Pinterest Safer Spaces For Kids, Snap Grinding For Crystals, Meta’s Doxxing Creators, and Skeevy MCNs Will Never Die

Apr 22, 2023

In this episode, we discuss Pinterest's initiatives to ensure a safer environment for kids and teens with private accounts and no-contact without consent policies, Snap's innovative "crystals" monetization system for creators, and the effects of Meta's layoffs on creator support, emphasizing the need for trust and transparency. We also dive into the recent controversy involving YouTuber Ethan Klein and BBTV, highlighting the importance of vigilance in creator contracts, while exploring insights from the NAB event on AI integration in the Creator Economy. Additionally, we discuss the TikTok ban in Montana and its implications for the platform's future. There’s never a dull moment in the creator economy! 

 

LINKS: 

 

A Safer Pinterest Experience For Kids

• https://business.pinterest.com/teen-safety-on-pinterest/

 

Snap's Crystals: A New Way To Earn

• https://creators.snap.com/learn-reap-rewards-how-to-get-rewarded-on-spotlight

 

Meta Changes

• https://techcrunch.com/2023/04/10/meta-verified-reveals-legal-name-sex-workers-warn

• https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/meta-plans-to-expand-its-reels-monetization-program-to-more-creators/647659/

• https://creators.instagram.com/blog/creator-bundle-trends-editing-gifts

 

BBTV Controversy 

• https://www.tubefilter.com/2023/04/11/h3h3-productions-bbtv-broadband-tv-network-revenue-dispute-ethan-klein/

• https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/youtuber-podcast-host-ethan-klein-wins-public-battle-against-creator-agency-he-alleged-stole-620000-just-give-me-the-money-back-003354271.html

 

Montana Bans Tiktok

• https://www.cnn.com/2023/04/14/tech/montana-house-tiktok-ban/index.html