The Creator Feed

This week on The Creator Feed, AI Goes to Washington as President Biden issues an executive order to ensure AI systems are safe and unbiased. Renee and Jim dive into the new standards for AI safety, guidelines against algorithmic discrimination, and the protection of consumers through content authentication. In addition, this episode explores social platforms facing government interventions as 41...

Headline alert! In this episode of The Creator Feed, we uncover some juicy stories. Artlist's dirty secret is exposed, Patreon levels up with a rebrand and acquires Moment Studios, TikTok captions become mandatory, AI takes over the creator world (with some concerns), and Twitch jumps on the stories bandwagon (late to the game, if you ask us). Join Jim and Renee as they spill the tea on the latest...

This week on The Creator Feed, Jim battles FOMO while Renee chats it up with creators and experts from VidSummit! This year, the event scaled up and relocated to Irving, TX. Shaking things up a bit on the podcast, Renee connected with industry experts from VidSummit to share their key takeaways, unveil hidden gems, and delve into some of their heated debates from the event. We have insightful disc...

Jim and Renee here, bringing you the latest from the creator economy on The Creator Feed. In this episode, we're diving into all things VidCon Baltimore. We'll spill the tea on unexpected trends, surprising moments, and game-changing tech showcased (or not) at VidCon. Plus, we'll dish on the vibe in Baltimore compared to Anaheim and the dynamics between industry folks and creators. And hold on tig...

Get ready for a jam-packed episode of The Creator Feed! We've got a TOOL-A-PALOOZA lined up for you. YouTube is dropping a new editing app for mobile creators, along with AI-generated video backgrounds. Black Magic is bringing professional capabilities to your iOS devices with their free camera app. OpenAI is here with voice and image inputs for ChatGPT, and Spotify is teaming up with OpenAI for A...

This week on The Creator Feed: Artlist is giving away $100K to bring your wildest video idea to life. Embrace AI for a 40% performance boost, according to a Harvard study. Viral Nation launches CreatorOS, perfect for nanoinfluencers. Google's anti-trust case could rock the internet, while Karat Financial offers an angel investing program for creators. And in a twist, Bytedance clones Canva but ren...

Get ready for some exciting updates in the creator economy world! In this episode, we'll spill the beans on the Apple iPhone 15 Pro's mind-blowing features, like spatial video recording and the long-awaited switch to a USB-C connection. We'll also dive into the chaos surrounding the ill-fated launch of a new esports league, the toxic relationship between creators and blockchain technology, and Pat...

Welcome to The Creator Feed, where we dish out the juiciest news from the creator economy! In this episode, we've got some hot topics for you. Google is introducing AI watermarks to protect and explain those fancy AI-generated images, while Meta is working on a bias detection system for AI models. TikTok's got a massive kids problem, with young minds being hooked on its addictive algorithm. YouTub...

In this episode of The Creator Feed, we've got some exciting updates for you in our special end of summer double episode! First up, YouTube is rolling out a new educational training course to help creators understand Community Guidelines warnings, and we think it sounds just like traffic school!  Learn how not to get your YouTube license taken away. Also this week: TikTok is rumored to shortly ban...

Get ready for another exciting episode of The Creator Feed! This week it's all about AI and Conflicts of Interest.  On the AI Side,  YouTube is getting into the AI game with their Music AI Incubator, working with music partners to enhance creativity while protecting artists' work. Meta releases an impressive AI translator model, which led to a discussion of where all these models fail - and fail h...

In today's episode of The Creator Feed, we've got some exciting news coming your way. First up, TikTok is making waves in Europe by allowing users to opt out of the algorithmic For You Page. Will this become a global trend in prioritizing user safety? Plus, #BookTok is taking the literary world by storm, boosting indie authors and print book sales too. And speaking of games, Minecraft is reaping t...

Hey there trendsetters! Get ready for a jam-packed episode of The Creator Feed. First up, Changer Studios is launching not one, but two exciting accelerator programs for educational and kids' content creators. Plus, gaming sensation Kwebbelkop is taking a leap into the virtual world as an AI construct, extending his career in a whole new way. And TikTok is bringing the heat with their very own mus...

Renee Teeley and Jim Louderback here with another episode of The Creator Feed, your go-to source for the latest and greatest in the creator economy. Today, we're discussing new YouTube Shorts features, Mr Beast's legal battle with his food delivery partner, Instagram's new AI features, and the ongoing competition between TikTok, Reels, and YouTube Shorts. Plus, we dive into LinkedIn's new AI hub,...

Hey there listeners, it's Jim Louderback and Renee Teeley here with another episode of The Creator Feed. Today, we're talking about TikTok's launch of text posts, Roblox's $800M payout to creators, and Twitter's rebranding to X and the chaos that ensued. We also chat about how younger consumers prefer creator brands over traditional ones, the rise of 24/7 streaming, and the hilarious GLORBO prank...

Hey there listeners, it's Jim Louderback and Renee Teeley here with another episode of The Creator Feed. Today, we're talking about Facebook's new video experience, Twitter paying creators from its brand-new $5M fund, and YouTube's inclusivity surveys and new title suggestion feature. We also dive into different business models for creators, including M&A, investing in creators, and accelerating c...

Hey there podcast listeners, it's Jim Louderback and Renee Teeley here with another episode of The Creator Feed. In this episode, we talk about the arrival of Threads, the latest social media app with over 100M sign-ups in the first week, while Twitter threatens to sue Meta over its alleged theft of trade secrets. We also discuss why celebrity podcasting isn't working and TikTok's latest monetizat...

On this week's episode of The Creator Feed we're bringing you the latest news and trends in the creator economy, starting with the FTC cracking down on endorsements - changing its policy for the first time in 14 years - and YouTube's ad problems. We've also got some exciting news for TikTok fans – they're launching a retail operation in the US!  But it's not all sunshine and rainbows, as Shein is...

Hey there! This week's Creator Feed episode is jam-packed with the latest updates and trends from the creator economy. YouTube is testing AI dubbing and A/B thumbnail testing, while Renee and Jim wrap up VidCon by discussing changing business models, how fandom is evolving and talk a little Cannes too.. They also explore how LinkedIn is testing an AI post generator - do we really need this -  and...

On this episode of The Creator Feed, we cover the latest news and trends in the creator economy. Meta announces Voicebox, an AI model for generating audio and text to speech, while Reddit repeats history by angering its power users and mods with product changes. We also discuss YouTube's best practices for shoppable live streams, the scheduling conflict between VidCon and Cannes, and LinkedIn's re...

On this episode of The Creator Feed, we cover the latest news and trends in the creator economy. YouTube is changing its eligibility criteria for Partner Program access, making it easier for creators to apply and access fan funding features. Meanwhile, Twitch upsets creators with its latest anti-creator announcement, and funding for creator economy startups has declined by 86% over the last two ye...

On this episode of The Creator Feed, we cover the latest news and trends in the creator economy. Emma Chamberlain raises more funds for Chamberlain Coffee, while Jake Paul becomes a playable video game character. Yes Theory releases their feature-length film, and MrBeast pitches a game show concept to various streaming services. We also discuss the emerging effort to bring creators together for co...

In this episode of The Creator Feed, hosts Jim Louderback and Renee Teeley cover the latest news and trends in the creator economy. There's a lot to catch up on!  Kajabi has announced new products to help creators create and sell their content, YouTube has changed its algorithm to focus on satisfaction, the Sidemen are expanding their restaurant chain, academics have published a study on the creat...

In this episode of The Creator Feed, hosts Jim Louderback and Renee Teeley cover the latest news and trends in the creator economy. They discuss TikTok's legal battle with Montana over a statewide ban and YouTube's 2022 economic impact report, revealing a $35 billion contribution to the US economy and creating 390,000 jobs in its "creative ecosystem." They also explore Adobe's new Gen AI features...

Welcome to The Creator Feed, where we bring you the latest news and trends in the creator economy. In this episode, we discuss TikTok's latest initiative to reward creators for high-performing effects with the Effect Creator Rewards fund, which offers payments to creators based on the community's engagement with their effects. We also talk about Meta's plan for creator pay, which will be based on...

In this episode of The Creator Feed, hosts Jim Louderback and Renee Teeley cover the latest news and trends in the creator economy. They start by discussing Clapper, a new short-form app aimed at older generations with a surprisingly controversial past. The hosts also discuss YouTube's introduction of Shorts to its Video Reach Campaigns and Select options -  and TikTok's expansion of Pulse to give...