#creators-fund
#creators-fund

Media industry

Fixated Acquires Studio71 To Build The Creator Economy Stack

17 hours ago

Social media marketing

Vibes over metrics: Why more creators are holding IRL events to own their audience

fromHubspot

Growth hacking

8 Ways to Elevate Your Brand as a Creator or Entrepreneur (& Close the Pay Gap)

Growth hacking

Stop Betting On One Platform: The Creator's New Monetization Playbook

fromTheankler

The Next Job Pivot: Professionals Becoming Creators - and Cashing In

A new tier of content creators is emerging, supporting themselves with niche audiences and expertise, reshaping the creator economy.

From #Ad To #Owner: The Creator Economy's Next Phase Is About Equity

The creator economy is shifting towards ownership stakes rather than traditional sponsored content as brands face rising costs and declining trust.

Fixated Acquires Studio71 To Build The Creator Economy Stack

The creator economy is shifting from access to ownership, focusing on building enduring media companies rather than just monetizing platforms.

17 hours ago

Vibes over metrics: Why more creators are holding IRL events to own their audience

IRL creator events are essential for creators to engage and build their brands beyond social media.

fromHubspot

8 Ways to Elevate Your Brand as a Creator or Entrepreneur (& Close the Pay Gap)

The global creator economy is projected to reach $1.18 trillion by 2032, significantly impacting minority creators and entrepreneurs.

Stop Betting On One Platform: The Creator's New Monetization Playbook

Creators should diversify their platforms to build steady income and avoid dependency on a single source.

fromTheankler

The Next Job Pivot: Professionals Becoming Creators - and Cashing In

A new tier of content creators is emerging, supporting themselves with niche audiences and expertise, reshaping the creator economy.

From #Ad To #Owner: The Creator Economy's Next Phase Is About Equity

The creator economy is shifting towards ownership stakes rather than traditional sponsored content as brands face rising costs and declining trust.

Digital Marketing and the Third Sector

Charities effectively use digital marketing and social media to connect with audiences and enhance fundraising efforts.

2 hours ago

From the stage to the future: Where are Startup Battlefield's alumni now? | TechCrunch

TechCrunch Startup Battlefield serves as a crucial launchpad for tech companies, enabling them to gain visibility and secure significant funding.

fromExchangewire

impact.com Expands YouTube Collaboration with Creator Partnerships API Adoption

impact.com expands collaboration with YouTube to enhance creator marketing campaign management using verified data.

European startups

11 hours ago

Europe has the talent and dunding to win at AI. First, it needs to break free from the Magnificent Seven | Fortune

European tech is evolving, but dependency on American platforms hinders its growth despite record funding and talent.

#philanthropy

Non-profit organizations

Meeting the moment: how scientific philanthropies are expanding their reach

Federal funding cuts in 2025 prompted increased reliance on philanthropic funding for research and development in the US.

How to secure philanthropic funding in a competitive climate

Jim Simons significantly impacted science funding through his philanthropic efforts, establishing the Simons Foundation and contributing billions to research.

Non-profit organizations

Meeting the moment: how scientific philanthropies are expanding their reach

Federal funding cuts in 2025 prompted increased reliance on philanthropic funding for research and development in the US.

How to secure philanthropic funding in a competitive climate

Jim Simons significantly impacted science funding through his philanthropic efforts, establishing the Simons Foundation and contributing billions to research.

Visa deepens outreach to content creators with TikTok collaboration

Visa and TikTok launched a debit card for U.K. content creators to manage finances and access funds quickly.

fromwww.businessinsider.com

12 hours ago

The AI boom won't last, a top VC warns, as he urges startups to cash out

AI founders should consider selling their companies within the next 12-18 months to maximize value before market conditions change.

Marketing

How Top Creators Build Audiences With Product-Market Fit

Brands must prioritize quality content and audience connection over mere reach to succeed in modern marketing.

Music production

Online Community Development

GRAI believes AI can make music more social, not replace artists | TechCrunch

GRAI focuses on empowering artists and enhancing music engagement through AI, prioritizing remixing and social interaction over generating music from scratch.

fromEco-Business

14 years ago

Social Networking 2.0: Coming Together Online For A Cause

Combining technology and social networking can drive innovative solutions to global environmental challenges through initiatives like Green IT.

Education

fromEast Bay Express | Oakland, Berkeley & Alameda

23 hours ago

Let kids create

Miss Faye Carol launched the School of the Getdown Youth Arts Camp to combat the school-to-prison pipeline for Oakland youth.

fromApp Developer Magazine

How to Build a Business That Can Be Rebuilt in a Weekend

Smart entrepreneurs use a modular approach, allowing businesses to adapt quickly to market changes, similar to reconfiguring a Lego set.

Business intelligence

The App Economy Is Thriving

The app economy significantly contributes to the U.S. economy, generating over $1 trillion annually and supporting 2.6 million jobs.

Women

fromThedrum

Influencer's Female Leaders: In Conversation With

The role of women in media has evolved, with significant increases in representation and leadership positions in recent years.

#amazon

Artificial intelligence

fromTechRepublic

Amazon Deepens Anthropic Partnership, Eyeing Up to $25B as Claude Demand Surges

Amazon is investing heavily in Anthropic to enhance AWS's role in AI by providing significant computing resources for Claude.

fromTechzine Global

Artificial intelligence

Amazon is investing $25 billion in Claude developer Anthropic

Anthropic takes $5B from Amazon and pledges $100B in cloud spending in return | TechCrunch

Amazon invests $5 billion in Anthropic, raising total investment to $13 billion, while Anthropic commits over $100 billion to AWS over ten years.

Artificial intelligence

fromTechRepublic

Amazon Deepens Anthropic Partnership, Eyeing Up to $25B as Claude Demand Surges

Amazon is investing heavily in Anthropic to enhance AWS's role in AI by providing significant computing resources for Claude.

fromTechzine Global

Artificial intelligence

Amazon is investing $25 billion in Claude developer Anthropic

Anthropic takes $5B from Amazon and pledges $100B in cloud spending in return | TechCrunch

Amazon invests $5 billion in Anthropic, raising total investment to $13 billion, while Anthropic commits over $100 billion to AWS over ten years.

more#amazon

#meta

fromTNW | Artificial-Intelligence

Meta hires five Thinking Machines Lab founders including a reported $1.5 billion engineer

Meta has hired five founding members of Thinking Machines Lab after rejecting a $1 billion acquisition offer.

fromSFGATE

Meta continues Reality Labs layoffs as even larger cuts reportedly loom

Meta laid off over 700 employees in California, primarily from its Reality Labs division, amid ongoing financial losses and plans for further global cuts.

Meta Offered Creators Cash-Here's How They Responded

Meta's 'Creator Fast Track' program offers guaranteed payments to attract creators from other platforms to post on Facebook.

fromTNW | Artificial-Intelligence

Meta hires five Thinking Machines Lab founders including a reported $1.5 billion engineer

Meta has hired five founding members of Thinking Machines Lab after rejecting a $1 billion acquisition offer.

fromSFGATE

Meta continues Reality Labs layoffs as even larger cuts reportedly loom

Meta laid off over 700 employees in California, primarily from its Reality Labs division, amid ongoing financial losses and plans for further global cuts.

fromThe Hollywood Reporter

Meta Offered Creators Cash-Here's How They Responded

Meta's 'Creator Fast Track' program offers guaranteed payments to attract creators from other platforms to post on Facebook.

more#meta

Television

Microdramas Platform Verza TV Shifts Strategy Just 4 Months After Launch (Exclusive)

Verza TV is evolving to include horizontal videos and user-generated content while maintaining a focus on mobile entertainment.

Board games

fromBoard Game Quest

Crowdfunding Campaigns of the Week - 4/20/26

A variety of crowdfunding board games are featured, including solo and co-op options, strategic gameplay, and travel-friendly designs.

5 Mistakes That Are Quietly Destroying Your AI Visibility

Generative engine optimization relies on traditional trust signals, yet teams often make mistakes by treating it as a separate discipline from SEO.

#social-media

Digital life

Agencies Must Refresh Stale Media Mixes To Retain Relevance

Social media engagement is declining, particularly among Gen-Z and Millennials, signaling a shift in advertising strategies.

fromIntelligencer

Zuckerberg Is Trying to Figure Out What You'll Pay Him For

Social media companies are exploring subscription models to monetize users beyond traditional advertising.

Digital life

Agencies Must Refresh Stale Media Mixes To Retain Relevance

Social media engagement is declining, particularly among Gen-Z and Millennials, signaling a shift in advertising strategies.

fromIntelligencer

Zuckerberg Is Trying to Figure Out What You'll Pay Him For

Social media companies are exploring subscription models to monetize users beyond traditional advertising.

Graphic design

CEO Melanie Perkins explains Canva's big pivot to AI

Canva is officially 'an AI platform with design tools'

Canva is transforming from a design platform with AI tools to an AI platform with design tools, enhancing user experience and capabilities.

Graphic design

fromThe Verge

CEO Melanie Perkins explains Canva's big pivot to AI

Canva is evolving from a design platform with AI tools to an AI platform with design tools.

Canva is officially 'an AI platform with design tools'

Canva is transforming from a design platform with AI tools to an AI platform with design tools, enhancing user experience and capabilities.

How hidden contributions power modern research

Frank Hemmings has dedicated over 27 years to collecting and preserving plant specimens, significantly contributing to global scientific research.

Cryptocurrency

Can Crypto Finally Solve The "Paying For The Internet" Problem?

The traditional ad-based model is being challenged as creators and users seek fairer value distribution in digital platforms.

fromRolling Stone

It Started as a Festival. Now Coachella Means Cash for Creators

Coachella began as an 'anti-Woodstock,' a trial run for the idea that a festival could give concertgoers a smooth, curated experience. Now the symbiotic relationship between brands and influencers is part of the very structural makeup of Coachella.

Silicon Valley food

London

fromwww.theguardian.com

The Guardian view on a much-needed boost for the arts: rebuilding England's cultural landscape

The V&A East Museum opens in Stratford, London, revitalizing the cultural landscape amid challenges faced by arts organizations across the UK.

6 hours ago

Why live streaming is a borderless $4 billion global opportunity

The shift to streaming platforms is transforming live event viewing, requiring advanced programmatic advertising solutions for global audiences.

fromNonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.

fromMarTech

8 hours ago

AI + human ingenuity: Where creative and technical teams meet | MarTech

Balancing AI adoption with maintaining a human brand identity is crucial for successful marketing.

Non-profit organizations

7 hours ago

The Gatekeepers: For-Profit Platforms, Nonprofit Power, and the Risks to Charitable Giving | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.

The growing reliance on for-profit intermediaries in charitable giving creates a power imbalance that can harm nonprofits and their missions.

#startup-funding

fromwww.alleywatch.com

Venture

The 16 Largest Global Startup Funding Rounds of March 2026

The Weekly Notable Startup Funding Report: 4/20/26

Notable startup funding activity in the US totaled $1.8B for the week ending 4/18/26, featuring 25 significant deals.

fromwww.alleywatch.com

The 16 Largest Global Startup Funding Rounds of March 2026

March 2026 saw significant startup funding, particularly in AI infrastructure, defense autonomy, and robotics, with top rounds exceeding $3.8B.

The Weekly Notable Startup Funding Report: 4/20/26

Notable startup funding activity in the US totaled $1.8B for the week ending 4/18/26, featuring 25 significant deals.

more#startup-funding

fromPractical Ecommerce

fromTNW | Fintech-Ecommerce

Iris Founder Talks AI-Powered Finance

Drew Fallon leads Iris, an AI-driven financial modeling platform, automating workflows and tracking consumer-focused M&A transactions.

#fintech

London startup

fromComputerWeekly.com

8 hours ago

UK government beats drum for fintech industry at London Fintech Week | Computer Weekly

The UK government aims to modernize payment services regulation to support fintech innovation and maintain its competitive edge in the industry.

European startups

fromTNW | Fintech-Ecommerce

Ex-Stripe and Tide engineers raise 7.5M for a fintech

Seapoint has raised €7.5M in seed funding, bringing total funding to €10M, and is now available to all startups in the UK and Ireland.

London startup

fromComputerWeekly.com

8 hours ago

UK government beats drum for fintech industry at London Fintech Week | Computer Weekly

The UK government aims to modernize payment services regulation to support fintech innovation and maintain its competitive edge in the industry.

European startups

Ex-Stripe and Tide engineers raise 7.5M for a fintech

Seapoint has raised €7.5M in seed funding, bringing total funding to €10M, and is now available to all startups in the UK and Ireland.

The 4 Rules Brands Must Follow to Win in a TikTok-First World

Execution on community, content, creative, and culture is essential for beauty brands to succeed in a fragmented market.

Education

fromPsychology Today

How to Develop Creative Potential

Creative potential combines original thinking with motivation, growing through knowledge, experience, and small actions that invite ideas and explore options.

How Startups Can Outmaneuver Big Companies and Carve Their Own Market

Understanding market systems and building partnerships with incumbents can accelerate startup growth and mitigate risks.

What Most Founders Misunderstand About Runway

Hoarding cash doesn't ensure survival; actively using capital to learn and adapt is crucial in a rapidly changing market.

How Startups Can Outmaneuver Big Companies and Carve Their Own Market

Understanding market systems and building partnerships with incumbents can accelerate startup growth and mitigate risks.

What Most Founders Misunderstand About Runway

Hoarding cash doesn't ensure survival; actively using capital to learn and adapt is crucial in a rapidly changing market.

more#startups

fromwww.businessinsider.com

I moved to San Francisco to work in AI. Living here requires sacrifices I gave up normalcy to gain access.

Surrounding oneself with ambitious individuals in San Francisco fuels personal and professional growth in the tech industry.

fromThe Verge

The creative software industry has declared war on Adobe

All empires eventually fall, and it seems the creative software industry has collectively decided that Adobe's time has come. The Creative Cloud provider's suite of design tools have been considered the industry standard for decades.

Graphic design

7 hours ago

Esther and Anne Wojcicki join new healthcare accelerator, fund | TechCrunch

A new residency program, Treehub, aims to support healthcare and AI startups to innovate and improve patient care in the U.S.

fromDeadline

6 hours ago

Media And Tech Veteran Dawn Ostroff Joins Board Of AI Advertising Firm Moloco

Dawn Ostroff joins Moloco's board, bringing extensive experience in media and advertising to enhance the company's AI-driven advertising platform.

7 hours ago

X makes it more expensive to post links through its API | TechCrunch

Social network X increased API link posting costs to combat spam, potentially discouraging publications from sharing links.

This Anonymous Posting Strategy Helped Him Build a Big Following - and Led to Investors and Partners Finding Him First

"I felt like that pseudonym gave me some freedom, like some permission to just be my authentic self."

Social media marketing

fromInc

The Brand Storytelling Trend: Why It's Happening and How to Win at It

In a world where audiences are flooded with content, cutting through the noise requires more than visibility. Organizations increasingly invest in storytelling and narrative strategists to shape everything from brand voice to internal alignment.

Marketing

A different kind of "trust" fund

Trust is essential for effective climate innovation, requiring collaboration over competition among organizations addressing the climate crisis.

The rise of the solofounder in the AI age - Silicon Canals

AI enables individuals to build successful companies with minimal resources, transforming the traditional startup model.

This founder was an AI layoff 9 months ago. Then he built an instantly profitable company with 2 partners and 12 agents | Fortune

Sam Brown turned a layoff due to AI into an opportunity, co-founding Fathom AI, which achieved significant revenue with minimal investment.

Exclusive: Eigen raises a seed round from Benchmark to build the world's first 'mutual friend' | Fortune

AI's impact on social connection is concerning, as shared cultural experiences diminish and hyper-personalization may exacerbate loneliness.

fromSilicon Canals

The rise of the solofounder in the AI age - Silicon Canals

AI enables individuals to build successful companies with minimal resources, transforming the traditional startup model.

This founder was an AI layoff 9 months ago. Then he built an instantly profitable company with 2 partners and 12 agents | Fortune

Sam Brown turned a layoff due to AI into an opportunity, co-founding Fathom AI, which achieved significant revenue with minimal investment.

Exclusive: Eigen raises a seed round from Benchmark to build the world's first 'mutual friend' | Fortune

AI's impact on social connection is concerning, as shared cultural experiences diminish and hyper-personalization may exacerbate loneliness.

Europe's 80B public money bet on VC and scaleups faces structural growth barriers

The European Investment Fund is launching a €15 billion fund to enhance scaleup funding in Europe, aiming to unlock €80 billion in total.

London startup

fromBusiness Matters

The Sectors Quietly Leading UK's Booming Digital Economy

The UK digital economy reached a $1.2 trillion valuation in 2025, driven by fintech and digital entertainment growth.

fromwww.marketingdive.com

How AI Is making ad creative faster and more fair

Artificial intelligence is democratizing advertising, enabling creativity and innovative storytelling for businesses of all sizes.

fromwww.independent.co.uk

TikTok content creators to benefit from new feature to help grow their businesses

The Independent provides essential journalism on critical issues, while a new Visa debit card enhances financial management for UK TikTok creators.

The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 4/21/2026

Monk, Coral, and Qualitate secured significant funding in April 2026, highlighting the growth of NYC startups in AI and healthcare automation.

I used to be a VC. Now I've found a better way to build a company

Many successful companies raised minimal VC funding, challenging the notion that large investments are necessary for success.

The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 4/20/2026

Ciphero, an AI verification platform, raised $3.25M from six investors.

The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 4/21/2026

Monk, Coral, and Qualitate secured significant funding in April 2026, highlighting the growth of NYC startups in AI and healthcare automation.

I used to be a VC. Now I've found a better way to build a company

Many successful companies raised minimal VC funding, challenging the notion that large investments are necessary for success.

The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 4/20/2026

Ciphero, an AI verification platform, raised $3.25M from six investors.

Startups Are Spending Six Figures to Show Up on College Campuses. How They're Winning Over Coeds

Companies are increasingly targeting college campuses for growth marketing, shifting budgets from social media to on-campus events and promotions.

Podcast

fromTheankler

Inside The Chernin Group's Bet on Creator-Led Empires

Community is the most valuable asset in media, driving investment strategies for emerging media companies.

fromAxios

Microsoft wants to build the infrastructure behind the AI internet

Microsoft is creating a two-sided marketplace to compensate publishers for content used by AI products, ensuring fair use and collaboration.

Silicon Valley is building its own news-industrial complex

Elon Musk's X has transformed news into a product for trading and monetization, leading to new platforms like MTS and Objection.AI.

fromNBC News

X slashes aggregator payouts to boost original creators

X platform will reduce payouts to aggregation accounts to prioritize and reward original content creators.

fromAxios

Silicon Valley is building its own news-industrial complex

Elon Musk's X has transformed news into a product for trading and monetization, leading to new platforms like MTS and Objection.AI.

fromNBC News

X slashes aggregator payouts to boost original creators

X platform will reduce payouts to aggregation accounts to prioritize and reward original content creators.

more#elon-musk

fromPR Daily

Social media updates and new features to know this week - PR Daily

TikTok has received a security certification for its U.S. data protection systems, while also upgrading its ad creation tools with AI features.

Marketing

fromMarTech

Marketing investment is a capital allocation decision | MarTech

Marketing spend should be treated as a capital allocation decision to optimize contribution profit and revenue growth.

Shuttered startups are selling old Slack chats and emails to AI companies

Defunct startups are monetizing their digital data by selling it to AI companies, raising significant privacy concerns.

Why OpenAI is 'running at lightning speed' to build an ad business

OpenAI is rapidly developing its ad business to compete with established players like Google and Meta.

fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Why the best fundraising may come from an existing investor - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Existing managers are prioritized for capital commitments over new ones due to established trust and familiarity.

fromObserver

Facing A.I. Slop and Shifting Algorithms, Brands Bet on Streamers to Stay Real

MrBeast exemplifies success in the creator economy, leveraging YouTube and livestreams while expanding into various media ventures.

fromThedrum

The State Of Influencer Marketing In Gaming

The gaming industry is rapidly growing, with revenues expected to reach $503.14 billion by 2025, driven by mobile gaming and influencer marketing.

fromwww.marketingdive.com

Creator marketing now a core media channel' while search slows: IAB

Digital advertising revenue reached $294.6 billion in 2025, driven by video, creator content, and performance media despite economic challenges.

fromAdExchanger

Hot Take: YouTube Shouldn't Rely On Creators To Convince Brands It's TV | AdExchanger

YouTube aims to position itself as a television alternative to attract larger advertising budgets.

fromBlack Enterprise

New Responsible Influence Certification Program Aims To Build Transparency In The Creator Economy

A new certification program for content creators promotes trust and transparency in influencer marketing.

Marketing

The Third Model In The Creator Economy: Pay For Participation

College students deeply love no more than five brands at any given time, creating intense competition for limited brand loyalty slots among hundreds of competing brands.

fromBusiness Insider