Creator Economy Jobs Rebound in Q1 2025
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Creator economy jobs grew by 36.8% year-over-year in Q1 2025.
New York became the top location for creator jobs, beating San Francisco...
YouTube Shorts Rolls Out New Tools for Creators This Spring
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YouTube Shorts is adding five new creation tools this spring.
The tools include enhanced video editing, templates, stickers, and more.
YouTube Shorts...
David Fincher’s Cliff Booth Movie: What We Know So Far
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A new Cliff Booth movie starring Brad Pitt is in the works.
David Fincher is set to direct the film, which is...
Influencers Drive Huge Returns for Beauty Brands, New Report Reveals
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Influencer content delivers up to 19x higher Earned Media Value (EMV) than brand-owned channels.
Partnerships with creators boost impressions by 26x and...
Will China Ban Hollywood Films Over Trump Tariffs
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Rising U.S.-China tensions could lead to a ban on American films in China.
A ban would significantly impact Hollywood’s access to the world’s second-largest...
HBO’s “DTF St. Louis” Casting Call: Cops & Detectives Needed in Atlanta
Key Takeaways
Casting Call: HBO is casting cops and detectives for the limited series DTF St. Louis.
Location: Filming in East Atlanta, Georgia.
Pay: $182/day for up...
Verizon Commercial Casting Real Multigenerational Families in Atlanta
Key Takeaways
Casting Call: Verizon is casting real multigenerational families for a new national commercial.
Location: Filming takes place in Atlanta, Georgia.
Pay: Up to $3,050 per...
Verizon Commercial Casting: $2,000+ for Hispanic Girls Who Play Soccer
Key Takeaways
Casting Call: Verizon is casting Hispanic girls who play soccer for a national commercial.
Location: Filming in Atlanta, Georgia.
Pay: $2,050 total – including fitting,...
“By Any Means” Casting Call: Stand-In Needed in Atlanta
Key Takeaways
Casting Call: Stand-in needed for new feature film By Any Means.
Location: Filming in Atlanta, GA (and possibly Covington).
Pay: $175/day, non-union.
Eligibility: Female, Black, ages...
Old El Paso SAG Commercial Casting Call: $700+ Pay + Residuals
Key Takeaways
Casting Call: SAG commercial for Old El Paso Tacos is seeking comedic, musical talent.
Location: Filming in Mexico; all travel expenses covered.
Pay: $783 SAG...
“Mayor of Kingstown” Casting Call: Get Featured as a Business Type
Key Takeaways
Casting Call: Paramount+ Mayor of Kingstown seeks non-union business professionals for a photo shoot.
Location: Filming in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Pay: Flat rate of $265 for...
Tyler Perry Studios Casting: Get Featured in Upcoming Feature Film
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Casting Call: Tyler Perry Studios is casting paid extras for a feature film lounge scene.
Location: Filming in Atlanta, Georgia.
Pay: $100/8 hours + overtime; professional...
YouTube Creators Targeted in Huge Phishing Attack—Here’s How to Stay Safe
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Over 200,000 YouTube creators were hit by a phishing attack in late 2024.
Attackers used fake files on OneDrive to steal login...
BBC Drops Ad Plans for Podcasts After Backlash
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BBC scraps plan to add ads on its podcasts and radio shows on third-party platforms.
Decision comes after backlash from media companies...
TikTok Shop Expands to Europe Amid US Uncertainty
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TikTok Shop is launching in France, Germany, and Italy next Monday.
The platform is expanding quickly in Europe after success in the...
YouTube Set to Become the Biggest Media Company by 2025
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YouTube is expected to surpass Disney as the largest media company by 2025.
YouTube generated $54.2 billion in revenue in 2024, trailing...
AdLarge Grows Its Female-Focused Podcast Network
Key Takeaways
AdLarge’s fwd. network buys 25 podcasts from Adalyst Media.
The deal expands AdLarge’s reach in female-focused podcasting.
Adalyst Media targets moms and...
AnyMind Group Acquires AnyReach to Boost E-Commerce Growth
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AnyMind Group completes the acquisition of AnyReach, a Japan-based e-gifting company.
This is AnyMind’s 10th acquisition and fifth in Japan.
AnyReach’s AnyGift...
New Zealand Cracks Down on Influencers Promoting Online Casinos
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Influencers in New Zealand receive takedown notices for promoting offshore casinos.
They could face fines of up to $10,000 if they don’t...
Adin Ross Returns to Twitch After Ban: Here’s What You Need to Know
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Adin Ross is back on Twitch after a long ban.
Twitch removed permanent bans in February 2025.
Ross’s follower count reset, but...