✨ Instagram is making a new app, TikTok featuring YOU, and YouTube’s partnership change…

Instagram is coming for TikTok 😱. Here’s what else is up:

 
📰 Content Creator News

🎥 Instagram’s new TikTok App?

Instagram is reportedly considering launching a separate app for its Reels feature to compete directly with TikTok. This move aims to attract creators seeking alternatives amid TikTok's uncertain future in the U.S.

Additionally, Instagram is offering substantial bonuses, ranging from $10,000 to $50,000 per month, to creators who post Reels exclusively on the platform.

📖 Read more: Instagram wants to give TikTok competition with rival Reels app
 

⭐️ TikTok is spotlighting YOU!

The TikTok Discover List 2025 is an annual, global showcase spotlighting 50 rising creators who are shaping trends and making significant cultural impacts both on and off the platform.

It serves to highlight emerging talent and provide them with increased exposure, support, and opportunities for growth!

📖 Read more: The Discover List: Meet the 2025 TikTok Creators to Watch

 
🤝 YouTube Lets Creators Pitch Brands for Shorts Sponsorships

YouTube introduced a new “creator-initiated video linking” feature that gives creators more control in securing brand deals on the platform.

In essence, this update flips the script – instead of waiting for brands to reach out, creators can tag a Short as open for sponsorship and YouTube will recommend these creator-initiated proposals to relevant brands.

📖 Read more: YouTube Expands Creator Control Over Ad Partnerships

 
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