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Michigan Daily: A closer look at toxic family vlogging channels

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Michigan Daily: A closer look at toxic family vlogging channels. “Over the past several years, the curtain has begun to be lifted over many of these ‘wholesome’ family vloggers, and the picture-perfect image that was plastered all over the internet for years on end has been torn to shreds. Issues such as child exploitation, privacy violations and religious prejudice have been brought into the limelight as fans have begun to see the truth behind the light-hearted vlogs they used to enjoy. There is no family, however, who has fallen apart quite so tragically as the ‘8 Passengers.'”

Tubefilter: The Creators Guild of America is a new “service organization” for online video professionals

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Tubefilter: The Creators Guild of America is a new “service organization” for online video professionals. “The CGA officially launched on August 24. It resembles a labor union, but it’s actually a ‘professional service organization’ that provides a litany of benefits to a varied roster of digital media pros. The CGA does not engage in collective bargaining on behalf of its members, but some of its services — such as creator advocacy and networking opportunities — are decidedly union-esque.”

BBC: BBC announces Creator Lab, a brand new talent scheme for Social Media Content Creators, in collaboration with TikTok

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BBC: BBC announces Creator Lab, a brand new talent scheme for Social Media Content Creators, in collaboration with TikTok . “Announced at the Edinburgh TV Festival 2023, the BBC will be collaborating with TikTok for the first year of Creator Lab on this brand new scheme which aims to give 100 social and digital creators, who have an interest in pursuing a career in television, the opportunity to take part in a development programme where the BBC will host in-person sessions and provide attendees with tools to boost their social presence and help build their next step in their media careers, alongside input from experts and insights from TikTok, one of the biggest talent initiatives the short-from mobile video app has worked on in the UK to date.”

The Verge: Linus Tech Tips pauses production as controversy swirls

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The Verge: Linus Tech Tips pauses production as controversy swirls. “Linus Sebastian’s Linus Media Group YouTube empire is currently in crisis, with accusations of theft, lapses in ethics, and most recently, allegations of sexual harassment. The company has currently paused all production to improve its review processes, and CEO Terren Tong tells The Verge an outside investigator will be hired to examine the harassment allegations.”

Tubefilter: This database helps content creators find managers

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Tubefilter: This database helps content creators find managers. “The database–which is free to access–has information about more than 10,000 managers and agencies who work with content creators. Creators can filter search managers/agencies by dozens of content categories, like beauty, education, ASMR, gaming, narrative storytelling, podcasts, pets, food, and more. They can also search by general geographic location and by the size of the management company/agency.”

‘Not for Machines to Harvest’: Data Revolts Break Out Against A.I. (New York Times)

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New York Times: ‘Not for Machines to Harvest’: Data Revolts Break Out Against A.I.. “Fed up with A.I. companies consuming online content without consent, fan fiction writers, actors, social media companies and news organizations are among those rebelling.”

Business Insider: Lego YouTubers are building massive followings and creating a unique genre of content that taps into viewers’ nostalgia

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Business Insider: Lego YouTubers are building massive followings and creating a unique genre of content that taps into viewers’ nostalgia. “[SacredBricks], who asked Insider not to include his real name or age due to privacy concerns, is one of a number of successful online creators who are tapping into their viewers’ nostalgia and going hugely viral by using the famous kids’ toys to rack up viewers.”

‘Now, Let’s Be a Starfish!’: Learning With Ms. Rachel, Song by Song (New York Times)

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New York Times: ‘Now, Let’s Be a Starfish!’: Learning With Ms. Rachel, Song by Song. “Wearing her signature bluejean overalls, pink T-shirt and a matching headband, she became that friendly woman from the videos: the one who joyfully pronounces words, babbles if necessary, waves and sings to instruct her little viewers. She had morphed publicly into Ms. Rachel, playfully described as the ‘Beyoncé for toddlers’ in a TikTok comment.”

Tubefilter: In “state of the creator economy” memo, MrBeast’s manager warns creators about TikTok investments

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Tubefilter: In “state of the creator economy” memo, MrBeast’s manager warns creators about TikTok investments. “Reed Duchscher sees a bright future for U.S.-based creators — but he also thinks they should be wary about working with TikTok. Duchscher, who is the CEO of management firm Night, talked about CPMs, TikTok bans, and other hot-button issues in a ‘state of the creator economy’ memo.”

New York Times: After Montana Banned TikTok, Users Sued. TikTok Is Footing Their Bill.

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New York Times: After Montana Banned TikTok, Users Sued. TikTok Is Footing Their Bill.. “When five TikTok creators in Montana filed a lawsuit last month, saying the state’s new ban of the app violated their First Amendment rights and far outstripped the government’s legal authority, it appeared to be a grass-roots effort. One relevant fact that the creators and TikTok didn’t mention: The company is financing their case.”

Kotaku: Twitch’s New Ad Rules Are Very Bad For Streamers

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Kotaku: Twitch’s New Ad Rules Are Very Bad For Streamers [Update]. “On June 6, popular streaming service Twitch rolled out a set of new advertisement rules that spell trouble for streamers large and small. The rules are directly related to branded content streamers add into their streams, which are a crucial source of revenue for creators, and the new set of rules could very well mean major consequences for your favorite streamers.”

WordPress: New to Newsletter — Earn With Paid Subscriptions

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WordPress: New to Newsletter — Earn With Paid Subscriptions. “Since its debut last December, we’ve been improving WordPress.com Newsletter to meet the needs of writers and creators everywhere. Now we’re introducing a big update — the ability to add paid subscriptions and premium content, whatever plan you’re on. Including the Free plan.”

Ars Technica: YouTuber who crashed plane admits he did it for money and views

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Ars Technica: YouTuber who crashed plane admits he did it for money and views. “A YouTuber who deliberately crashed a plane to ‘gain notoriety and make money’ has agreed to plead guilty to obstructing a federal investigation, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) announced yesterday. In his plea agreement, California pilot Trevor Jacob admitted to ‘deliberately destroying’ the plane wreckage and repeatedly lying to officials.”