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Substack brings new updates to livestreaming as it increases video push

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Over the past year, Substack has considerably expanded its video tools for creators, evolving from a platform primarily dedicated to newsletters. On Wednesday, Substack announced new features aimed at helping publishers grow and promote their livestreams.  The recent update enables creators to share clips of their live videos on Notes, and Substack will notify them […]

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Tubi now features content from popular YouTube channels like Mythical Kitchen and more

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In a bid to broaden its content library and attract a younger demographic, Fox-owned streaming service Tubi announced on Wednesday a new program that brings content from well-known YouTubers.  The new Creators program features over 500 videos of episodic content from six YouTubers, including Rhett and Link’s company, Mythical Entertainment, among others.  By partnering with

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Peacock trained TikTokers to make content, and now four creators are getting original series

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Three years ago, a group of TikTokers joined NBCUniversal’s new initiative aimed at transforming social media influencers into the next generation of TV show creators.  Now, four of these creators are set to launch their original series on Peacock.  According to The Hollywood Reporter, the shows set to premiere are “The Warehouse Phase,” developed by

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Patreon tests a native live video feature where creators can stream 24/7

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Patreon is finally experimenting with a native livestreaming, a new feature that could attract more creators and help them earn more money. The capability is rolling out to select testers this week and will become more widely available this summer.  Similar to other platforms, Patreon’s new livestream feature comes with a live chat where fans

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Twitch is letting more streamers access its monetization tools

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Twitch CEO Dan Clancy published an open letter on Thursday outlining the platform’s plans for 2025, which include upcoming features, updates to the mobile experience, as well as a significant change to its monetization policy.   Of note, Clancy revealed that Twitch is opening up subscriptions and “Bits,” the virtual items that viewers buy to cheer

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Livestream app Favorited, a new TikTok alternative, gets backing from a16z

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This month, drama unfolded across mainstream social media platforms like TikTok, which briefly went dark in the U.S. before a rapid return. Instagram recently faced backlash after ending its third-party fact-checking program.  At the same time, startups like Favorited are attracting attention from investors, creators, and viewers. On Wednesday, the livestream app announced its $1.3

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YouTube’s new auto-dubbing feature is now available for knowledge-focused content

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YouTube announced on Tuesday that its auto-dubbing feature, which allows creators to generate translated audio tracks for their videos, is now rolling out to hundreds of thousands more channels.  YouTube first introduced its AI-powered auto-dubbing tool at Vidcon last year, which was only being tested with a limited group of creators. This tool could help

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Hummingbirds, a platform that connects local creators with brand campaigns in their area, raises $5.4M

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Hummingbirds is a female-founded startup that connects hyperlocal content creators with locally-based brands that reward them for sharing products with their small and highly engaged communities via social media.   The company announced Wednesday its latest funding round of $5.4 million, bringing the total amount raised to $10 million. The new capital will support the platform’s

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Spotter launches AI tools to help YouTubers brainstorm video ideas, thumbnails and more

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Spotter, the startup that provides financial solutions to content creators, announced Tuesday the launch of its new AI-powered creative suite. Dubbed Spotter Studio, the solution aims to support YouTubers throughout the creative process, such as helping them brainstorm video concepts, generate thumbnail and title ideas, plan projects, organize tasks, and collaborate with their team. Most notably,

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