gaming and they were hijacked by cryptocurrency scammers over the weekend.
Facebook Creator Studio gets mobile companion app
Facebook has announced it is released a mobile version of Creator Studio. It’s been long requested from content creators and now they’re getting it.