The fans have been ignored for far too long, despite the facts they are the ones bringing value to the creator economy. How can this be made better? I’d be sharing more insight on this moving forward.#creatorfaneconomy #sethadeyi #creator

New Episode: A fascinating look at the rise and reckoning of a self-taught coder who helped define an era of online gaming 🎮 At just 21, Michael Reitzenstein was running one of the first web-game companies with in-app purchases - earning thousands a day. But behind the early success came hard lessons: scaling too fast, co-founder tension, and realising that momentum without focus can be dangerous. In this episode of Fayl Tales, Michael shares: 💡 The story behind early Flash-era hits like Stunt Pilot and Dogfight ⚙️ Why understanding your audience matters more than passion 🎢 The hidden costs of rapid growth 🧭 How luck, leadership, and timing shape startup success 🎧 Available on all platforms and youtube!

What does it really look like to go full time as a creator? Becca Farsace's latest video is one of the most honest breakdowns I’ve seen from a content creator building a business around their creativity. In her first year as an independent tech creator, she made $151K, with 75% coming from brand deals, 10% from YouTube, and 7% from Patreon. What’s most interesting isn’t just the numbers but the structure behind them. It shows how creators are learning to balance artistic freedom with business thinking. Saying no to the wrong partnerships is as important as saying yes to the right ones. Taking creative risks can be the difference between survival and growth. And taking breaks is part of what makes this sustainable long term. This is the reality of the modern creator: running a one-person media company, balancing income streams, emotional energy, and audience trust. The people who will thrive aren’t just the ones who grow fast, but the ones who learn how to build something they can actually sustain. https://lnkd.in/e7NrQcGF

It's easy to lose perspective in any industry, especially when comparing oneself to the greats. Consider legends like Bob Hope or Johnny Carson, who dedicated over 30 years to their craft. Today’s creators have a unique advantage: global distribution. Unlike previous generations limited by network constraints, modern platforms offer unprecedented reach and opportunity. #perspective #industrygreats #distribution #opportunity #creators

Want to know how to turn subscribers into income? Here is the best tip by Wouter Meens... #arthajobboard #creator #jobboard #tipforcreator #creatoreconomy #creator #incomeforcreators #linkedincommunity

WEBTOON Entertainment is partnering with BOOM! Studios to bring several of BOOM!'s award-winning comic series to its English-language platform in the exclusive vertical-scroll format. This strategic move introduces major traditional titles, including James Tynion IV's blockbuster Something Is Killing the Children, along with fan favorites Wynd, Fence, and Lumberjanes, to the digital, mobile-optimized format. Both companies view the collaboration as an essential step to reach new, global audiences by adapting acclaimed series for WEBTOON's unique platform. Read more about here https://bit.ly/47gQFeQ #Verticalization #Webtoon #BOOMStudios #Manga #Comics #CCC

Today's episode is with Don MacKinnon, co-founder and CTO at Searchcraft. We have covered several topics from how Searchcraft started to transitioning from agency work to startup and managing teams The episode is available on: Youtube: https://lnkd.in/ddQW8hjg Audio: https://lnkd.in/et8fwSuH Website: https://lnkd.in/dUDMw5uD

🎉 Deal close news: Draft Partners is delighted to have advised Tiny Studios on their successful sale to Spin. We are proud to have supported Celia Hodgson and the Tiny team throughout this process, from preparation, negotiation and diligence through to completion, and to have helped secure a deal that recognises the creativity, resilience and value they’ve built. This transaction brings together two highly creative businesses with complementary strengths. Tiny’s expertise in video and content production aligns seamlessly with Spin’s social-first approach, creating a combined platform with greater scale, capability and reach. Spin - An independent creative-first global social agency with +70 staff, and growing impressively year on year, counts brands including; Atlantic Records, Five Guys, LMVH, Moet & Chandon, Lovehoney as their clients. Tiny - A creative production company with a focus on high-quality filmmaking, design and creative thinking across a wide range of purpose-led brands including V&A, Rosewood Hotel Group, SOJO. We're looking forward to seeing the exciting work the team will produce together.

We bet on a song from 2021 and now we're learning a very 2025 lesson. There was a time when reviving a 4-year-old song would've been laughed out of the room. But when we looked back at Shaun Milli’s "Love Me", we didn’t see old—we saw overlooked. No video. No radio. No real push. Just a song that still felt special. So, we gave it what it never got: a marketing plan, a real rollout, and belief. In an industry addicted to what’s new, we bet on something great that had simply been overlooked. And the results? Streams up. Fans engaged. Momentum building. Here’s the takeaway: 🚫 “Old” doesn’t mean “expired” ✅ Sometimes, the hit isn’t new. It’s just finally getting its moment. 🎯 Great ideas — like great songs, sneakers, or startups — just need the right timing and team. 👉 Read the full article to see what we're doing and what other industries can learn from this approach. https://lnkd.in/eEHAyZJ8 #Marketing #BrandStrategy #NoRules #TimingMatters #ProductMarketing #EntertainmentBusiness #LinkedInCreators #Storytelling #FromDormantToDominant #ShaunMilli #MusicMarketing #GrowthStrategies

What happens when play doesn’t end after the workshop? We ran a game session with the Grow Disrupt team earlier this year with no idea what results would come out of it. When we found out that it inspired the creation of a whole new game, we knew we had to sit down with the team and find out what happened and why! So here’s the full interview with all the juicy details! (including how play unlocked empathy, independence, and a sense of belonging that no training manual or culture session ever could)  If you’ve ever wondered how “bringing your whole self to work” actually looks in practice, this story will show you.