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Online marketing
fromEntrepreneur
15 hours ago

Don't Let Your Online Presence Suck - It's Your First Impression

A strong online reputation across multiple platforms is essential for building trust and attracting opportunities.
Marketing
fromFortune
19 hours ago

How Corporate Natalie turned a $500 brand deal into a creator empire-and her own agency | Fortune

Natalie Marshall, known as Corporate Natalie, turned a side project into a successful brand with millions of followers and multiple brand partnerships.
#fortnite
Games
fromGadgets 360
2 weeks ago

Fortnite Returns to Google Play Store for Android Users Worldwide

Fortnite returns to Google Play Store worldwide after years of absence, ending the need for sideloading on Android devices following Epic Games' legal settlement with Google.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 week ago

Fortnite Removing Less Popular Modes Like Rocket Racing

Fortnite's declining popularity leads to layoffs and the removal of three game modes by Epic Games.
Games
fromGadgets 360
2 weeks ago

Fortnite Returns to Google Play Store for Android Users Worldwide

Fortnite returns to Google Play Store worldwide after years of absence, ending the need for sideloading on Android devices following Epic Games' legal settlement with Google.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 week ago

Fortnite Removing Less Popular Modes Like Rocket Racing

Fortnite's declining popularity leads to layoffs and the removal of three game modes by Epic Games.
Games
fromKotaku
2 days ago

Cyberpunk, League Of Legends Games Suggest TCGs Are Having A Moment

PAX East 2026 featured a shift from video games to trading card games, particularly a TCG based on Cyberpunk 2077.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Six great reads: the OnlyFans legacy, stolen cargo and Meta's creepy' glasses

Leonid Radvinsky's death leaves a void in the leadership of OnlyFans, a platform that has transformed the adult content landscape. His secretive management style and the controversies surrounding the site have raised questions about its future direction and stability.
Photography
#creator-economy
Media industry
fromForbes
4 days ago

Trust Is Becoming The Most Valuable Currency In The Creator Economy

Audiences now seek trust in content, influencing their decision-making and the value of creators' work.
fromForbes
6 days ago
Growth hacking

Stop Betting On One Platform: The Creator's New Monetization Playbook

fromForbes
4 days ago
Marketing

The Great Convergence: Why The Creator Economy's Future Belongs To Those Who Unite Social, Brand, And Talent

fromDigiday
3 weeks ago
Social media marketing

In graphic detail: Middle-tier creators are fueling the next phase of the creator economy

Media industry
fromForbes
4 days ago

Trust Is Becoming The Most Valuable Currency In The Creator Economy

Audiences now seek trust in content, influencing their decision-making and the value of creators' work.
Growth hacking
fromForbes
6 days ago

Stop Betting On One Platform: The Creator's New Monetization Playbook

Creators should diversify their platforms to build steady income and avoid dependency on a single source.
Marketing
fromForbes
4 days ago

The Great Convergence: Why The Creator Economy's Future Belongs To Those Who Unite Social, Brand, And Talent

The entertainment industry is shifting power to creators, with traditional advertising losing relevance as the creator economy rapidly expands.
Social media marketing
fromDigiday
3 weeks ago

In graphic detail: Middle-tier creators are fueling the next phase of the creator economy

A growing middle tier of creators is building sustainable businesses through newsletters, courses, digital products, and sponsorships, with brands increasingly targeting nano and micro-creators over macro influencers.
Marketing tech
fromForbes
2 days ago

From Streaming To AI: Agency Leaders' Next Big Media Bets

Streaming platform consolidation is reshaping agency strategies, emphasizing precision and adaptability in targeting consumer attention.
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
3 days ago

TNT Sports moves to HBO Max: How to watch FA Cup, Champions League & Premier League

Subscribers to TNT Sports can now access the service through HBO Max, which has replaced Discovery+ for online streaming. Existing Discovery+ users can log in using their current credentials.
Television
Podcast
fromTheankler
5 days ago

Inside The Chernin Group's Bet on Creator-Led Empires

Community is the most valuable asset in media, driving investment strategies for emerging media companies.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

MPs call for booming' influencer industry to be officially recognised

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and the recognition of the online creator economy for financial support and growth.
MMA
fromKotaku
6 days ago

UFC Boss Dana White Tells Fans To Shut Up About AI Ads

Dana White confirmed UFC's use of AI-generated images and dismissed fan concerns, urging them to simply consume the product.
Marketing
fromCity AM
1 day ago

World Cup no longer has global audience - and that's a marketers challenge

The World Cup is evolving, presenting new challenges for fans and brands due to its expanded format and diverse audience engagement.
Social media marketing
fromForbes
2 days ago

5 Social Media-Based Side Hustles To Make Extra Income Online

Social media offers lucrative side hustle opportunities, including management services, live shopping, UGC creation, and paid ads services.
Video games
fromGamesBeat
5 days ago

Inside Clix Gaming's creator-powered business strategy

Cody 'Clix' Conrod is launching Clix Gaming, a brand and business centered on his success as a top Fortnite player.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Football Manager gamer helps team win in real life

Kendrick suggested a formation change to 4-4-2, inspired by his online team and football manager Sean Dyche, leading to a 3-2 victory for KPR.
Liverpool FC
fromGamesBeat
5 days ago

Esports Foundation selects 40 esports clubs for $20M club partner program

The Esports Foundation Club Partner Program reaches fans globally and changes the way they experience esports. Over the past editions, it has created a platform for Clubs to strengthen their brands and engage with audiences.
Online Community Development
#nintendo
Video games
fromThe Verge
4 days ago

Nintendo is weathering the storm

Nintendo remains successful in a struggling gaming industry by focusing on its strengths and maintaining a consistent release schedule.
Video games
fromThe Verge
4 days ago

Nintendo is weathering the storm

Nintendo remains successful in a struggling gaming industry by focusing on its strengths and maintaining a consistent release schedule.
Media industry
fromDigiday
5 days ago

Future of TV Briefing: What publishers have to offer creators

Publishers are increasingly collaborating with creators to enhance revenue opportunities and audience reach.
#in-game-advertising
Marketing tech
fromThedrum
5 days ago

Anzu and OpenX Partner to Bring Programmatic In-Game Advertising to Marketers

Anzu partners with OpenX to enhance in-game advertising capabilities for marketers across various platforms.
Marketing tech
fromThedrum
5 days ago

Anzu and OpenX Partner to Bring Programmatic In-Game Advertising to Marketers

Anzu partners with OpenX to enhance in-game advertising capabilities for marketers across various platforms.
#sports-marketing
Marketing
fromDigiday
3 days ago

High stakes, big budgets: How brands are navigating a massive sports year

Brands are prioritizing long-term partnerships over costly live sports advertising due to economic uncertainties and high costs of ad placements.
Marketing
fromAdExchanger
1 week ago

The Sports World Is Getting The Retail Media Bug | AdExchanger

The sports industry is embracing data-driven digital marketing through initiatives like the Fieldhouse Media Network by Pacers Sports & Entertainment.
Marketing
fromThe Drum
4 weeks ago

Own it or miss it: how tech is harnessing sports moments in marketing

Sport serves as a powerful global brand engagement tool, enabling companies like Mastercard and Sportradar to build deeper customer connections through real-time data and immersive fan experiences in fragmented media landscapes.
fromDigiday
1 month ago
Marketing tech

Publicis forms new Influential Sports squad to hone its skills in the white-hot sports media arena

fromThe Drum
2 months ago
Social media marketing

An overflow of content won't solve the enshittification of sports marketing

Marketing
fromDigiday
3 days ago

High stakes, big budgets: How brands are navigating a massive sports year

Brands are prioritizing long-term partnerships over costly live sports advertising due to economic uncertainties and high costs of ad placements.
Marketing
fromAdExchanger
1 week ago

The Sports World Is Getting The Retail Media Bug | AdExchanger

The sports industry is embracing data-driven digital marketing through initiatives like the Fieldhouse Media Network by Pacers Sports & Entertainment.
Marketing
fromThe Drum
4 weeks ago

Own it or miss it: how tech is harnessing sports moments in marketing

Sport serves as a powerful global brand engagement tool, enabling companies like Mastercard and Sportradar to build deeper customer connections through real-time data and immersive fan experiences in fragmented media landscapes.
fromDigiday
1 month ago
Marketing tech

Publicis forms new Influential Sports squad to hone its skills in the white-hot sports media arena

fromThe Drum
2 months ago
Social media marketing

An overflow of content won't solve the enshittification of sports marketing

Video games
fromKotaku
2 days ago

Peak Devs Call Out Entitled Gamers Who Want Endless Free Updates

Endless support for games is not guaranteed; updates are considered a bonus, not a right.
Games
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Why is gaming becoming so expensive? The answer is found in AI

PlayStation 5 prices have risen significantly due to increased demand for computing power driven by AI, alongside global economic disruptions.
Social media marketing
fromBenzinga
5 days ago

Performance Comparison: Meta Platforms And Competitors In Interactive Media & Services Industry - Met

Thorough company analysis is essential for investors, focusing on Meta Platforms and its competitors in the Interactive Media & Services industry.
Marketing tech
fromMarketing Dive
1 week ago

The battle for attention on CTV: Premium video platforms vs. YouTube

VAB partnered with TVision to analyze CTV content consumption across various platforms, revealing significant lifts in brand metrics.
fromwww.marketingdive.com
4 days ago

Publicis sharpens sports marketing focus with 160over90 acquisition

Publicis Groupe has acquired sports marketing agency 160over90, integrating it into Publicis Sports to leverage data-driven solutions and enhance client offerings in sports marketing.
Marketing
Games
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

Go play this secret game in your TikTok DMs | TechCrunch

TikTok has introduced a secret emoji game in DMs where users bounce across alligators to compete for high scores.
Video games
fromGadgets 360
4 days ago

Disney Reportedly Interested in Buying Fortnite Maker Epic Games

Disney is reportedly interested in acquiring Epic Games to deepen their existing relationship and integrate Disney IP into Fortnite.
Marketing
fromEntrepreneur
6 days ago

The Future of PR Is Collaborative. Here's Why Lone Wolves Will Lose

Collaboration is the primary driver of growth in the PR industry, replacing competition.
Social media marketing
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

'Elite clippers' are earning big paychecks by helping podcasters and livestreamers stay in your social feed

Clippers are emerging as a new class of creators, earning significant income by posting engaging snippets on social media platforms.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
2 weeks ago

Why one creator commerce platform is connecting brands and creators for 'flat-fee' campaigns

LTK launches Quick Collabs to streamline creator marketing campaigns through flat-fee opt-in model, reducing negotiation bottlenecks and enabling rapid content scaling across multiple creators.
Media industry
fromDigiday
3 weeks ago

The in-house entertainment studio is having its social media team moment

Major brands are building in-house entertainment studios with dedicated executives and production teams, mirroring how social media teams emerged as essential corporate functions a decade ago.
Marketing tech
fromReadWrite
2 weeks ago

Entain extends Inspired deal adding virtual sports

Entain renewed its multi-year partnership with Inspired Entertainment to continue providing virtual sports content globally, with new enhanced products including Virtual Soccer with BetBuilder launching before the World Cup.
Marketing
fromDigiday
1 week ago

Amid competition for sponsors, top sports clubs are investing in social media operations

BlueAir partners with the New York Knicks to promote air care products as wellness solutions, leveraging the team's extensive media reach.
Social media marketing
fromwww.socialmediatoday.com
3 weeks ago

Reddit shares insight into the growth of sports fandoms in the app

Reddit published a comprehensive guide showing how users engage with sports content, revealing NFL season as the dominant driver of app downloads and engagement, with significant spikes during March Madness, Kentucky Derby, and other major sporting events.
Video games
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

In the killer world of online gaming, there are no hits any more just survivors

Highguard's rapid failure demonstrates that modern online games face extreme pressure to deliver immediate returns, leaving no room for player learning curves or developer iteration.
Online marketing
fromThedrum
4 weeks ago

How Creators Can Take Your Brand To New Markets

Global online retail sales grew from 16% to 19% in 2020, and influencer marketing through content creators enables brands to enter new markets authentically and effectively.
Games
fromReadWrite
3 weeks ago

Valve disputes claims loot boxes violate gambling laws

Valve defends loot boxes as collectible products rather than gambling, arguing cosmetic-only items provide no competitive advantage while claiming to have blocked over one million accounts linked to gambling activity.
Social media marketing
fromYahoo Life
3 weeks ago

16 Reals Ways to Make Money on Social Media

Social media monetization is accessible to people of all ages and backgrounds through diverse income methods including affiliate marketing, sponsored posts, and direct product sales.
Video games
fromThe Verge
3 weeks ago

Live-service games are a mess

Live-service games represent a new entertainment model focused on continuous content delivery, with Fortnite as the dominant success story, while most competitors have failed despite industry-wide pursuit of similar profitability.
Marketing
fromwww.marketingdive.com
3 weeks ago

Creators work, but measurement doesn't yet

Creator marketing has become a primary growth engine worth $44 billion annually, but measurement infrastructure hasn't evolved to match its scale and impact across the marketing funnel.
Marketing
fromTheWrap
3 weeks ago

Top Marketing Execs Say Hollywood's Embrace of Brand Integration Offsets Industry Cuts | Video

Hollywood studios increasingly embrace brand integration in film and television to offset production budget cuts, with audiences accepting placements when executed authentically and organically.
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

The #1 ETF To Bet On The Explosive Growth of Esports

The VanEck Video Gaming and eSports ETF ( NYSEARCA:ESPO) offers pure exposure to an industry defying traditional entertainment economics. With $405 million in assets and a 0.56% expense ratio, ESPO delivered 28% returns over the past year, outpacing the S&P 500 by nearly 11 percentage points. The fund holds 28 gaming companies, led by Tencent Holdings ( NASDAQ:TCEHY) at 8.1%, Nintendo ( NASDAQ:NTDOY) at 7.6%, and NetEase ( NASDAQ:NTES) at 7.4%. Recent trading shows the ETF consolidating around $105 after hitting $111 in November 2025.
Business
#unrivaled-3-on-3
Chicago Blackhawks
fromFast Company
1 month ago

How sports leagues are vying for Gen Z and Gen Alpha's attention to build the next generation of fans

Gen Z and Gen Alpha consume sports digitally, show lower avid-fan rates, and require teams to adapt content packaging and distribution.
Television
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Fanatics goes all-in on entertainment

Fanatics and OBB Media launched Fanatics Studios to create, finance, produce, and distribute sports-and-culture content across films, series, live events, and digital platforms.
Media industry
fromThe Drum
1 month ago

Livestreaming and eSports to drive the sports market in Asia

Asia is the fastest-growing sports market, driven by mobile, OTT, eSports, and live streaming, prompting platforms and brands to prioritize creative digital sports experiences.
fromThe Drum
1 month ago

How has personalization improved digital sports marketing?

Personalization is a tried-and-tested way to boost engagement while gathering valuable information about existing audiences - and is proving to be a key driver for the sports industry, says Rawnet's Harry Daniel. For brands looking to score with digital marketing, personalization is a winning long-term business strategy. Personalizing the user experience (UX) via websites and apps keeps fans engaged and enhances brand loyalty. It can help brands to grow, by extending their reach to new users and unleashing untouched opportunities for victory.
Online marketing
fromokmagazine.com
2 months ago

The Marketing Playbook That Put Online Casinos Into Pop Culture

The shift reflects a playbook built around storytelling, familiarity and constant presence across the moments you already care about. Beyond speaking solely to gamblers, campaigns now speak to fans, followers and casual viewers who recognize faces, formats and references. That wider relevance has been driven by data-driven targeting, celebrity partnerships and a willingness to operate inside popular culture rather than outside it. When you trace the path from banner ads to cultural visibility, you see a deliberate strategy to become part of everyday conversation.
Online marketing
Video games
fromKotaku
1 month ago

Games Are Losing The Attention War With Gambling And OnlyFans

Video games face stagnation as mobile user-generated content, online gambling, and platforms like TikTok, OnlyFans, and Roblox drive overall entertainment growth.
Marketing tech
fromGamesBeat
2 months ago

Brand integrations have surpassed owned worlds on Roblox and Fortnite | exclusive

Brand integrations on UGC platforms outpaced brand-owned virtual worlds in 2025 as advertisers favor measurable, lower-maintenance integrations over costly owned experiences.
Social media marketing
fromNeil Patel
2 months ago

Discord as an Engagement and Digital PR Platform

Discord enables brands to build direct, real-time relationships and PR outcomes by facilitating open, persistent, and context-rich conversations rather than broadcast messaging.
Marketing
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

How brands can align their interests with the interests of gamers

Brands can increase engagement and reach diverse audiences by integrating ads into interactive gaming experiences and aligning brand goals with player interests.
Video games
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Fortnite is about to get a lot more gaming crossovers

Epic will expand Fortnite crossovers tied to Epic Games Store purchases, aiming for over 100 developer partnerships annually while boosting store sales and platform growth.
Video games
fromKotaku
2 months ago

Dev Behind Last Year's Big Flop Is Still Paying Streamers To Play It

Developer Build a Rocket Boy and publisher IO Interactive continue sponsoring creators to promote MindsEye despite low Steam player counts and poor reception.
Marketing
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

Why gaming is a such a key communications channel for retail marketers

Gaming is a mainstream, high-value channel retailers must engage, especially Gen Z gamers, via community-driven experiences on platforms like Twitch and Discord.
Video games
fromKotaku
2 months ago

DrDisrespect Lies About Being Invited To Highguard Preview Event - Kotaku

Dr Disrespect posted a Highguard media badge claiming attendance, but attendees and the game's manager say he wasn't invited and the photo may be faked.
Video games
fromGame Informer
3 years ago

Overwatch 2 Is Just "Overwatch" Again And Five New Heroes Arrive Next Week

Overwatch receives five new heroes, a renamed title, new sub-role passives, and a year-long Reign of Talon storyline launching Season 1 on February 10.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 month ago

It's Time To Stop Treating The Epic Game Store Like A Joke

The Epic Games Store is transitioning from a Fortnite-focused launcher toward a broader third-party PC games platform by rebuilding its launcher and attracting non-Epic play.
Video games
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

Online Gaming: An Entertainment Ecosystem Teeming with Opportunities

AI, cloud infrastructure, and smartphone adoption are transforming gaming into an accessible, personalized, cross-platform ecosystem that reduces hardware barriers and enhances social play.
Marketing
fromGamesBeat
1 month ago

Creators and developer studios are approaching the business of UGC in very different ways

Developer studios operate across multiple platforms while individual creators typically focus on a single platform, producing divergent strategies for brand integrations in virtual worlds.
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