TikTok Deal Faces New Challenges
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China says any TikTok deal must follow Chinese laws.
The U.S. extended the deadline for ByteDance to sell TikTok’s U.S. operations.
Trade...
Amazon Launches Creator Connections Program: Empowering Influencers and Brands
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Amazon’s Creator Connections helps influencers partner with brands for monetization.
Creators earn commissions through Affiliate+ campaigns.
Brands can set budgets, timelines, and...
Creators Guild Launches New Tool to Protect Content Creators’ Rights
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Creators Guild of America (CGA) releases a new contract add-on called the CGA Rider.
It helps protect creators' legal and creative rights...
NAB Launches Creator Council to Empower Digital Content Makers
The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) just announced something big for creators! They’ve launched the NAB Creator Council, a new group designed to help...
Snapchat Introduces Snap School Sponsorships for Advertisers
Snapchat has just introduced a new initiative called Snap School sponsorships, which offers brands a unique way to collaborate with content creators through interactive...
“Regretting You” is Now Filming in Georgia
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Paramount’s Regretting You is now filming in Atlanta, GA.
Directed by The Fault in Our Stars’ Josh Boone, based on Colleen Hoover’s bestselling novel.
Stars...
YouTube Launches Cool New Tools for Creators!
YouTube adds an AI-powered music tool to help creators make custom instrumentals.
A new “Subscribe+” button is being tested to make memberships clearer.
...
Big Changes in the UK Media World: Platform Media Joins Forces with Listen and Goldhawk
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Platform Media, Listen Entertainment, and Goldhawk Productions have merged to form a major UK content group.
The new company has seen huge...
Snapchat Study Reveals Top 3 Tech Changing Travel
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AI and AR are reshaping how people plan and book trips.
Social media is now the top place for travel inspiration.
Friends,...
BeReal Launches Native Ads in the U.S., Targets Gen Z with Big Brands
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BeReal rolls out native advertising in the U.S., aiming at its 85% Gen Z user base.
Appoints Ben Moore, former TikTok exec,...
Greta Gerwig’s Narnia Movie is Now Casting
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Greta Gerwig's The Magician’s Nephew adaptation is casting three lead roles.
Casting is open to UK-accented children ages 9–12.
Roles include diverse representation, with a lead...
Tomb Raider Series Cancelled: What Went Wrong?
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The Tomb Raider TV series, starring Sophie Turner, has been cancelled.
Phoebe Waller-Bridge was set to write, executive produce, and direct parts...
Instagram Upgrading Search to Compete with TikTok and Google
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Instagram is improving its search feature to help users find content more easily.
Younger users are turning to social apps instead of...
Podcast Creators Are Making Big Money: Here’s Why
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Podcast creators in the U.S. could make nearly $1 billion by 2025.
Podcasting grows faster than social media for creators.
People spend...
Olivia Dunne Speaks Out on $2.8 Billion College Sports Settlement
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Olivia Dunne and other college athletes are criticizing a $2.8 billion settlement over how NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) deals are valued.
The settlement uses...
Casting Call: Photo Double Needed for Mark Wahlberg’s By Any Means
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Casting a male photo double for a lead role in By Any Means, starring Mark Wahlberg.
Must closely match the actor's height, build, and look.
Filming...
Carter’s Fashion Campaign Casting Real Families in NYC
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Carter’s is casting real families for a national commercial photo and video shoot.
Open to all ethnicities, including same-sex families with babies (0–12 months).
Filming in...
“I Can Only Imagine 2” Now Casting Background Extras in Nashville
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I Can Only Imagine 2 is now casting concert audience extras in Nashville.
Casting is handled by Jenny Alison Casting for a one-day shoot.
Pays $100...
Music Video Casting Call for Influencers in Atlanta
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Female influencers are needed for a major-label music video shoot in Atlanta.
Pays between $700 and $3,000 depending on your social media following.
Open to women...
A24’s Tony Casting Call: Join the Biopic on Anthony Bourdain
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A24 is casting real kitchen staff for its new film Tony, a biopic about Anthony Bourdain.
Filming starts May and continues through early July in...