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The Source Code: China's livestreaming industry is huge, lucrative and kind of dystopian
by
Molly Wood
Dec 11, 2018
In the United States, would-be internet stars turn to YouTube, Twitch or Instagram. In China, it’s a livestreaming platform called YY, where creators sing or tell jokes to an audience that pays them directly in the form of digital gifts. Top streamers can make $100,000 a month or more, and lots of people now want […]
The creator economy is turning to the sharing economy for camera gear
by
Molly Wood
Dec 4, 2018
Online video creators hope better production quality means more views.
Some of YouTube's biggest stars say their work is hurting their health
by
Molly Wood
Nov 28, 2018
Is the platform's unpredictable algorithm contributing to burnout?
The EU’s proposed copyright rules could upend the internet economy
by
Molly Wood
Sep 14, 2018
Could this be the beginning of the end of internet memes?
Meet the woman who's making millions from slime videos on YouTube
by
Molly Wood
Sep 10, 2018
Karina Garcia has attracted over 8.4 million YouTube subscribers by making DIY slime.
Can the creator economy survive if creators are all broke?
by
Molly Wood
Aug 14, 2018
As platforms like YouTube and Instagram rake in money, the people who try to make a living uploading videos and pictures often struggle.
How to be a social media star for a living
by
Molly Wood
and Stephanie Hughes
Jul 18, 2018
"As influencers, we are walking ad space," Troy Solomon says.
For public good, not for profit.
How Univision's talent scout finds the next social media star
by
Molly Wood
and Eve Troeh
Jul 17, 2018
The network focused on Latino and Hispanic audiences launched its Creator Network nearly three years ago.
VidCon general manager: Online video is about more than just YouTube
by
Molly Wood
, Stephanie Hughes
and Shaheen Ainpour
Jun 25, 2018
The popular online video conference is trying to highlight other platforms, like Twitch and LinkedIn.
YouTube tries to make nice with its creators
by
Molly Wood
and Stephanie Hughes
Jun 22, 2018
Many are unhappy with how the site pays them.