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In this episode:   The Onion. An Amicus Brief . The Right to Parody. LegalEagle Video The FCC Recommends a ban on TikTok . Finally.  Twitter’s Elon Musk is bringing back Vine . And possibly adding a video feature that charges viewers to watch…Hmmmm.  Facebook makes it easier for creators . Lauren says it’s a huge change!  A disagreement between Josh and Lauren on an NFT Marketplace feature. And Up...

In this episode:  An inside preview of the upcoming Streamy Awards !  Save the date Dec. 4th, 2022 in person and streaming online.  Facebook / Meta – Lauren chimes in on the list of Facebook’s current and somewhat continuing issues and how the Metaverse maybe shouldn’t be Zuck’s focus. Investors seem to agree.  Youtube/Google - Alphabet’s earnings update and although also a loss, very different th...

In this episode:   Muaaz reveals on Twitter that the TikTok Pulse Program from 2020 is in full swing. Maybe? Tiktok also chimes in with a link in bio platform hooking up with Linktree .  Youtube wants to dominate the podcast space – but don’t they already? Pinterest gets into music. Idea pins. – And Lauren’s all here for it!  Upload/Downloads – it involves something bathroom worthy. And Ludwig .  ...

In this episode:   Artificial Intelligence is coming for all our jobs, which includes creative ones too! Example? See Steve Jobs and Joe Rogan meet up in a podcast. “Terrifying” is one word to describe it… TikTok is building product fulfillment centers in the US. What does this mean?  YouTube makes a small product change that’s HUGE (Lauren’s favorite!).  Uploads/Downloads – includes Twitch’s foam...

In this episode:   MrBeast is running for President – Jimmy Donaldson is entering his aspirational media phase… Instagram test multiple links in bio. Will it work? Facebook is shutting down its competitor  to Substack. It was called Bulletin. TikTok makes a tiny change to character limits with a big upside. How will Google respond? Uploads/Downloads include Try Guys and Vidcon 2023 . Check out Jel...

In this episode:   Josh shares his excitement about a  new video on Lace and its relation to Robots and Artificial Intelligence. The  Streamy Awards are December 4th. Clearly, the ONLY award show that matters. FYI!  An insightful interview with Rene Ritchie,  Youtube’s Creator Liaison is on the podcast spilling information all creators (and execs) want to hear. We learn what the day-to-day is like...

In this episode:   Josh still can’t believe there are no Walmart stores in Los Angeles. That’s not stopping Jimmy Donaldson aka MrBeast from announcing another product in his Feastable’s brand available at…you guessed it – somewhere near you but not anywhere near Lauren . Revenue Sharing for YouTube Shorts . Ads are a coming! Josh and Lauren go into detail. Robert Kyncl heads Warner Brothers Music...

In this episode:   Artificial Intelligence, Open Cameras, Global Surveillance, Driesdepoorter reveals how influencers take photos and “…that is creepy and upsetting…” says one of our hosts.  Social Media giants are in Congress and Lauren has some issues with the answers coming from Vanessa Pappas of TikTok.  Patreon lays off 17% of its workforce, but what do we really think about it?  Instagram is...

In this episode:   Defining the American Dream, Lauren style. A Grand Opening for MrBeast Burger , the American Dream Jimmy Donaldson style . Warren James raises $6M! Also looking to make an impact in the food and beverage arena – our hosts discuss what makes you move merchandise if you’re not Logan Paul or MrBeast.  Instagram is scaling back on its shopping feature and the question is, why?  Uplo...

In this episode:   Daniel Liss makes fun of Adam Mosseri in a Twitter post explaining how Dispo is not like Instagram.  Snap is laying off some of its workforce, so is Evan Spiegel going back to basics ?  Mark Bergen, Bloomberg Reporter, has a new book out about YouTube and we’ve got the interview! Upload / Downloads – believe it or not, it’s also about…you guessed it… Youtube !  Who have they bee...

In this episode:   Youtube’s trending page is highlighted. Why? Racism, favoritism . Josh and Lauren discuss the latest happenings with Youtuber CoryxKenshin .  What does TikTok, A Wall Street analyst, and crack cocaine have in common? There’s a link , we promise! And we’re all over it.  Tiktok launches new features. Josh says they do this best. Lauren explains it’s just different ways of thinking...

In this episode:   Lauren is back! But Josh is in North Carolina? Find out why. Shopify collabs . Lauren wonders about the pay structure; Josh thinks it’s an easier way ( nice to have our hosts back at it again !). Adam Mosseri announces another round of updates on IG Reels . Lauren and James Charles are on the same page. Clearly. Lauren’s favorite social media platform is… Yes, LinkedIn. And they...

In this episode:   Liz Perle , Creator Economy Expert and Consultant, steps in for Lauren’s last week of vacation. We learn a lot! Like why Liz thinks the word “creator” is meaningless, generational differences in social media, and why she says, teenagers aren’t addicted to technology, but to each other. ( This is all such good stuff! ). Josh and Liz discuss the latest Pew Research on teens and so...

In this week’s episode:   Max Benator, Co-Founder and CEO of Orca steps in for Lauren this week as co-host.  Netflix and Shonda Rhimes love that we love Bridgerton but there’s a line. Bear and Barlow are being sued .  Want to know where the $5 billion influencer market spending is going in 2022? Josh breaks it down.  MrBeast, aka Jimmy Donaldson, hits 100 million . Is Live Social Shopping dead or...

In this week’s episode:  TikTok’s PR problem / Chris Stokel’s expose . All companies deal with this, but is Tiktok trying to underplay China and its underage users? Lauren and Josh hash it out.  Instagram powerhouses Kylie Jenner and Kim Kardashian are not okay with Meta’s need to be more like TikTok, and they shared those feelings with millions of their followers. Adam Mosseri knows it too. Laure...

In this week’s episode:  Can you guess which of  Lauren’s favorite creators joined Linkedin? Is it Cameron Dallas? FaZe Clan goes public. Youtube announces a new Creator Liaison and he’s creator  Rene Ritchie . Shopify and Instagram live shopping updates . Uploads / Downloads - includes a late night with Mark Rober and Jimmy Kimmel Live.  We have a  YouTube Page !  Please subscribe and follow us (...

In this week’s episode:  Walmart and Addison Rae . Bonkers Toys helps her dreams come true. Side note: is Lauren right about Walmart and Los Angeles County? Youtube TV is doing what they’ve always wanted to do – getting those TV dollars, but why? And yup, Josh, was right… The interview with Ali Adab from Solesavy – sneakers play an integral role in culture. Solesavy taps into the natural evolution...

In this week’s episode:  Logan Paul signs with WWE, he’s playing the villain? TikTok is pulling back on E-commerce Plan, it's a   devastating blow to TikTok The Interview with Famous Birthdays’ Evan Britton , learn how it started, how they monetize and Evan's big plans for what’s next (watch out IMDB). Uploads and Download – Ryan Trahan Penny Challenge Catch a new episode every Friday on your favo...

In this week’s episode:   Who won at Vidcon ? Get the summary of what went down.  What do 2 Million Followers on TikTok versus YouTube mean? Josh & Lauren discuss The FCC has its eyes on TikTok again. What is it asking of Apple and Google this time? Upload – Tubefilter’s Sam Gutelle , a rare plug from Josh.   Jellysmack’s Get In Touch link:  https://jellysmack.com/getintouch/  Catch a new episode...

In this week’s episode:  Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg makes announcements ahead of Vidcon 2022 .  We’re finally back at Vidcon IN PERSON!  And we’re Emceeing the Main Stage!  Fantastic interview with Content Creator Beth Le Manach, from Entertaining with Beth – gives a great behind-the-scenes look on what it takes to create content and build a business!  Uploads/Downloads – Ad Rates are trending......

In this week’s episode:   Vidcon 2022 is next week and we’ll be there emceeing the Industry Track Stage . Business Insider features Creator Upload in one of its articles. Youtube Shorts making huge strides against TikTok and promotes the “multi-format creator” as a way of invigorating a new content strategy. Alex Heath’s article in The Verge gets single-out in a rare moment for our podcast, find o...

In this week’s episode:  Lauren apologizes to Josh (What happened?) Big announcement concerning VidCon 2022 involving Creator Upload Linktree established the industry in this space, now check out what they’re doing and how our hosts feel about it. Famous Birthdays is connecting with Amazon’s Alexa. But why? Instagram Reels updates , including extending 60 seconds to 90 seconds.  Upload/Downloads –...

In this week’s episode:  Lauren’s in New York. Again. Did she just miss Josh? TikTok’s “Creative Center” has Josh gushing about the front-facing feature interface… A “must listen to” interview with  Jeremy Lewis , Senior Director, NFT Acquisition at  Crypto.com and co-host of the Podcast Wild ‘Til 9. Gives us the 101 on all things NFT, Cryptocurrency and building communities. When is it a good tim...

In this week’s episode:  Another Mass Shooting. Can social media move people to act? Hear the positive side, what happened on Reddit. TikTok launches live creator subscriptions – copies Twitch. Lauren chimes in and Josh reveals the surprising reason. We’re Just Chatting y’all. YouTube Shorts rolls out Ads globally. How does this affect Creators? The Interview with Annelies Jansen , COO of Spring –...

In this week’s episode:  Creator Clash, a “sporting” event that helps give creators a mental health break?  Lauren has questions. Josh explains how boxing helps with burnout, plus all proceeds go to charity. Do platforms like Discord, Twitch and Facebook have a responsibility when it comes to violence and hate speech? The Buffalo shooting is just the latest. What can they do, and what should they...