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Can TikTok Shop disrupt the gallery by empowering creators to sell fine art pieces?
TikTok Shop's push into luxury goods isn't stopping with the $11,000 handbags it listed. Another industry known for high-priced transactions is the world of fine art, and some artists are now selling their work directly to consumers via TikTok's retial hub. One of the first artists to sell pieces on TikTok Shop was Sophie Tea, a U.K.-based painter with a seven-digit TikTok following. According to The Art Newspaper, Tea reached out to TikTok Shop to explore the potential of a fine art category. After getting the go-ahead from the platform, Tea hosted a live stream where she sold her paintings for £2,800 (about $3,773) a pop. Visit Tubefilter for more great stories.
Australia limited teen access to social media. Now it’s trying to get a better deal for news media companies.
The Australian government has devised a new way to wring money out of social media platforms, and this time, news organizations stand to benefit. A proposed News Bargaining Incentive would introduce a new tax for Meta, YouTube, and TikTok, all of which would be required to deliver funding to traditional news providers. The initiative is essentially an updated version of Australia's News Media Bargaining Code, which passed in 2021. That piece of legislation allowed Australia to appoint independent arbitrators for deals between social media platforms and news orgs. That process, in theory, ensured that platforms paid a fair price for access to trusted news sources. Visit Tubefilter for more great stories.
Kick gambling streamer N3on is spending millions on his army of clippers
Clipping is the content creator equivalent of a startup doing digital ads. And if you’ve tuned into any episode of Shark Tank or looked at any ecom guru’s YouTube channel in the last few years, you know that the general approach is more in, more out. But is that approach working for creators? A few […] Visit Tubefilter for more great stories.
YouTube hits nearly $10 billion in Q1 ad revenue
Alphabet‘s stock jumped more than 6% in after-hours trading following a strong quarterly earnings call–a call that multiple times gave credit to YouTube for driving growth. It’s been just over six years since Alphabet started disclosing YouTube’s ad revenue as part of its quarterly earnings calls. The first disclosure, released in February 2020, revealed that […] Visit Tubefilter for more great stories.
Expedia buys into iShowSpeed’s world tours to sell vacations to Gen Z
iShowSpeed has arguably become the most famous globetrotter on the planet, and a travel company is taking advantage of his worldwide appeal. Expedia has announced a "multi-phase" partnership with Speed that includes sponsored live streams, Expedia-branded vehicles, Caribbean adventures, and much more. Expedia's collab with Speed (whose real name is Darren Watkins, Jr.) even has its own homepage. Visitors to Exspeedia.com (get it?) can follow Speed's current route, unlock behind-the-scenes content from his past travels, and vote on the locations he should visit next. Visit Tubefilter for more great stories.
Apple Easily Beats Wall Street Expectations, Services Revenue Shoots Up 16% to Record $31 Billion in March 2026 Quarter
Apple hit another high note in the first three months of 2026, delivering an earnings beat driven by a surge in iPhone sales and continued momentum in its Services segment. Apple’s Services business revenue in the quarter grew 16.3% to $30.98 billion. That beat Wall Street expectations for $30.4 billion, according to StreetAccount. The segment […]
5 Themes That Defined Possible 2026
From outcomes-based pricing to agent-led orchestration and the future of discoverability, these are the conversations that dominated Possible.
Senators Ban Themselves From Prediction Markets as Insider Trading Concerns Grow
Senators voted on April 30 to restrict themselves from prediction markets as there is an increasing concern of insider trading by government officials, CNBC reports. The resolution was spearheaded by Ohio Senator Bernie Moreno and immediately prohibits senators and staff from the markets. The platforms, like Kalshi and Polymarket, are quickly growing in popularity as […]
Watch the newest commercials from Chubbies, Black Rifle, Breyers and more
Black Rifle Coffee Company hypes its energy drink Black Rifle Energy.
Antonio Lucio Joins PayPal as CMO Amid Massive Restructure
The company is separating into three segments organized around PayPal, Venmo, and crypto.
X Revamps Its Ads Manager, Folding in New AI Performance Tools
X has revamped its advertising platform, integrating new AI capabilities designed to improve ad targeting and delivery.
Three Takeaways From Meta and Google’s Earnings Calls
Both companies are spending massively on AI infrastructure: It’s a gambit that could pay off as signals point to AI improving advertising performance.
Week of April 20 Cable News Ratings: Viewership After WHCD Incident
Fox News was the only network with across-the-board week-to-week gains.
Chess.com Surpassed 250 Million Users And Is Launching a New Advertising Gambit
Ads make up just 10% of its revenue. The platform hopes to grow that number without alienating its paying subscribers.
Ingles Markets loses proxy fight over board seat
The grocer’s shareholders have elected Rory Held, a representative of investment firm Summer Road, to the company’s board of directors despite a vigorous effort by Ingles to defeat his nomination.
Wayfair touts market share gains in retail’s toughest category
The home goods retailer also posted a healthy Q1 sales increase, but its struggles with profitability continued as net loss barely budged.
Kohl’s delves into AI for gift finding, aiding associates
The retailer launched a conversational AI agent to help shoppers find gifts, and is evolving how associates engage with data using the technology.
‘Flat Earth’ TV Series in the Works at Vice Studios From Debut Novelist Anika Jade Levy (EXCLUSIVE)
A TV series adaptation of Anika Jade Levy’s critically acclaimed debut novel, “Flat Earth,” is in the works at Vice Studios with Levy as co-creator. Published by Catapult Books in the US and Little, Brown in the UK in November 2025, “Flat Earth” is described as “a wry, sharply observed portrait of female ambition in […]
Sociable: Life stage matters more than age for in-app brand promotions
A Meta study found that behaviors such as “digital pebbling” are prevalent across every generation, and expert knowledge matters more than fame.
Splendid Communications wins Cadbury Ice Cream social media account
The appointment follows a competitive pitch.
Market Basket names new president
Chuck Casassa, a 50-year veteran of the New England supermarket chain, is being promoted from director of operations.
Fresh Thyme revamps loyalty program with new points system
The Midwestern specialty grocer will give shoppers 10 points per dollar spent, and perks like early access to weekly deals and sneak peeks at new products.
Sprouts’ holds steady in Q1 with a focus on affordability
Following disappointing 2025 results, the specialty grocer is making selective price adjustments while continuing its ambitious growth plans.
Albertsons and its CEO face a ‘make or break’ 2026
One year into Susan Morris’s tenure atop the grocery chain, analysts say the chief executive has stabilized the business following its failed merger with Kroger but faces continuing challenges.