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Creator stories, platform updates, and actionable tips for fans and sellers
Fanvault vs Fanvue: Which Creator Platform Pays More in 2026?
Honest 2026 comparison of Fanvault vs Fanvue on fees, features, and payouts — including the $7,200/year fee gap on a $5K/month creator and where each platform actually wins.
YouTube's new AI button lets creators dodge Content ID claims.
YouTube's new 'Create' button defuses Content ID claims in one click — and just routed the $12B-a-year music payout stream straight into AI replacements.
Tana Mongeau Named Her Podcast 'Brand Safe.' She's Never Made More Money.
The creator who once was every brand's worst nightmare just launched a podcast literally called 'Brand Safe.' With $6M months on OnlyFans, 23M-view TikTok ads, and deals from Tarte to SeatGeek, Tana Mongeau's rehabilitation arc is the most lucrative creator playbook of 2026.
How to Sell Digital Products as a Creator in 2026
Digital products let creators earn passive income with 70–90% profit margins. Here's exactly how to pick, price, and sell templates, courses, presets, and guides in 2026.
Robert Downey Jr. Called Influencer Culture 'Absolute Horseshit.' The $250 Billion Industry Disagrees.
Iron Man himself just called creators 'evangelical hucksters of the information age.' But with the creator economy racing toward $480 billion, the numbers tell a very different story.
Khaby Lame’s $975 Million Deal Just Collapsed — And the SEC Filings Tell a Wild Story
TikTok's most-followed creator signed a $975 million all-stock deal with a 34-person Hong Kong printing company. Three months later, the stock crashed 90%, six brokerages blocked trading, and nobody can confirm the deal actually closed.
How to Start a YouTube Channel and Make Money in 2026
A step-by-step guide to launching a profitable YouTube channel in 2026 — from niche selection and YPP requirements to ad revenue, sponsorships, memberships, and beyond-YouTube monetization.
Squeezie sold his YouTube game show to Survivor's producer. The script just flipped.
Banijay — the studio behind Survivor, MasterChef, and Big Brother — just bought the global format rights to a YouTube video. For the first time, TV is paying creators for IP, not the other way around.
How to Make Money as a Travel Blogger in 2026
Average travel bloggers earn $46K–$67K per year, but the top 10% clear $116K and a small group runs seven-figure businesses. Here's the 2026 playbook for ads, affiliates, sponsorships, and owned products that's actually working.
How to Sell Digital Products on Fanvault: A Creator's Complete Guide
Fanvault now lets creators sell videos, images, voice recordings, and bundles directly from their storefront. Here's exactly how to list your first digital product.
Expedia Made IShowSpeed Its Official Travel Partner. Entire Countries Were Already Paying Him to Visit.
Expedia just named 21-year-old streamer IShowSpeed its official travel partner in a yearlong deal — kicking off with a 12-hour Caribbean livestream on branded planes, boats, and jet skis. With 150 million followers and governments already sponsoring his visits, Speed has invented a new creator category: the human tourism campaign.
How to Build and Monetize a Newsletter as a Creator in 2026
Newsletters let creators own their audience and earn $1,000–$10,000+/month through sponsorships, paid subscriptions, and affiliate deals. Here's the complete playbook for launching, growing, and monetizing a creator newsletter in 2026.
MrBeast's $5 Billion Empire Just Got Sued for Sexual Harassment. The Creator Economy Should Be Paying Attention.
A former Head of Creative alleges a 'boy's club' culture, retaliation after complaints, and an HR department run by MrBeast's mom. The biggest creator company in the world is facing its first major workplace reckoning.
How to Make Money with Affiliate Marketing as a Creator in 2026
Creators earn $1,000–$10,000+ per month from affiliate marketing through product links, recurring commissions, and platform-native shops. Here's exactly how to start—and which programs pay the most in 2026.
A 23-Year-Old Polish Creator Just Raised $69 Million for Kids With Cancer — In 9 Days
Polish creator Łatwogang shattered every charity livestream record in history, raising over $69 million for children's cancer treatment in a nine-day YouTube marathon that peaked at 1.5 million concurrent viewers.
Alex Cooper Called Out Alix Earle on TikTok. It Exposed the Creator Economy's Biggest Power Struggle.
The $125 million podcaster vs. the $20 million TikTok star. The Cooper–Earle feud isn't just drama — it's a masterclass in what happens when creator mentorship deals blow up in public.
Picsart Just Opened Creator Monetization to 130 Million Users — No Followers Required
Picsart's new 'Earn with Picsart' program lets any of its 130M+ users get paid based on engagement — no follower minimum, no invite list. It's a direct shot at TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram's gatekept monetization models.
OpenAI Bought Two Creators' Talk Show. Then It Killed Their $30 Million Ad Business.
OpenAI just acquired TBPN, a creator-run tech talk show averaging 70,000 viewers and on track for $30 million in 2026 revenue. The kicker? OpenAI is shutting down TBPN's entire ad business. Here's why the biggest AI company on the planet thinks two creators with a livestream are worth more than their revenue.
How to Make Money as an Artist or Illustrator Online in 2026
Artists and illustrators can earn $1,000–$10,000+ per month through print-on-demand, commissions, digital downloads, memberships, and licensing. Here's exactly how to do it in 2026.
Alex Cooper Just Dropped a Reality Show on YouTube — And It’s the Blueprint for Creator-Owned TV
Alex Cooper’s Unwell Network is launching ‘Unwell Winter Games’ — a full reality competition series on YouTube, not network TV. With Anna Delvey, a $125M media empire, and a cast that makes House of Villains look tame, this is what happens when creators stop waiting for permission.
How to Receive Tips and Fan Support on Fanvault
Fanvault's new fan support system lets creators receive tips and wishlist contributions directly from fans — with preset amounts, Stripe checkout, and a real-time earnings dashboard.
Looksmaxxing's Biggest Creator Was Making $100K a Month. Then Florida Arrested Him for 'Content Farming' Violence.
A 20-year-old 'looksmaxxing' influencer making $100K/month on Kick just got arrested for allegedly instigating violence between two women — and posting it online. Florida's Lt. Governor called it 'content farming.' Here's why this story is bigger than one arrest.
How to Make Money as a Podcaster in 2026
Podcasters earn $1,000–$20,000+ per month through sponsorships, affiliate marketing, subscriptions, merch, and live events. Here's a data-backed breakdown of every revenue stream — and how to unlock each one.
Alix Earle Just Turned Her Biggest Insecurity Into a Skincare Empire — And the Playbook Is Ruthless
The TikTok star who got famous being vulnerable about acne just launched Reale Actives — backed by the same VC firm behind Glossier. After cashing out $20-40M from Poppi's $1.95B sale to PepsiCo, Earle is proving creators aren't just the face of brands anymore. They're building them.
How to Make Money as a Fitness Creator in 2026
Fitness creators earn $500 to $50,000+ per month through coaching, digital products, sponsorships, and merch. Here is a data-backed breakdown of every revenue stream — and how to start earning today.
YouTube Just Rebuilt How Creators Land Brand Deals — And AI Is Running the Show
YouTube just rebranded BrandConnect into a Gemini AI-powered 'Creator Partnerships' platform, giving 3 million+ creators smarter brand matching, direct deal management, and cross-screen ad scaling — all inside YouTube Studio.
Facebook Is Paying Creators Up to $3,000/Month to Leave TikTok and YouTube
Facebook just launched 'Creator Fast Track,' offering guaranteed monthly pay of $1,000–$3,000 to lure established creators from TikTok and YouTube — backed by nearly $3 billion in 2025 payouts.
How to Make Money as a Photographer in 2026
Photographers earn $40K–$150K+ per year through diversified income streams including presets, print sales, courses, brand deals, and stock photography. Here's exactly how to build each revenue stream.
Never Miss a Bid: Fanvault’s Real-Time Notifications and Anti-Snipe Protection
Fanvault keeps you in the loop the moment anything happens on your auction — with real-time in-app alerts, email notifications, and automatic anti-snipe protection that keeps bidding fair.
Introducing the Fanvault AI Telegram Assistant
List auction items directly from Telegram — just connect the bot from your Creator Dashboard, send a photo, answer a few questions, and your auction is live.
How to List Your First Auction on Fanvault: A Step-by-Step Guide
From your Creator Dashboard to your first live auction in minutes — here's exactly how to list an item on Fanvault, step by step, with screenshots.
Creators Are Going Pro: Talent Agencies Are Exploding and the Money Is Following
The NBA invited 200+ creators to All-Star Weekend. New talent firms are signing digital stars by the dozen. And brands can't write the checks fast enough. The creator economy just leveled up — for real this time.
How to Price Your Digital Content: A Creator's Complete Guide
Not sure what to charge for your courses, memberships, or digital downloads? This guide breaks down every pricing model, with real benchmarks, so you can stop guessing and start earning.
How to Make Money as a Cosplayer in 2026: 9 Proven Strategies
The cosplay industry is projected to hit $12.8 billion by 2030. Here are 9 real ways cosplayers are turning their craft into income — from convention sales to exclusive fan drops.
The Creator Economy Is Now a $250 Billion Industry
New data shows the creator economy has crossed $250B in 2025, with physical merchandise and fan-direct sales among the fastest-growing segments.
How to Make Money as a Music Producer in 2025
From beat licensing to exclusive drops, here are the most reliable ways music producers are generating income in 2025 — including some you might not have tried yet.
Proven Ways to Monetize Your Social Media Following
You've built an audience. Now what? These are the strategies that actually convert followers into income — no brand deal required.