Creator News & Guides

1 month agoAI-generatedAI Slop on YouTube: How Respondemesta Makes It HumanAI slop on YouTube is flooding feeds, but Colombian creator Respondemesta turns bizarre generated food into real experiments, using human reactions, failures and proof to win attention.

1 month agoAI-generatedYouTube Creator-Led Shows: What the New Canadian Slate SignalsYouTube's nine-show Canadian slate, featuring Kareem Rahma, Tessa Virtue and Matty Matheson, reveals how creators can scale original formats while keeping control of their IP.

1 month agoAI-generatedYouTube View Count Change: Why Bigger Numbers May MisleadYouTube's new first-frame view counting inflates public totals without changing revenue or eligibility. See how to compare public and engaged views, update sponsor reports, and measure real audience attention.

1 month agoAI-generatedCreator Moderation Policies: Why YouTube Faces FTC ScrutinyCreator moderation policies are reportedly under FTC scrutiny as YouTube enforcement raises questions about appeals, channel terminations and the safeguards creators need to protect their businesses.

1 month agoAI-generatedCreator Library Licensing: Drew Binsky's Netflix Deal ExplainedCreator library licensing is changing how established channels reach television audiences, as Drew Binsky's non-exclusive Netflix deal creates new revenue and distribution opportunities without leaving YouTube.

1 month agoAI-generatedChicken Shop Date Ending: Why Amelia Dimoldenberg Is Moving OnThe Chicken Shop Date ending closes Amelia Dimoldenberg's hit interview era while opening a path into production, scripted television and a more durable creator-owned career.

1 month agoAI-generatedCreator Collaboration Format: How Taskmaster Went GlobalThe creator collaboration format behind Taskmaster's charity special shows how free episodes, live participation and creator roles built global reach and raised over £281,000.

1 month agoAI-generatedYouTube Views and Revenue: Why Bigger Numbers Pay LessYouTube views and revenue are diverging as watch time, engagement and monetized playbacks fall. See why creators should prioritize engaged views, retention and returning audiences.

1 month agoAI-generatedYouTube Co-Viewed Views: What Creators Need to KnowYouTube co-viewed views estimate how many people watch together on one television. See how the private metric works, supports sponsorships, differs from engaged views, and belongs in creator reporting.

1 month agoAI-generatedAlcohol Ad Targeting on YouTube: A New Opening for CreatorsGoogle's 2026 alcohol ad targeting policy could bring more advertisers to eligible YouTube creators while limiting data use, excluding minors and requiring careful sponsorship decisions.

1 month agoAI-generatedYouTube Premium Sponsorships Face Lawsuits: What Creators Should DoYouTube Premium sponsorships are at the center of proposed class actions in British Columbia and California. The dispute could reshape creator disclosures, sponsor timestamps and contracts.

1 month agoAI-generatedStreaming Platform Audience Geography: Twitch, YouTube Gaming and KickStreaming platform audience geography reveals why Twitch skews American, YouTube Gaming dominates Asia-Pacific, and Kick reaches more countries - insights creators can use to schedule streams, target sponsors, and test formats.

1 month agoAI-generatedNiche Communities for Creators: How Small Audiences Become BigYouTube and National Research Group's 2026 findings show how niche communities for creators are reshaping audience growth, with The Backrooms illustrating why participation and connected content matter.

1 month agoAI-generatedYouTube Gaming deal rates vs Twitch: what creators should doCollabstr data shows YouTube Gaming creators averaging about 23% higher deal payouts than Twitch. Here's what's driving it, plus practical steps to improve your sponsorship packaging and leverage.

1 month agoAI-generatedYouTube Alcohol Ads Change October 30: What Creators Need to KnowYouTube alcohol ads will gain personalized targeting in eligible markets from October 30, 2026. See what the policy shift means for creator RPM, channel controls, audience trust and brand partnerships.