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#game-development
GameSpot
1 day ago
Tech industry

Could Games Go Above $70? Embracer CEO Weighs In

The video game industry might see a shift in pricing strategy with the potential for major games to exceed the standard $70 price point. [ more ]
www.vg247.com
1 month ago
Video games

Former Blizzard president thinks you should be able to leave a tip after beating $70 games, but my 10 years in the hospitality industry knows that's an awfulidea

Players tipping developers after completing games suggested by former Blizzard president. [ more ]
VG247
3 months ago
Video games

Tekken 8 community up in arms over plans to add premium currency to game, post-launch

Community upset over Tekken Shop launch
Concerns over pricing and monetization in fighting games [ more ]
moregame-development
#tiktok
CNET Money
3 days ago
Marketing

TikTok Ban Threatens Creator Economy: 'There Is No Way I'd Have a Functioning Business'

A potential TikTok ban could have significant financial repercussions for content creators who rely on the platform for income. [ more ]
Social Media Today
6 days ago
Marketing

TikTok Launches Management Platform for Creators

TikTok launches TikTok Studio to help creators manage their presence efficiently. [ more ]
Shopify
2 weeks ago
Marketing

How To Make Merch for TikTok (and Sell It) in 2024 - Shopify

Selling branded merch on TikTok is a lucrative way to monetize success and engage fans through various price points and customization options. [ more ]
Forbes
2 weeks ago
Marketing

8 Strategies To Make Money On TikTok

TikTok offers various monetization opportunities for creators such as sponsored content, affiliate partnerships, and selling merchandise. [ more ]
time.com
1 month ago
Marketing

Artists From Universal Music Group Are Heading Back to TikTok as New Deal Is Reached

Artists from Universal Music Group return to TikTok after resolving licensing dispute. [ more ]
Social Media Today
1 month ago
Marketing

TikTok Establishes New Music Licensing Agreement with Universal Music

TikTok users discover and share new music content and artists on the app. [ more ]
moretiktok
#personal-branding
Forbes
4 days ago
Marketing

How To Start A YouTube Channel In 2024

YouTube can be a valuable platform for building a personal brand, sharing passions, and generating income through various monetization methods. [ more ]
Forbes
1 week ago
Marketing

Top 5 Books For Creators Seeking To Monetize Their Content

Creators can leverage books on personal branding and mindset to excel in the creator economy without prior business knowledge. [ more ]
morepersonal-branding
#openai
Intelligencer
1 week ago
Artificial intelligence

How Microsoft Plans to Squeeze Cash Out of AI

Microsoft invested $13 billion in OpenAI, gaining access to AI technology and a stake in the AI industry. [ more ]
Ars Technica
2 weeks ago
Data science

OpenAI will use Reddit posts to train ChatGPT under new deal

Reddit and OpenAI are partnering to give OpenAI real-time access to Reddit's API for better understanding and showcasing of Reddit content. [ more ]
Futurism
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Microsoft and OpenAI Reportedly Building $100 Billion Secret Supercomputer to Train Advanced AI

OpenAI and Microsoft are investing $100 billion in a supercomputer for AI training.
The AI industry faces challenges in monetization despite offering free services. [ more ]
moreopenai
#blogging
Shopify
1 week ago
Marketing

How To Make Money Blogging in 2024 - Shopify

Blogging can generate significant income through various revenue streams like affiliate marketing and ad sales. [ more ]
My Money Chronicles
3 weeks ago
Marketing

12 Proven Methods to Make Money Blogging in 2024 - My Money Chronicles

Blogging in 2024 offers various monetization strategies, emphasizing niche expertise, high-quality content, SEO, affiliate marketing, and display advertising. [ more ]
Copyblogger
1 month ago
Web design

11 Blogging Tips For Beginners To Succeed In 2024

Blogging is a lucrative online opportunity with the potential to earn through audience engagement, product sales, and sponsorships. [ more ]
My Money Chronicles
1 month ago
Marketing

Can You Really Earn a Living from Blogging? - My Money Chronicles

Blogging takes time to become profitable, typically 1-2 years.
Bloggers can monetize through brand partnerships, advertising networks, affiliate links, premium content, consulting/coaching, and email marketing. [ more ]
moreblogging
#google
Futurism
1 week ago
Artificial intelligence

Google Is Already Jamming Advertisements Into Its Crappy AI

Google is including shopping ads in AI Overviews to monetize offerings and protect search ad revenue against chatbots. [ more ]
Poynter
2 weeks ago
Media industry

'A small window of opportunity' as publishers grapple with growing AI use - Poynter

Google's AI-driven search engine update may impact news publishers drastically, pushing them to seek allies for legislative action and lawsuits against Big Tech. [ more ]
Marketing Dive
2 weeks ago
Tech industry

Reddit hires Google vet to guide ad product development post-IPO

Reddit appoints Google veteran Jyoti Vaidee as VP of ads product, signaling a focus on monetization and ad innovation. [ more ]
Entrepreneur
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Google Might Start Charging For AI-Enhanced Search Features | Entrepreneur

Google is exploring monetization options for its premium AI search features.
AI search is costlier to compute than traditional search processes, necessitating potential fees for users.
New AI search features by Google, like Circle to Search, are being introduced to enhance user experience. [ more ]
Futurism
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Google Considering Making Users Pay for AI Search Results

Google is considering charging users for access to AI-powered search results to increase profits.
The shift to monetizing AI technology through subscription services may impact Google's bottom line and user experience. [ more ]
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#content-creation
Digiday
1 week ago
Marketing

How one content creator thrives on X, despite Elon Musk's shakeup

Despite challenges on X, creators like Jessica Davis can still monetize through subscriptions and ad revenue sharing. [ more ]
Uschamber
1 month ago
Marketing

Essential Marketing Tools for Influencers

Influencer marketing tools help influencers attract brands and monetize content. [ more ]
english.elpais.com
1 month ago
Marketing

Taylor Lorenz, tech journalist: The first influencers were women because media did not speak to their interests'

Influencers have transitioned from being famous for having influence to being known as content creators, with the internet playing a crucial role in this transformation. [ more ]
The Verge
1 month ago
Podcast

Spotify bought Parcast - now its founder is launching a new entertainment studio

Storytellers creating diverse content formats cultivate strong communities and businesses. [ more ]
London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago
Marketing

Ten innovative ways to monetise your skills

The article discusses ten unique ways to monetize skills, including creating digital products, offering online courses, and freelancing. [ more ]
morecontent-creation
Amazon Web Services
1 week ago
Marketing

Gaining media insights while protecting customer data with Amazon Publisher Cloud (APC) powered by AWS Clean Rooms | Amazon Web Services

AWS customers in media and entertainment use APS and AWS Media Services to leverage data for improved ad programs and monetization.
APS announced Amazon Publisher Cloud (APC), helping M&E companies analyze first-party data without sharing it, improving programmatic deals and monetization. [ more ]
#influencers
Forbes
1 week ago
Marketing

How To Make Money On Instagram - 8 Strategies

Instagram is a major platform for creators to turn their passions into profit through various monetization strategies. [ more ]
InfoWorld
3 weeks ago
Online marketing

Social media is a rip-off

Social media users create value but do not reap financial benefits. [ more ]
moreinfluencers
#creator-economy
CNET Money
2 weeks ago
Marketing

TikTok Gave Them Financial Freedom. Now It Could All Go Away

TikTok creators are facing potential financial hardships if the platform is banned nationwide. [ more ]
Digiday
1 month ago
Marketing

How Linktree vp Lara Cohen is championing for creators to get a bigger piece of the pie

Brands increasingly invest in influencer marketing in the creator economy
Linktree aims to enhance creator monetization and control. [ more ]
morecreator-economy
Tech Times
2 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

Google AI Search Criticized by News Publishers Over Concerns About Content Revenue

News publishers concerned over Google's AI summaries affecting traffic and monetization. [ more ]
#social-media
KTLA
2 weeks ago
Marketing

Social media app that allows businesses to pay customers to share posts expands to Hollywood

Thumzup app expands to Hollywood, allowing users to monetize social media influence by posting about products for direct payment. [ more ]
Investor's Business Daily
2 months ago
Startup companies

Reddit IPO To Debut After Social Media Firm Prices At Top Of Range

Reddit IPO priced at $6.4 billion, top end of the range
Reddit aims to monetize by licensing content and AI training deals [ more ]
time.com
3 months ago
Startup companies

Why Reddit Users Have Turned Against the Company's IPO

Reddit allows users to participate in its IPO, facing backlash from the community.
Reddit struggles to monetize its audience due to its content being freewheeling and untamed. [ more ]
Fstoppers
3 months ago
Photography

Rediscovering the Art of Photography in the Social Media Age

Photography content on social media has shifted from education to monetization and gear reviews.
The focus on monetary gain has led to a dilution of content quality and a move away from the artistic essence of photography. [ more ]
moresocial-media
#roblox
Digiday
2 weeks ago
Marketing

Why - and how - Roblox is actively pushing for platform status

Roblox aims to evolve into a full-service digital platform and become a destination for all aspects of virtual life, aiming for profitability through strategic moves. [ more ]
ReadWrite
3 weeks ago
Marketing tech

Roblox players will now get virtual ad billboards for virtual worlds

Roblox introduces video ads on virtual billboards within the metaverse to monetize and connect with Gen Z. [ more ]
Aol
1 month ago
Marketing

Roblox taps ad-tech firm PubMatic to boost sales of video ads

Roblox is partnering with PubMatic to increase sales of new video ads, aiming to monetize the platform further.
Creators hosting video ads will receive a share of revenue from their experiences on Roblox. [ more ]
moreroblox
#online-business
Shopify
2 weeks ago
Marketing

How To Make Money Online: 23 Proven Ideas for 2024 - Shopify

Explore 23 creative money-making ideas online, from selling print-on-demand products to becoming an online tutor. [ more ]
Shopify
1 month ago
Graphic design

What Is Print on Demand & How To Start a Business (2024) - Shopify

Print on demand (POD) allows for customized products without inventory management, ideal for creatives and entrepreneurs to monetize their ideas. [ more ]
moreonline-business
BGR
3 weeks ago
Tech industry

Amazon Prime Video ads are about to get so much more annoying

Amazon is introducing new ad formats in Prime Video, such as shoppable ads, to monetize the platform further. [ more ]
Exchangewire
3 weeks ago
Marketing

Overwolf Acquires NitroPay, Becoming Leading Ad Tech Platform Globally for Gamers

Overwolf acquires NitroPay gaming ad tech company, expanding Overwolf Ads to over 100M gamers, enhancing monetization solutions, and streamlining operations for publishers. [ more ]
Axios
3 weeks ago
US Elections

Scoop: Trump to dine with NFT buyers on day off from New York trial

Trump prioritizing making money using NFTs despite trial distractions. [ more ]
#advertising
TechRadar
1 month ago
Marketing

Even YouTube's pause screen won't be safe from smart TV ads soon, as Google hints it'll follow Hulu, Max and Peacock soon

YouTube is experimenting with pause-screen ads to further monetize the platform. [ more ]
Digiday
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Why some publishers aren't ready to monetize generative AI chatbots with ads yet

Monetizing generative AI technology through subscriptions or advertising is still a slow process for publishers. [ more ]
moreadvertising
AWeber
1 month ago
Marketing

The 8 best ways to promote affiliate links in 2024 | AWeber

Affiliate marketing is a top revenue source for many publishers. [ more ]
ReadWrite
1 month ago
Marketing

What is Lemon8, who owns it and is it safe?

Lemon8 is a new social media app focusing on user-generated content with a unique emphasis on categorization and monetization opportunities. [ more ]
Lindsey Gamble
1 month ago
Marketing

Instagram Introduces New Subscription Features - Lindsey Gamble

Instagram introduces new Subscription features to support creators in growing and sustaining Subscriptions. [ more ]
#ad-revenue
Observer
1 month ago
Marketing

Alphabet Execs Call YouTube Shorts a 'Long-Term Bet for the Business'

YouTube Shorts is a long-term business bet, helping meet the demand for short-form video content and driving significant revenue for Alphabet.
YouTube's ad revenue continues to be a substantial contributor to Alphabet's overall earnings, with promising growth prospects. [ more ]
Adweek
2 months ago
Marketing

Reddit's Jen Wong Has a Plan to Juice Post-IPO Growth

Reddit faces challenges in fully monetizing signal-rich content through ads.
Reddit aims to grow ad revenue but needs to address brand-safety concerns. [ more ]
TechCrunch
2 months ago
Startup companies

Telegram founder says the company will become profitable next year | TechCrunch

Telegram expects to hit profitability next year and considers going public in the future.
They are making money through ads, subscriptions, and plan to expand ad offerings globally. [ more ]
moread-revenue
#youtube
Wealth of Geeks - Judgment Free Tips, Tricks, and Unique Insights to Make and Save Money
1 month ago
Social media marketing

Step-By-Step Guide To Earning Thousands With YouTube Tutorials - Wealth of Geeks

Youtube offers lucrative opportunities for sharing knowledge and making money through tutorial videos. [ more ]
Yahoo
1 month ago
Privacy technologies

YouTube prevents ad-blocking mobile apps from accessing its videos

YouTube is intensifying efforts against mobile ad-blocking apps, emphasizing the importance of ad revenue for content creators. [ more ]
Engadget
1 month ago
Privacy technologies

YouTube prevents ad-blocking mobile apps from accessing its videos

YouTube is cracking down on ad-blocking apps for mobile, emphasizing the importance of supporting creators through ad revenue or Premium subscriptions. [ more ]
Modern Retail
1 month ago
Marketing

How YouTube Shopping is upping its social commerce competition with TikTok

YouTube enhances Shopping features for creators to boost monetization opportunities. [ more ]
www.cnn.com
2 months ago
Marketing

Shemakes$20,000 a month to make 1-minute YouTube videos.InsideGoogle's strategy to beat TikTok

YouTube is paying top Shorts creators tens of thousands of dollars monthly.
YouTube incentivizes creators with ad revenue share for Shorts to compete with TikTok and Instagram. [ more ]
AWeber
2 months ago
Marketing

How To Get Your First 1,000 Subscribers On YouTube | AWeber

Reaching 1,000 YouTube subscribers is a significant milestone with various benefits.
Less than 10% of YouTube channels achieve the 1,000-subscriber mark. [ more ]
moreyoutube
siliconvalleyjournals.com
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Carv raises $10M Series A to help gamers monetize their data

Carv secures $10M in Series A funding led by Tribe Capital and IOSG Ventures to advance data control and monetization services. [ more ]
Buffer: All-you-need social media toolkit for small businesses
1 month ago
Marketing

How to Make Money on Pinterest: For Creators and Businesses

Pinterest offers a unique opportunity for monetization due to user shopping intent. [ more ]
#generative-ai
The Verge
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Zuckerberg says it will take Meta years to make money from generative AI

The generative AI development at Meta is not expected to generate profits in the short term. [ more ]
CNET
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Perplexity Will Begin Placing Ads via Brand-Sponsored Queries in AI Chat

Perplexity plans to use brand-sponsored queries in suggested questions, influencing users towards specific products.
Generative AI industry is moving towards a 'freemium' model while Perplexity integrates ads in a unique way to monetize free queries. [ more ]
moregenerative-ai
CityAM
1 month ago
Marketing

Revolut plans advertising partnerships as it seeks new revenue streams

Revolut aims to become a superapp and plans to monetize customer data through targeted advertising. [ more ]
#social-media-platforms
Practical Ecommerce
1 month ago
Marketing

15 Apps for Live Streaming Video

Live streaming is a powerful tool for interacting with audiences, offering monetization options and a variety of platforms for different needs. [ more ]
Lindsey Gamble
1 month ago
Marketing

Facebook Launches New Full-Screen Video Player, Uniting Reels, Long Videos & Live Streams - Lindsey Gamble

Facebook updates creator earnings with monetization changes
Creators advised to focus on storytelling, experiment with Reels, create longer videos
Global rollout planned for updates that position Facebook competitively against TikTok and YouTube [ more ]
moresocial-media-platforms
InfoQ
1 month ago
DevOps

Durable Execution for Control Planes: Building Temporal Cloud on Temporal

Managed cloud services are a great way to provide better experiences for customers and monetize server technologies. [ more ]
London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago
Online Community Development

The future of social networks: What is SocialFi?

SocialFi blends social media with decentralized finances, empowering users with ownership and better monetization. [ more ]
#tipping
New York Post
1 month ago
Video games

Ex-video game exec slammed for bizarrely suggesting players tip developers: 'Always put burden on customers'

It may become common for players to tip game developers up to 30% extra to support them financially. [ more ]
Kotaku
1 month ago
Video games

Ex-Blizzard Exec Dragged For Suggesting Gamers Start Tipping

Gamers tipping extra for games may not align with player expectations and industry practices. [ more ]
moretipping
Shopify
1 month ago
Web design

Shopify Buy Button: How to Add to Any Website - Shopify

Shopify Buy Button integrates with any website builder
Beneficial for bloggers, artists, writers, influencers to sell online [ more ]
AdExchanger
1 month ago
Marketing

Can Streaming TV Make Shoppability Happen?; The Pro-Anti-Sharing Consensus | AdExchanger

Streaming audiences dislike ads but can't avoid them, necessitating innovative monetization solutions.
Shoppable TV faces challenges due to the difference in consumer behavior between traditional shopping networks and video-on-demand platforms. [ more ]
Creative Bloq
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Videoleap by Lightricks review: excellent AI features highlight nifty video app

Lightricks offers AI-powered video editing with imaginative features
Videoleap by Lightricks provides easy-to-use editing options for all skill levels and monetization opportunities. [ more ]
Forbes
2 months ago
Marketing

3 Remote Side Hustles For Passive Income In 2024

Start with existing network on LinkedIn to create sponsored content newsletters.
Monetize newsletters by selling advertising space to relevant businesses for passive income. [ more ]
GameSpot
2 months ago
Marketing

You'll Soon Start Seeing Ads On Discord--From Your Friends

Discord is introducing ads to its platform for revenue
Users can earn gifts by completing sponsored in-game tasks while streaming [ more ]
#podcasts
Semafor
2 months ago
Podcast

Apple muscles in on subscription podcasts | Semafor

Podcasters can aim for top Apple Podcasts feed placement via an application or revenue sharing.
Apple incentivizes podcasters to join the subscription program for premium placement. [ more ]
RAIN News
2 months ago
Podcast

Audioboom renews five podcasts representing 90-million downloads - RAIN News

Audioboom extended partnerships with top-tier podcasts for monetization and distribution.
Podcasts in the Audioboom Creator Network had 90 million downloads in 2023. [ more ]
morepodcasts
Above the Law
2 months ago
Law

Lawyers Often Shouldn't Refer Matters That Can't Be Monetized To Other Lawyers

Referrals can be advantageous but not all are equal, avoid non-monetizable referrals.
Accepting referrals can help expand practice but should prioritize beneficial ones. [ more ]
App Developer Magazine
2 months ago
Online marketing

Publisher Portal for in game audio ad monetization from Odeeo| App Developer Magazine

Publishers gain access to analytics and reporting tools previously only available for traditional ads.
Odeeo Publisher Portal streamlines ad management, offers insights, and improves monetization strategies. [ more ]
DL News
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Grass wants to put AI training data on a layer 2 blockchain - and it's using Solana to do it

Developing a Solana-based blockchain network for training AI data.
Grass app enables users to monetize Internet connection by offering network resources for AI training. [ more ]
Axios
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

A touchy AI boost for Reddit IPO

Reddit is exploring revenue options by selling content rights to an AI company for $60 million annually.
Reddit's attempt to monetize user content could clash with the platform's community-driven ethos. [ more ]
Shopify
2 months ago
Web design

What Is Monetization? A Practical Guide for Business Owners (2024) - Shopify

Monetization converts assets into revenue through strategies like advertising and subscriptions.
Understanding audience needs is key to successful asset monetization. [ more ]
TechCrunch
2 months ago
Startup companies

hopMy lands $18.5M to help influencers earn more money from promoting products | TechCrunch

ShopMy raised $18.5 million for creator platform
Platform connects creators with top brands and provides tools for monetization. [ more ]
Digiday
2 months ago
Podcast

Why podcast companies are investing in AI-generated podcast translations despite questionable quality

iHeartMedia delays launch of AI-translated shows to first half of 2024
Quality and monetization challenges with AI-generated translations [ more ]
www.gamespot.com
3 months ago
Video games

The Sims 4 Paid Packs Will Be More Aggressively Advertised In-Game

Players unhappy with 'packs you may like' icon in The Sims 4's latest update
New feature allows in-game purchase of expansion packs, prompting mixed reactions from players. [ more ]
Medium
3 months ago
UX design

Figma's only interest is revenue, and it's going to erode the design culture

Figma founders focused on monetization, not designers
Figma neglected UX, design community, and customers [ more ]
VG247
3 months ago
Video games

Stay tuned - more 2XKO updates are set to come "over the coming weeks"

2XKO editor in chief announced upcoming information updates through social media channels.
Momentum of information about 2XKO is increasing, addressing topics like monetization and netcode. [ more ]
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