Peggy K's Creator News

Dear readers, I hope you are enjoying spring weather and not glued to your internet device (I’m trying to get out more). This week there are updates for YouTube, Twitch, AdSense, Threads and more. I am debating whether to live stream this Sunday, as I’m feeling better this week. If you catch me, stop by and say hello in the live chat. It’s like riding a bike, right? Get Creator Weekly in your email inbox every Saturday. This Week’s Top Updates YouTube Studio now has an account status overview. YouTube enforces Community Guidelines in channel descriptions. YouTube advertiser-friendly Shocking Content policy prohibits monetization of young-looking subjects in distress. YouTube tests mobile app redesign with swipeable feeds. Twitch cracks down on viewbotting and is testing Streamer Shouts messages to fans. Edits video editing app has new Instagram stats, caption customization controls and AI Fuse for blending photos into...

This week I am loving watching the sliding, twirling, and swooshing in the Winter Olympics (from warm inside, of course). It’s amazing to see what the athletes can do. And I like the camera work with drones and the skating videographer for an immersive experience. But now I think I’m ready for spring. This week there are updates for Apple Podcasts, YouTube Shorts, LinkedIn, Restream, Meta, Snapseed and more. 📨 Subscribe to get Creator Weekly by email. 👂 Listen to the Creator Weekly podcast in YouTube Music 🔴 Watch Creator Weekly Live episodes Top news and updates this week Apple Podcasts is adding video. Generate music and lyrics with Lyria 3 in the Gemini app or YouTube Shorts editor. The YouTube Shorts editor now lets you precisely edit clips. In the YouTube Studio mobile app, Shorts will display as a grid, rather than as a list. LinkedIn is fighting “engagement pods” and inauthentic comments. Restream Studio lets you simultaneously stream vertical and landscape, eit...

We are in the midst of tech company convention season. This week it was TwitchCon, with a slew of new features Twitch will be rolling out this year. Next week it’s the Apple WWDC. After Google I/O and last week’s slew of YouTube updates it’s not surprising they are a bit quiet this week. What we do have are future-looking updates from Twitch, post visibility customization options for your Reddit profile, free Photoshop for Android, Bing’s new Sora AI-powered video creator and more. 📨 Subscribe to get Creator Weekly by email. Top news and updates this week News from TwitchCon : Dual format & 2K streaming, easier Clips creation, Rewind a stream, and more Twitch makes it easier to become an Affiliate Choose which posts and comments appear on your Reddit profile Use the new Sora-powered Bing Video Generator for free. YouTube blurs thumbnails in the results of “sensitive” searches. Edits video editor by Instagram has new transitions, more precise clip trimming On your iPhone...

YouTube celebrated its 20th birthday this week (that makes me feel so old!). Plus the new Instagram Edits video editor is now available, Adobe connects your verified identity (via LinkedIn) to your digital art, and more updates from AdSense, Facebook, Bluesky, and Threads. 📨 Subscribe to get Creator Weekly by email. Top news and updates this week YouTube celebrates its 20th birthday with facts, figures, and new features. YouTube is testing Search AI Overviews that highlight clips in response to shopping or location searches. AdSense updates the account Policy Center to make it easier to understand ad-serving issues. Instagram’s Edits free video editing app is now available for iOS and Android. Facebook is battling spam at least in part to help Creators get their posts seen. Linktree now offers multiple ways for Creators to monetize, including Kajabi course creation, selling digital products, and sponsored links. Medium adds email notifications for new posts. Google Chrome...

Welcome to another edition of Creator Weekly. I’ve been under the weather this week, so I’ll just get down to business and suggest you read on. 📨 Subscribe to get Creator Weekly by email. Top news and updates this week YouTube mid-roll ads will be less likely to be interruptive. Twitch announced plans for 2025, including monetization for everyone. Twitch launched a sharable Creator Profile to help streamers open to sponsorships. YouTube has more than 1 billion monthly podcast viewers. YouTube improved their Replace Song feature, including AI-powered suggestions. YouTube’s Creator Insider channel has their own community. Use AI-powered Dream Screen to create clips for YouTube Shorts (in supported countries). TikTok made a major update to its desktop web layout, including improved viewing of live streams and a floating video player. StreamYard upgraded its AI Clips feature and launched easier image sharing. Instagram’s Reels algorithm went bad, showing some users a strea...