💸 Creator Payout Cuts, TikTok Trends, and YouTube’s Living Room Boom

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💔 1. Instagram Slashes Creator Payouts
Instagram is ending its program that paid creators for ads on their profiles, shifting focus to other monetization models.
💡 Why it’s tough: This could push creators toward platforms offering better payouts (hello, TikTok and YouTube).
⚡ Next move: Diversify your revenue streams—affiliate links, merch, and partnerships are your new BFFs.
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🔥 2. TikTok Trends: AI Meets Niche Influencers
TikTok’s 2025 trend report is here, highlighting the power of AI tools and hyper-specific niche creators.
🌟 Why it’s exciting: Authentic, relatable content is beating mass appeal every time.
⚡ Pro tip: Collaborate with micro-influencers to nail niche audiences and boost engagement.
Read the report ➡️

📺 3. YouTube Takes Over the Living Room
YouTube’s TV viewership is surging, with more users watching Shorts and full-length videos from their couches.
💡 Why it’s huge: It’s proof that TV is evolving into a multi-platform experience.
⚡ What to try: Optimize for longer watch times and lean-back experiences to capture this growing audience.
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