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A news commentary show about the world of video creators, digital influencers, and all those with an online following. From major deals to policy changes to social media stats, this show will talk all about it and what it means for digital creators!

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A news commentary show about the world of video creators, digital influencers, and all those with an online following. From major deals to policy changes to social media stats, this show will talk all about it and what it means for digital creators!

Follow now for new episodes every week!
Hosted by Anton Wong

    Pauls Punch People, Snapchat Snaps Back, TikTok Top & More!

    Pauls Punch People, Snapchat Snaps Back, TikTok Top & More!

    In this episode we discuss:
    -Jake and Logan Paul challenging Connor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather
    -Snap's shopping strategy and AR growth
    -streraming stories
    -Creators expanding income streams with Mark Rober's Course, Ryan's Roblox, and Kramoda Coffee
    -Facebook's Antitrust cases
    -& MUCH MORE!!! 

    Links:
    https://monthly.com/mark-rober-engineering
    https://kramoda.com/pages/about-us
    https://www.roblox.com/games/4882738396/Ryans-World-Official
    https://www.tmz.com/2020/12/01/jake-paul-conor-mcgregor-boxing-nate-robinson-fight/
    https://fanmio.com/products/floyd-mayweather-vs-logan-paul-special-exhibition-fight
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=an4pHcye2Mc&feature=emb_title
    https://merchwith.com/
    https://blog.youtube/news-and-events/youtube-gaming-2020/
    https://www.tubefilter.com/2020/12/02/creators-live-pre-shows-embed-trailers-youtube-premieres/
    https://www.facebook.com/business/help/379304726821808
    https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/press-releases/2020/12/ftc-sues-facebook-illegal-monopolization
    https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/instagram-adds-shopping-tags-to-reels-the-next-step-in-its-ecommerce-push/591993/
    https://twitter.com/MattNavarra/status/1334125358103277575
    https://www.appannie.com/en/insights/market-data/2020-mobile-recap-how-to-succeed-in-2021/
    https://redditblog.com/2020/12/08/reddits-2020-year-in-review/
    https://www.cnet.com/news/snapchats-next-mission-in-ar-going-from-playground-to-practical/
    https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/snapchat-releases-new-insight-on-evolving-shopping-habits-among-its-users/592011/
    https://lensfest.live/
    https://twitter.com/Twitter/status/1337095441968754690

    • 39 min
    Twitter Trouble, YouTube Annoyingly Adds Ads, Snap Spotlights, & MORE!!!

    Twitter Trouble, YouTube Annoyingly Adds Ads, Snap Spotlights, & MORE!!!

    Today, I'm upset at YouTube monetizing some videos without paying the uploaders. Meanwhile, Interesting things are happening with Snapchat, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok all trying to copy each other!

    Stories:
    https://support.google.com/youtube/thread/83733719?hl=en&msgid=83733719
    https://blog.google/products/ads-commerce/youtube-music-audio-ads/
    https://www.tubefilter.com/2020/11/18/teespring-youtube-live-streams-cyber-monday/
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtZv_7tkYNc&feature=emb_logo
    https://www.tubefilter.com/2020/11/25/100-thieves-fortnite-cash-app-compound/
    https://blog.twitter.com/en_us/topics/company/2020/help-us-shape-our-new-approach-to-verification.html
    https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/twitter-addresses-early-issues-with-fleets-including-people-viewing-fleets/589591/
    https://www.tubefilter.com/2020/11/23/charli-damelio-100-million-tiktok-followers-one-and-a-half-years/
    https://www.forbes.com/sites/abrambrown/2020/11/23/snapchat-will-spend-1-million-a-day-on-a-new-feature-to-compete-with-tiktok/?sh=59adc1a41e04
    https://techcrunch.com/2020/11/20/snap-acquired-voisey-an-app-to-create-music-tracks-overlaying-your-own-vocals/
    https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2020/11/19/facebook-antitrust-lawsuit/
    https://business.instagram.com/blog/more-branded-content-capabilities-on-instagram/
    https://www.theverge.com/2020/11/17/21570475/instagram-keyword-search-update-hashtag-account
    https://www.theverge.com/2020/11/19/21572698/gumroad-patreon-like-memberships-support-creators

    • 26 min
    TikTok Ducks Ban, Podcast Wars Begin, No Rewind, & MORE!!!

    TikTok Ducks Ban, Podcast Wars Begin, No Rewind, & MORE!!!

    In this episode, I talk about:
    - No US TikTok ban as they're set to reach 1 billion monthly active users
    - Facebook employees less keen on their own employer
    - IG "Reels" and "Shop" tab on navigation bar
    - Spotify and others buying podcasting companies for 9 figures
    - possible Vimeo spinoff
    - MCN BBTV public listing
    - Standard buys in-house production company 

    Links to Articles:
    https://www.forbes.com/sites/siladityaray/2020/11/13/multiple-reprieves-allow-tiktok-to-escape-us-ban-for-now/?sh=7b4edc076b10
    https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-11-02/tiktok-scores-new-deal-with-sony-home-of-beyonce-and-travis-scott
    https://www.appannie.com/en/insights/market-data/2021-five-things-you-need-to-know-in-mobile/
    https://blog.twitch.tv/en/2020/11/12/channel-points-predictions-let-your-viewers-guess-your-destiny/?utm_referrer=https://mail.google.com/
    https://www.tubefilter.com/2020/11/12/instagram-reels-shop-tabs-permanent/
    https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/ryanmac/inside-facebook-24-hours-before-election-day?scrolla=5eb6d68b7fedc32c19ef33b4
    https://www.tubefilter.com/2020/11/12/given-hardships-2020-youtube-shelves-rewind-video/
    https://stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2020/11/13/bbtv-holdings-reports-record-revenues-and-q3-2020-results
    https://techcrunch.com/2020/11/05/vimeo-funding-spin-off/
    https://www.theverge.com/2020/11/10/21557233/patreon-acast-podcasters-rss-feed-private-subscribers
    https://www.theverge.com/2020/11/10/21557458/spotify-megaphone-podcast-streaming-ad-insertion
    https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-11-06/apple-sony-said-to-hold-talks-about-buying-podcaster-wondery
    https://www.theverge.com/2020/11/6/21552822/spotify-podcast-subscription-service-survey
    https://www.tubefilter.com/2020/11/04/standard-youtube-community-acquires-mighteor-studio/

    • 29 min
    Quibi Quits, Streaming Stories, Enumerating Ecommerce, & MORE!

    Quibi Quits, Streaming Stories, Enumerating Ecommerce, & MORE!

    In this Episode, I talk about:
    - End of Quibi
    - new live-streaming records
    - Streamy Award Nominations announces
    - new and future ecommerce options
    - Tubebuddy acquisition
    - Spotify Podcasting update 

    Links:
    https://variety.com/2020/digital/news/spotify-add-songs-podcast-shows-1234804222/
    https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2020-10-21/quibi-shutting-down-after-subscriber-struggles
    https://www.tubefilter.com/2020/10/14/teespring-creators-digital-products-photo-presets-ebooks/
    https://uk.news.yahoo.com/ben-announces-acquisition-tubebuddy-150300771.html?soc_src=social-sh&soc_trk=tw
    https://reut.rs/2TqejAa
    https://www.tubefilter.com/2020/10/21/david-dobrik-emma-chamberlain-james-charles-lead-streamys-nominees/
    https://www.engadget.com/instagram-expands-badges-and-commercials-130020878.html
    https://www.tubefilter.com/2020/10/19/mrbeast-youtube-creator-games-viewers/
    https://ca.news.yahoo.com/snapchat-stock-rockets-30-higher-143920363.html

    • 30 min
    Dobrik Domination, Triller Inflation Allegation & IPO, Finance-Savvy TikTokers, & MORE!!

    Dobrik Domination, Triller Inflation Allegation & IPO, Finance-Savvy TikTokers, & MORE!!

    In this episode we talk about:
    - David Dobrik launching multiple businesses including a perfume scent, a restaurant, frozen food, and a photo-focused social media app
    - Charli D'Amelio and "Sway LA" Tiktokers BOTH starting partnerships with Fintech startups
    - Triller considering IPO amidst allegations of metrics inflation
    - Snapchat and lots of creators encouraging voter registration
    - YouTube analytics update

    Article sources:
    https://www.wsj.com/articles/reddit-cofounder-alexis-ohanians-new-venture-fund-invests-in-disposable-camera-app-11602072245
    https://www.tubefilter.com/2020/09/30/david-dobrik-giving-away-teslas-vote/
    https://www.theverge.com/2020/10/9/21509817/tiktok-pakistan-ban-immoral-indecent-content
    https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200930005318/en/Step-Launches-No-Fee-Banking-App-Built-for-Teens
    https://www.tubefilter.com/2020/10/01/josh-richards-bryce-hall-griffin-johnson-lendtable-seed-round/
    https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/tiktok-challenger-triller-is-reportedly-exploring-an-ipo-as-questions-swirl-over-its-user-numbers/articleshow/78619204.cms
    https://www.tubefilter.com/2020/10/02/youtube-viewer-retention-analytics-creator-insider/
    https://www.tubefilter.com/2020/10/01/snapchat-voter-registration-2020/
    https://www.tubefilter.com/2020/09/21/youtube-creators-good-to-vote-campaign-vsauce-jacksfilms/ 

    • 31 min

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