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Reddit has announced a new Contributor Program today, which awards cash to users who post quality content on the platform based on the amount of karma and gold that a user earns from their posts.
Google's latest update to its search engine has content creators up in arms because AI-generated content seems to be reaching the top of the results more easily. Google has a guide to address issues.
Snapchat users who have switched on their Public Profile can now add Linktree links to their bio. If you're a content creator this can help to give your other social network accounts a boost.
YouTube has introduced a new policy for its YouTube Partner Program. The policy cuts down the number of watch hours and subscribers needed by creators in select countries to join the program.
YouTube has launched handles which will provide every creator with a unique handle name. This will ensure that the audience knows whether or not they are watching their desired creator.
After NUC 11 Extreme (Beast Canyon) Intel has now introduced NUC 12 Enthusiast or Serpent Canyon, with the 12th Gen Intel Core processors. It is also the first to include Arc A-series graphics.
Creators who are downloading Shorts using the YouTube Studio on desktop will soon start seeing watermarks on their videos. This is to ensure viewers across other platforms can become aware of Shorts.
Meta has announced a new feature called Music Revenue Sharing using which video creators on Facebook can earn a part of in-stream ads in their content while using licensed music from popular artists.
Snapchat has vowed to support underrepresented groups by launching 523 and other projects. The latest Black Creator Accelerator program helps emerging Black creators make their startups successful.
Creators that have a significant number of followers on Snapchat will have a new way of earning money through the platform - mid-roll advertisements. The feature will be available later this year.
Google has launched a new product called Qaya in the United States. It's currently in beta and gives content creators a way to sell products and services directly to their audiences.
Facebook has provided more information about how it demotes certain content on the News Feed. This includes posts from "broadly untrusted news publishers" and "sensationalist health content".
A new Instagram feature called Live Rooms is rolling out globally and allows live sessions to include three guests. The firm hopes to help content creators and make people more connected.
YouTube has published the list of its trending content and creators in the U.S. in 2020. It includes videos coming from influencers such as MrBeast, Corpse Husband, and John Krasinski.
Snapchat has announced that it will pay users for their content that does well on its Spotlight. Creators will earn based on a proprietary formula that includes how many users heart content.
Mozilla is set to extend Web Monetization in the Firefox Reality ecosystem. It is using the Coil payment system which will allow content creators to earn in their currency based on user attention.
YouTube has announced the availability of Super Stickers. Similar to Super Chat, they'll allow content creators to raise additional income from fans. The stickers are available at different prices.
In good news for content creators, Spotify's Soundtrap service has now removed the project cap on its free plan, bringing it in line with its paid subscription options in terms of available storage.
After having previously demonetized the content of YouTubers who did not participate in its revenue sharing scheme, the Nintendo Creators Program will be replaced by a set of relaxed guidelines.
Google has announced that annotations will be removed from all content on its video platform, YouTube. The switch-off will take place in January 2019, 11 years since they initially launched.
YouTube will roll out a new tool that will inform content creators when their videos have been re-uploaded to the service. The Copyright Match tool will allow swift action to have the copy removed.
Google has announced three new features for YouTube content creators to help boost revenue. For example, with Channel Memberships, fans can make monthly paid subscriptions to their favourite creators.
Google has announced that its Funding Choices programme will launch in an additional 31 countries over the next several weeks. The programme helps site owners recover lost funds due to ad blockers.
Microsoft has announced Skype for Content Creators - a new mode which will allow users to collaborate through live streams, podcasts, and more. Currently in preview, it will be released this summer.
Following egregious behavior by content creators such as Logan Paul, YouTube will now be taking strict action against harmful channels, which includes suspension of ad revenue and removal from YPP.
Google has announced changes to its monetization policy on YouTube. The company aims to divert money from "bad actors" and offensive content with the new, more strict, monetization thresholds.
For years content creators have been arguing that the way Facebook reports views and time spent by users watching videos is completely unrepresentative. Today the company admitted as much.
