Creator economy

What happens to YouTubers when the platform changes the way videos are monetized?

Turns out, quite a lot.

Do screening tools work?

In the United States, would-be internet stars turn to YouTube, Twitch or Instagram. In China, it’s a livestreaming platform called YY, where creators sing or tell jokes to an audience that pays them directly in the form of digital gifts. Top streamers can make $100,000 a month or more, and lots of people now want […]

As more people join Chinese platform YY, a new documentary sheds light on the business.

Online video creators hope better production quality means more views.

Karina Garcia has attracted over 8.4 million YouTube subscribers by making DIY slime.

As platforms like YouTube and Instagram rake in money, the people who try to make a living uploading videos and pictures often struggle.

"As influencers, we are walking ad space," Troy Solomon says.