TikTok's FYP under fire in Europe! Plus #BookTok on the rise, Minecraft walkbacks, and more

Aug 17, 2023

In today's episode of The Creator Feed, we've got some exciting news coming your way. First up, TikTok is making waves in Europe by allowing users to opt out of the algorithmic For You Page. Will this become a global trend in prioritizing user safety? Plus, #BookTok is taking the literary world by storm, boosting indie authors and print book sales too. And speaking of games, Minecraft is reaping the benefits of its IP - and pushing away creators - while Roblox continues to sow the seeds of success. We'll also discuss the integration of Descript and SquadCast and what WeWork's demise means for the creator economy. Tune in and join the conversation!

 

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 Europe Regulators Take Action: TikTok's FYP Opt-Out and Beyond 

• TikTok is making its personalized content algorithm optional in Europe - The Verge

 

 BookTok Rising: Indie Books Take Center Stage on TikTok 

• TikTok Announces ‘Global #BookTok Challenge’ to Encourage Literary Engagement | Social Media Today

• Celebrating Book Lovers Day in the U.S. with the Global #BookTok Challenge | TikTok 

• Newsroom

• BookTok can make bestsellers. So ByteDance is becoming a publisher. - Tubefilter

• The influencers of #BookTok are launching their own publishing imprints with help from Bindery - Tubefilter

• Lulu Acquires The Tilt and CEX

 

 Minecraft vs. Creators: From Reaping the Value to IP Restrictions 

• All Minecraft EULA Changes 2023, Explained | The Nerd Stash

 

 Descript + SquadCast Integration: Streamlining Podcasting Workflows 

• Descript + SquadCast | Faster podcast & video editing workflow

 

 WeWork's Demise and the Creator Economy: Lessons in Community and Adaptation 

• From $40 billion to 'going concern' — WeWork warns of possible bankruptcy

• Creator Camp's new basecamp

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