Conferences have been on my mind a lot lately—specifically, the ones that bring together the brightest marketers and creators in the industry. After sharing the list with my Marketing team, one thought echoed across the board: “Our readers would probably love this, too”. So, why are conferences on our radar in the first place? Well, … Read more
YouTube’s latest weekly update highlights new creator features, including expanding longer Shorts, launching images on Quiz posts for Android, and broader access to the Brand Connect tab in YouTube Studio. Longer Shorts Update YouTube has finished rolling out updates allowing Shorts videos ranging from 1 to 3 minutes to be displayed accordingly in the subscriptions … Read more
Nine years ago, we decided to launch a new free product alongside Buffer. We called it Pablo, and it was a huge hit in our community. Within just seven months of its launch, half a million photos were created using Pablo. Similarly, we had the initial ideas for Stories Creator and Remix many years ago … Read more
As AI reshapes marketing, the next generation of decision-makers is placing more trust in creators than in brands. Here’s how to use creator marketing strategies to keep your business relevant. Marketing strategies evolve with the technological shifts of each era, continuously redefining how businesses connect with consumers. In the early days of the internet, outbound … Read more
YouTube growth strategies continue to be a hot topic among marketers. In fact, most marketers plan to increase their YouTube budgets this year and say the platform has the highest growth potential in 2024. Anytime you’re talking about YouTube growth (and I talk about growth a lot as the founder of Thompson Media Group), Jimmy … Read more
![If Everyone is a Content Creator — Is Anyone? [Data + Expert Insights]](https://nicheplrnewsletter.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/contentcreator.webpkeepProtocol.webp "If Everyone is a Content Creator — Is Anyone? [Data")
Quick riddle for you: What do you have in common with podcast hosts, YouTube sensations, TikTok stars, and Instagram influencers? Stumped? Okay, okay. I’ll tell you the answer. Statistically speaking, you probably also consider yourself a “content creator,” at least on some level. Recently, our State of Consumer Trends Survey revealed that 50% of millennials … Read more
You spend countless hours editing video content to perfection, writing the perfectly optimized blog post, and putting together the absolute best resources for social media … only to realize that you still have to convince people to actually view your content. Your content could have the secrets to world peace and curing jet lag, but … Read more
Welcome to The Creative, a series that gives content creators actionable advice from professionals in the creator economy. Read The Creative to learn how to grow your platform, improve your content, and stay ahead in the ever-shifting creator landscape. Artificial intelligence is a bit of a controversial topic in the world of content creation. In … Read more
Witnessing a crisis unfold on social media can often feel like observing a storm from the comfort of your home; there’s a profound sense of relief in being safe indoors, yet it’s hard not to feel concerned for those who aren’t, hoping they are well-prepared. While some individuals might be taught crisis management theory at … Read more
Author’s note: Insights from this article were pulled from Season Two, Episode Six of #CreatorTeaTalk—The Tea On Women In The Creator Economy, sponsored by Sprout Social. Whether founding our own brands and online communities or working behind-the-scenes to partner with creators and influencers, women are leading the way in shaping a more inclusive creator economy. … Read more
TikTok has launched its new Creator Rewards Program and introduced a Search Insights tool. The program, which was previously in beta, rewards creators based on four key metrics: Originality Play duration Search value Audience engagement The new Creator Search Insights tool provides data on trending search topics, helping you to create content that meets TikTok’s … Read more
Just before the start of 2024, TikTok made a massive change in how the platform pays its creators by replacing the controversial Creator Fund with the new TikTok Creativity Program Beta. I wasn‘t surprised the fund was put to rest, considering how many creators expressed frustration over the fund’s payouts. However, I was skeptical of … Read more
![How to Collaborate with Brands as a Content Creator [Expert Tips]](https://nicheplrnewsletter.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Untitled-design-65-1.jpgkeepProtocol.jpeg "How to Collaborate with Brands as a Content Creator [Expert")
Welcome to The Creative, a series that gives content creators actionable advice from professionals in the creator economy. Whether you’re a seasoned creator or just starting out, read The Creative to learn how to grow your platform, improve your content, and stay ahead in the ever-shifting creator landscape. As a content creator, I’ve found the … Read more
Ever since the inception of social media, brands have searched for ways to capitalize on their popularity and use them to grow their reach and profits. However, in its early stages on Facebook (and possibly MySpace, but at this point, that era of the internet seems like a dystopian dream, so who really knows), brands … Read more
The world of content creation and online influencing is rapidly changing. Gone are the days when we all turned our noses up at so-called “influencers,” often promoting pyramid schemes, dodgy deals, and fast-fashion copycats. Now, these very same influencers and creators are working with market-leading brands, and the numbers don’t lie. I mean, sure, you … Read more
Content makes the world go ’round (at least for marketers), but it can’t create itself. This week we’re exploring the top creator economy predictions for 2024 that marketers need to know. Chances are, your brand has worked with creators in the past and likely will again. Currently valued at $250B, the creator economy is expected … Read more
Think about five content creators you admire. Regardless of who they are, there’s a common thread: consistency. Now, consistency might sound simple, but let’s be real—it’s tough. I know firsthand because I struggled with it myself. Before 2019, I was a freelance writer trying to make a name for myself. I joined LinkedIn hoping for … Read more
Welcome to The Creative, a series that gives content creators actionable advice from professionals in the creator economy. Whether you’re a seasoned creator or just starting out, read The Creative to learn how to grow your platform, improve your content, and stay ahead in the ever-shifting creator landscape. If you’re anything like me, you’re probably … Read more
