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Creator economy

Platform and monetization changes that affect creators, big creator businesses and deals, and the tools they build on.

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YouTube added microdrama subscriptions and is testing a lower creator payout threshold.

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Tubi also revealed ten TikTok-star-led shows, extending its creator programming initiative.

Creator business

Tubi reveals ten TikTok-star-led shows from Creatorverse Incubator

Tubi unveiled the first ten shows from its Creatorverse Incubator, featuring TikTok stars. The Fox-owned, ad-supported streaming platform announced the creator programming initiative seven months earlier.

Why it matters: The slate gives participating creators a route into ad-supported streaming beyond their social platforms.

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