The Next Phase of the Creator Economy Isn’t Just Content. It’s Creator Networks

Why LinkedIn, Forbes, and other are betting that the future of the creator economy is helping brands and creators do business together.

Cannes Lions 2026 Was a Turning Point for the Creator Economy

Creators took center stage, AI became infrastructure, and marketing dollars are shifting. Here’s what a week hosting conversations (and parties) across AI, creators, and marketing revealed about where the industry is headed next.

The YouTube-to-box-office model (and where it breaks)

Why some creator are succeeding in theaters while others never take the leap.

A Bombshell Just Entered the Creator Villa

CAA and TPG just launched a $250 million holding company to acquire, operate, and scale creator-led businesses.

When Politicians Buy Your Feed

As campaign dollars flow into the creator economy, the lines between political advertising, influence, and content are becoming harder to see.

Could This Technology End AI Slop?

Google’s SynthID is already embedded in billions of AI-generated files. The bigger question is whether platforms will use it to clean up their feeds.

The top creator summer events — and where I’ll be

From Cannes Lions to VidCon, these are the creator economy events shaping the second half of 2026.

We're All Living in the Clipping Economy

An army of paid clippers is reshaping virality, culture, and politics. The question is how much of what we see online is actually real.

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