Market News
Recent Developments
New product launches
- In September 2022, Meta launched updates to its monetization tools for Facebook and Instagram creators, including FB Reels Play Bonuses. This expanded payouts for popular short-form video creators.
- In June 2022, YouTube launched YouTube Shorts Fund, a US$ 100 million fund to pay top Shorts creators each month. This boosted creator monetization on the platform.
- In November 2021, TikTok introduced TikTok Creator Next, a creator education program focused on developing skills for content creators to be successful. It covers areas like production, audience growth, and monetization.
Acquisition and partnerships
- In March 2022, Meta acquired Wholesome, a social media app focused on creating a positive online community. This allowed Meta to boost creator’s well-being offerings.
- In December 2021, Spotify acquired Whooshkaa, a technology platform that enables podcasters to create shows. This allowed Spotify to expand its capabilities in serving podcast creators.
- In September 2021, TikTok partnered with Wix, enabling creators to build websites and manage their brand using Wix's technology. This simplified website creation process for creators on TikTok.