Category: The Creator Newsroom
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The Reality of the 2026 Wildfire Season The 2026 wildfire season is here, and it is hitting home hard. While headlines focus on the smoke in our cities, the real story is happening in remote First Nations communities across Canada. First Nations people make up only 5% of the population, yet they represent 42% of…
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Ten years ago, I was sitting in a community radio booth in Montreal, adjusting my headphones and wondering if anyone was actually listening to my podcast on the FM dial. By 2016, things took a turn. My podcast wasn’t just on community radio anymore; it was being broadcast (radio version of course) on the largest…
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Hey Family, we’re cutting through the noise. From Beehiiv’s native podcasting to the 46% of creators now earning $10k–$100k, here is the simple breakdown of the news you need to secure the bag and stay protected in 2026.
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The platform wars are getting spicy! From YouTube’s new ‘Tinder for Brand Deals’ to Meta’s $3,000 Reels bounty for creators in Canada, the big tech giants are fighting for our attention. We’re breaking down the latest AI tools, the shift toward niche community trust, and how you can claim your payday without losing your soul…
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Meta’s cutting checks, LinkedIn’s got a new AI bestie, and the 2026 creator outlook is looking like a $250 billion banquet. Here’s how Canadian content creators can get their slice without the burnout.
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e.l.f. Cosmetics is currently in the hot seat, and the natural hair community isn’t holding back. From marketing exclusion to “complicit virality,” the e.l.f. Grip Gel situation is a masterclass in how the creator economy treats Black trends. We’re breaking down the transcripts from Slim Reshae and Dr. Nicole J, listing the OG products our…
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Creator economy news for March 2026: X introduces paid partnership labels, YouTube improves payment analytics, Headliner launches a scheduler, and the industry heads toward a $1 trillion future.
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Is your Instagram reach hitting a wall? From YouTube’s new AI Remix tool to the expansion of Snapchat Subscriptions in Canada, we’re breaking down this week’s biggest news and how to stay visible in the 2026 creator economy.
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From the iHeartPodcast Award noms to the sudden death of the hashtag era, we’re breaking down the news every Black Canadian creator needs to swoop in on this week. Stay ahead of the curve with our latest roundup.