CONTENT CREATION

May 14 2025TECHNOLOGY

Photo to Video Magic: TikTok's New AI Feature

TikTok has just rolled out a new tool called TikTok AI Alive. This tool lets users transform still photos into moving videos within TikTok Stories. It's all thanks to some clever AI technology. The feature is tucked away in the Story Camera. It adds life to static images by introducing motion, atmospheric effects, and creative touches. For example, a photo of a beac...

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Apr 19 2025BUSINESS

The Podcast King Who Turned Down Big Money

Steven Bartlett is a name that has become synonymous with podcasting success. He is the mastermind behind "The Diary of a CEO, " a show that has amassed over 10 million YouTube subscribers and 20 million social media followers. This makes it one of the most popular podcasts in the world, second only to Joe Rogan's show. Bartlett's journey to the top has been anything...

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Mar 07 2025TECHNOLOGY

YouTube's Original Content: A Bold Move, A Bigger Misstep

YouTube, the world's biggest video platform, once tried to compete with streaming giants like Netflix by creating its own original shows. This wasn't the first time YouTube had dipped its toes into original content. They had previously tried to fund original content with the YouTube Original Channels initiative in 2012. This initiative gave out $100 million to doz...

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Feb 26 2025BUSINESS

Turning Likes into Dollars: The Amazon Influencer Path

Amazon's influencer program offers a unique way to make money online. It's all about being a content creator first. You need to have a strong presence on platforms like YouTube, Instagram, or TikTok. Once you've got that, you can apply to become an Amazon Influencer. This gives you your own little storefront on Amazon. You get to pick out products you think your foll...

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Feb 15 2025TECHNOLOGY

Tech Titans and the Content Conundrum

The tech industry is facing a significant challenge. Giant corporations are profiting from the ideas of artists, academics, and journalists without seeking permission or offering compensation. This issue is not new, and it's not limited to one company. OpenAI, for instance, has been in the spotlight for using content from various creators to develop their product, Ch...

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Jan 31 2025SCIENCE

The Rise of Digital Sex Workers

The world of adult content, especially on digital platforms, is changing fast. It's making us rethink how we view things like social norms and how our bodies are used in marketing. People are creating and sharing adult content on subscription-based websites. We have to start paying attention to this growing trend. Research into this topic is still new. Not many ...

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Jan 23 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Webtoons: A New Way to Tell Stories on Your Phone

Webtoons are a fun and modern way to tell stories. They're like digital graphic novels that you can scroll through on your phone. David J. Lee, who works at Webtoon Entertainment, says that people are spending lots of time reading these stories every day. He loves that webtoons are a new kind of digital storyboard. The company makes lots of money from people using th...

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Nov 27 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Netflix's First French Daily Soap: A Family Saga Unfolds

Netflix is joining hands with TF1 and Newen Studios to create its first French daily soap series, "Tout pour la lumière. " This family drama, set in the world of music and dance, will be filmed in Southern France, starting in 2025. The show is penned by Coline Assous, Yentl Coubes, and Maxime Cormier, and produced by Céline François. It's a big deal because Netflix w...

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Nov 06 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Taiwan's Big Creative Fest: Money, Stories, and Global Dreams

Taipei welcomed the Taiwan Creative Content Fest (TCCF) this week with a spotlight on cash and opportunities. The event, running Nov. 5-8, aims to boost local and Asian creators to the global stage. Sue Wang, deputy minister at Taiwan's Ministry of Culture, shared her vision: "We're setting big goals for TCCF in the coming years. " The fest, hosted at the Taipei Nang...

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Oct 04 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Skybound Entertainment's New Leader in Japan: Meet Mitsuru Oda

Ever wondered how a company like Skybound Entertainment expands into new markets? Well, they hire experts who know the territory inside out. That’s exactly what Skybound did when they brought on board Mitsuru Oda to lead their Japanese unit. With over 30 years of experience in the entertainment industry, Oda has worked with big names like Warner Bros. and Disney. He’...

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