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Happy Wednesday creators and creator nerds! I hope everyone’s August is incredible and we’re getting some killer content pushed out. If you want to share what you’ve been working on for a potential feature in the newsletter, reply to this email with a link to a recent project!!

I’m pumped to see what you guys have been cooking up 😎 

-Luke

Streaming Struggles 🎥 

With MoistCr1TiKal’s recent announcement that he’s no longer exclusive to streaming on Twitch, other streaming platforms look to scoop up creators like Charlie to bolster their rosters.

With this news, one of the biggest names in streaming, Ludwig, had some interesting thoughts to share with his viewers.

Mainly focusing on Twitch, Kick, and YouTube as the main streaming hubs, Ludwig dives into the rise of Kick, issues with the platform, and how those could potentially affect both established and budding creators.

Kick has recently had an uptick in signing streamers over the last few weeks, including well-known names like xQc, YourRage, and SapNap, which in turn, has led to more viewers porting into the platform.

While Ludwig touches on the fact that Kick specifically can be an opportunity to make good money or break into a niche because of the lack of hyper-niche creators on the new platform, he also touches on the negatives.

Kick is currently known as the place that people go when they get banned from Twitch. This in turn has led to the platform being under fire because of their lack of moderation in terms of hate speech and targeting marginalized groups. This could spell trouble for a streamer who is looking to transition to another platform, as you could be lumped in or associated with the bigoted-leaning users on the platform.

While this is a major concern, Ludwig also brings up the point of Kick’s launch of a creator incentive program that pays creators for hourly streaming & allows creators to keep more revenue from their streams, sponsored content, ads, and more.

Because of these positives, Ludwig suggests that this may be an opportunity for smaller creators to earn more capital and establish themselves in the space without being a major streamer, like many competitor platforms such as YouTube and Twitch.

Want to get the full scoop on Ludwig’s take? Check out the full video below!

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Creator Economy News 🚨

This week in the creator world, a documentary on the rise and effects of YouTube; Spotify and Patreon team up; Threads is launching some updates; PewDiePie is a dad; some YT Shorts changes, and more!

• Alliteration time, PewDiePie is a papa! Whether you like Pewds or not, you can’t argue that he’s not mega-wholesome, and the wholesomeness continues with the announcement of his son being born!! 👶 

• YouTube is sick of the links, and starting August 31, you will no longer be able to click on links in Shorts comments, Shorts descriptions, or in the vertical live feed. Get that malware while you still can!

• Spotify 🤝 Patreon. The collab that podcast fans have been waiting for is finally here! Podcasters can now link their Patreon accounts to provide free and paywalled content directly on Spotify. We love a one-stop shop.

• Streamer Kai Cenat, who recently started a riot in NYC, was unsurprisingly, charged with inciting a riot. Creators, please be aware of this and learn a lesson, don’t give away Playstations, give out eyes like MrBeast… or something like that.. idk I’m tired.

You should see these 👀

• A documentary all about YouTube and its rise and effects on the general public has rolled out and the trailer looks… spooky. This doc sheds light on how YouTube has played a role in political messaging & misinformation, how things changed with the introduction to recommended content, and potentially “losing what it means to be human.” Check out the full doc on any of these platforms! 

• YT Shorts is getting some upgrades! These changes include editing Shorts in Studio, Remix buttons for popular Shorts, linking Shorts to long-form (obsessed with this one), and more. Check out the list! 

• Threads is still hanging on (I refuse to make the pun), and they’re launching some updates. 

• China seeks to limit screen time for users under 18 to just two hours per day. Want to check more details? Check out my LI post covering the nitty gritty.

Creator Spotlight 🔦

Meet Gawx Art!

When I stumbled on Gawx’s YouTube, I was absolutely blown away. From insanely incredible art to his mind-blowing camera work, edits, color grading, voice-overs, and beyond, Gawx is making the strongest art content that I may have ever seen.

Gawx is an artist based out of Mexico who has amassed over 2M subscribers showcasing his art. From drawing to sculpture, clothing design and beyond, Gawx continues to impress with each upload.

As an artist myself, watching Gawx made me hungry to bust out my sketchbooks and go get some new markers. Not to mention he’s such a pro at editing he literally makes me want to start shooting more footage so I can try out some of his techniques. It’s that good.

Whether you’re watching Gawx for his intricate designs and ‘sexy lines’, or just because you want to engage with some top-tier content, I can’t blame you for either.

If you’ve never seen Gawx before, watching one video will naturally draw you in. From laughing at his awesome voiceovers to being blown away at his art skills, impressive pacing, killer editing, or beyond, you’ll likely find yourself a fast fan.

Definitely go check out Gawx Art and get those creative juices pumpin’! And if you’re not sure where to start, check out my favorite video so far 😎 

Want to go even further? 🚀

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