Welcome to the first issue of the CreatorPad Newsletter, where we update you on all things CreatorPad and the creator economy!

Over the last few weeks, we’ve had a lot of internal building. We’ve successfully brought on two new team members to help us with our social content, we’ve chatted with some exciting creator economy companies for upcoming collaborations, and oh yeah, we launched our newsletter!

YouTube; A Creator’s Best Friend

Whether you’re an artist, podcaster, writer, or anything in between, utilizing YouTube as a means of connecting with your audience is an invaluable asset that you should be utilizing as a creator.

From content covering the newest toys and tech to people hosting classes on rocket science, YouTube is the home for all types of content and their respective niches. So, how can you tap into this market, and more importantly, why should you?

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Colin and Samir Answer Creators' Toughest Questions

Colin and Samir, veteran YouTubers that make videos about the creator economy, released their latest video. It tackles some of the toughest questions asked by other prominent creators like Airrack & MKBHD.

They touch on topics such as creator finances, the all-to-common feeling called burnout, and what life for a creator would look like if there was no algorithm. Their latest YouTube video certainly provides great insight into the troubles that many creators face today.

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Creator Economy Update 🚨

This week in the creator world, AdWeek launched their yearly "Young Influentials" list that consists of a few different creators, Patreon CEO Jack Conte chats with the Washington Post on the future of the creator economy, and Facebook shifts its focus to gear up for the ever-growing creator market. Check the stories out below!

• AdWeek released its annual Young Influentials list and placed creators from TikTok and other creator platforms. Did your favorite creator make the list?

• According to a memo sent out to employees, Facebook (META? We honestly don’t know anymore) is shifting focus from news & newsletters to the creator economy.

• In this stream, The Washington Post brought on Patreon CEO Jack Conte to chat about creativity, earning money as a creator, and the current creator ecosystem.

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• Snapchat launched Snapchat+, a paid plan version of the app. Do you think tagging someone as your BFF (and a few other additions) is worth $4 per month?

• Content creator and LinkedIn extraordinaire, Quentin Michael Allums shares his thoughts on building confidence around yourself rather than others' validation.

• 23-year-old MIT grad turned content creator provides insights on building a community of 60k+ members in 6 months. Thanks for the tips, Gohar!

Creator Spotlight 🔦

Meet John Frye from OKOP Show!

From successfully building and selling his own podcast brand and hosting a show with Wondery, to breaking into the TikTok world and cracking the algorithm with his hysterical posts, John Frye is an insanely talented creator who continues to impress with each iteration of his work.

John has certainly faced the challenges of being a creator, but his drive and passion to continue to put out incredible content have placed him in our Creator Spotlight on this week's newsletter issue. Keep up the great work, John!

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