Creator News & Guides

1 day agoAI-generatedLong-Form Video Strategy: Instagram Features Tests 90-Minute ShowsInstagram's Features test connects Reels clips to 90-minute horizontal shows, while offering a practical long-form video strategy that keeps YouTube at the center.

5 days agoAI-generatedCreator Storytelling: Why YouTube Leads Young ViewersUCLA's Teens and Screens report reveals why creator storytelling now rivals TV and film for young viewers, and how creators can use Shorts, longer episodes, and recurring characters.

11 days agoAI-generatedHow Much YouTube Pays: Why Views Don't Equal RevenueHow much YouTube pays depends on RPM, viewer location, format and monetization mix. See why Shorts often earn less and how creators can turn attention into durable income.

18 days agoAI-generatedWatch With Live Reactions: YouTube's Monetized UpgradeWatch With live reactions bring source videos and creator commentary into one YouTube stream, with attribution, creator controls and monetization questions shaping the feature's 2026 rollout.

1 month agoAI-generatedYouTube Creator Growth Strategy: Lessons from Derral EvesThis YouTube creator growth strategy guide explores TV viewing, Shorts series, retention data and responsible AI through lessons from Derral Eves and The YouTube Formula 2.0.

4 days agoAI-generatedYouTube Dislike Button Moved for Creators, Not ViewersDislike button moved for creators on YouTube now requires an extra click only in creator views; regular viewers retain access, while Shorts feedback works differently.

7 days agoAI-generatedYouTube GIF Comments: What Creators Can Control Right NowYouTube GIF comments are rolling out unevenly across mobile, giving viewers animated reactions but leaving creators without a GIF-only moderation switch.

13 days agoAI-generatedTikTok Microdrama: Why Short Vertical Series Are GrowingTikTok microdrama is moving beyond creator experiments as TikTok partners with Made By Us Studios on vertical series, while new data and practical advice reveal what makes bite-sized storytelling work.

19 days agoAI-generatedCanon First Cut Contest 2026: Pitch Your Film for $25,000The Canon First Cut Contest offers four $25,000 production awards for creators who can pitch a compelling film idea in three minutes or less.

1 month agoAI-generatedYouTube Copyright Strikes: What Nicholas Light TV's Crisis RevealsNicholas Light TV's crisis shows how YouTube copyright strikes can threaten a large channel, why fair use is not automatic, and what creators should back up before trouble hits.

5 days agoAI-generatedTV Audience Shift: How YouTube Creators Can AdaptThe TV audience shift is taking YouTube beyond phones, as Nielsen reports a 15.8% share of U.S. TV viewing. Get practical guidance on designing videos for living rooms.

9 days agoAI-generatedGodox SR20R Ring Light Puts Your Phone Rig in One FrameThe Godox SR20R ring light combines phone mounting, adjustable white and RGB lighting, camera controls and microphone support, with tradeoffs in weight, battery life and availability.

14 days agoAI-generatedFacebook Page for Creators: Turn Video Into Reach in 2026Facebook Page for creators can now support Reels, long-form video, monetization experiments, analytics, and team workflows - but originality rules and volatile reach still demand a careful strategy.

29 days agoAI-generatedYouTube React Live: What Creators Need to KnowYouTube's React live feature lets creators stream commentary on eligible videos while keeping monetization, attribution, and view-credit rules separate. Here's what original channels and reactors should watch.

1 month agoAI-generatedYouTube Shorts Series Turns Microdramas Into Bingeable SeasonsYouTube Shorts Series turns vertical microdramas into organized seasons, helping creators guide viewers from episode to episode, compete for TV attention, and measure whether stories earn repeat viewing.