Social Media Managers Rebranded as Growth Engineers
They’re calling social media managers “growth engineers” now, she’s 100% spot on with this analysis
Best Newsletters Thrive Outside Platform Recommendation Engines
I noticed something counterintuitive recently— The newsletters I actually open every week for new apps, gear, tech finds are all independent. No trending page. No recommendation engine. Substack trained everyone to think platform equals distribution. The best curators aren’t there.
Paid Travel Writing Gigs and Grants Available Now
New opportunities on my Substack this week: ✈️ $100k National Geographic Grant for climate storytellers ✈️ GetYourGuide is looking for freelance travel writers ✈️ Paid opportunity for outdoor content creators to attend a retail show this summer ✈️ JRNY is...
Instagram Plus Adds Multi‑audience Story Lists for Creators
Instagram confirmed it is testing Instagram Plus, a premium subscription that would include multiple audience lists for Stories beyond Close Friends, rewatch count insights, and the ability to view Stories anonymously. The multi-audience lists feature, which previously appeared for some...
Four Surprising Threads Creator Trends From March
We track data from 2,000 Threads creators every month. Here are 4 findings from March that surprised me.
Substack's In-App Payments Set for Global Rollout by Mid‑2026
Substack in-app payments haven't become a big thing yet, as they're only available in the US and a few other countries. But I think they'll be rolled out globally by mid-2026 https://t.co/iHQrkcgbb6
Half of Surveyed Users Admit Tipping Less Due to Fatigue
In a clear sign that tipping fatigue is hitting home, nearly half of respondents to a new survey said they're not tipping as much as they used to. https://t.co/RfbfQZTASa
Fear‑mongering AI Content Fuels Creators' Profits
Hyper inflammatory anti-AI content is performing extremely well across the internet, and stoking people's fears by making AI seem extra evil only results in more profit for the content creator/slop article producer. There are so many ppl creating this content...
Beginner's Guide: Turn TikTok Views Into Real Income
How To Make Money on TikTok in 2026 (For Beginners) WATCH HERE 👉 https://t.co/TZ69rPuITw TikTok is still one of the biggest opportunities to make money online in 2026 but most beginners are going about it the wrong way. In this video, I break...
Freemium Plans Are Growth Savings, Not One‑Time Cash
A healthy freemium base is a growth savings account. Every month a portion upgrades. Remove the free plan and you get a one-time cash-out that looks like growth, but you're really just stealing from your future.
One Photo, Unlimited Pro‑Quality Angles Instantly
This multi-angle tool from Hailuo AI really redefines efficient creation Just upload one photo back shots, Dutch angles, and all kinds of views are generated instantly The quality honestly looks like it was shot by a professional team https://t.co/7GxVH3307M
5 Simple Tools Powered My 438
Writing online is how I built an 𝕏 audience to 438,000 and a $20,000,000 digital business. But my writing tech stack could not be simpler. I never start writing without these 5 tools:
Create Cinematic Spy Transformations with Seedance 2
🚨Seedance 2 just landed on Lovart AI and it's the most insane video AI I've ever touched. I made a cinematic spy transformation video in one prompt. Here's the exact step-by-step so you can do it too ↓ https://t.co/52GDy14dgm
AI Chat Generates, Schedules Threads in Your Voice
honestly I manage almost all my Threads content through Claude now. I open a chat, tell it what I want to post, it drafts it in my voice, I approve, and it schedules directly through BlackTwist. no dashboard. no copy-paste. just a...
AI Generates Full Video Ads From Text Alone
This is crazy… Now you can make a full video ad with sound just by typing a few words. No camera. No team. No editing. Everything is changing right in front of us. And most people don’t even know how powerful AI has become.
Make Your Spotify Pitch Cut Through Thousands
Spotify gets hundreds of thousands of pitches a week. Here's how to make yours stand out. https://t.co/x4oWfIVR3s
Earn
How to earn a full-time living as a writer in 2026: 1. Start writing online 2. Start ghostwriting on the side 3. Sell a digital product in your niche 4. Upsell clients to get to $10k+ per month 5. Quit your 9-5 job so you...
Considering Premiere Pro Mobile Over CapCut? Users Share Experiences
Has anyone switched from CapCut or Edits to Premiere Pro Mobile? If so, how's it going? I used to be all CapCut, now I'm 80% edits, 10% CapCut, 10% TikTok (because reasons). Premiere pro looks good but intimidating
Re‑bundling Long‑form Video to Combat Cheap Short‑form Rise
Re-bundling is picking up speed (although there's a long way to go) as connecting high cost low margin long form video to low cost high margin services is part of the solution...Strategic question is will re-bundling & consolidation be enough...
Buy, Remix, Sell Vibe‑Coded Apps on Anything
wait… you can now buy, remix, and sell vibe-coded apps directly on @Anything 👀 pretty sure these devs never f*cking sleep.
Thai Randolph Launches NILE & Co., Acquires BuzzFeed
Thai Randolph Launches NILE & Co., Creator-Driven Media Company That Has Acquired BuzzFeed’s As/Is and Goodful Brands https://t.co/XyY5sffSyU via @variety
Sports Betting Now Dominates Hip‑hop Podcast Ads
The goal is to target young men everywhere. Its deeper than sports. Nearly every hip-hop podcast is now sponsored by sports betting or some gambling app. I miss the days of Mail Chimp and Casper
Evergreen Content Revives Old Posts When Trends Shift
I posted a video about Claude almost a year ago. Forgot about it, moved on, created other content. Last month, a wave of people switched from ChatGPT to Claude, and that old video started picking up views again. This is what I mean...
Higgs X Seedance 2.0 Cuts 90% of Production Work
Thanks to Higgs x Seedance 2.0, we can skip about 90% of the production work. - No equipment - No reshoots - No endless edits It’s basically: references → cues → a full, cinematic result. Honestly, this is pretty amazing. https://t.co/B1Zd3uXVaw
Win Online with Tiny, Consistent Content Effort
It has literally never been easier to win: • 94% of blogs have fewer than 5 posts • 99% of podcasts have fewer than 21 episodes • 85% of YouTube channels have less than 10 videos • Americans spend 2.5 hours per day doom-scrolling You...
AI Replaces Human Clip Teams in Influencer Growth
Top Influencers’ Secret Weapon for Engagement Might Be Replaced by AI Influencers rely on armies of clippers to flood feeds with viral short videos Creators spend big: with up to $50K monthly campaign spend, and millions paid via platforms like Whop But now,...
YouTube Denies Existence of 90‑second Unskippable Ads
YouTube says it does not have 90-second unskippable ads despite user reports YouTube denies its running 90-second unskippable ads despite widespread user reports Users have shared screenshots showing “skip in 90+ seconds” prompts on TV YouTube says the feature isn’t live or in...
Boost LinkedIn Engagement with AI-Powered Post Optimization
Trying to get more involved with the @LinkedIn community, but are finding that your posts don't get engagement? Use AI to make 'em more engaging. Here's how to give it a try: https://t.co/y53idal1Jb #linkedin #chatgpt #ai #socialmedia https://t.co/ZOLyMg2fJg
Scheduling Posts Won’t Damage Instagram Reach, Says Mosseri
Adam Mosseri confirmed what I have been telling you for YEARS... scheduling your content does not hurt your reach on Instagram. 👏
Earn $1M on YouTube with Just 1K Subscribers
How do you actually make significant money on YouTube? @TintinSmith is the ex-manager of Ali Abdaal. In this YouTube business masterclass we cover: - How you can hit $1M with just 1,000 subscribers - The exact system you should use - Who to hire and...
Link Every Post to a Launch, End Randomness
The fastest way to stop “random posting” as a solopreneur is to tie every piece of content to a specific launch. My simple Launch Content OS: - Pick 1 offer + 1 date - Map 3 buyer questions - Turn each into: a story,...
MovieFlow Releases Seedance 2.0, Kling
🚨 MovieFlow just launched Seedance 2.0 and Kling 3.0. And you can generate your first 15 seconds completely free right now. No card. No catch. Here's everything you need to know 🧵
Dreamina Seedance 2.0 Gives Real Creative Control
Dreamina Seedance 2.0 isn't just multimodal #DreaminaSeedance2 it's the first time I've felt actual control over what I'm making. Text, image, and video inputs. Consistent results across scenes. Expressive and precise. Go try it yourself on Dreamina AI. @dreamina_ai
TikTok Live Viewership Plummets 12% as Twitch Gains
TikTok lost nearly 12% of its live viewership in Q1 of 2026! Twitch +4.46% Kick +1.79% YouTube -0.24% TikTok -11.92% Stats via StreamsCharts
Clickable Caption Links Are Optional; Stick with Bio
Yes... there some people who have access to a new Instagram feature that allows them to have a clickable link in their caption. No... you don't need to change your entire strategy or freak out if you don't have the feature. We...
Red Flags Emerge in Khaby Lame's $975M TikTok Deal
Exclusive: new red flags are popping up around @tiktok_us star @KhabyLame's $975M deal. Details from @dwhate & I: https://t.co/LRbQpJI28n
Maximize Impact by Remixing Every Piece of Content
Too many folks think creation is a one-and-done event. They hit publish and move on. That’s a ridiculously flawed model. The real magic? It’s in the remix. Take that blog post, turn it into a thread. Take that thread, turn it into...
X Introduces AI-Driven Translation and Photo Editing
X rolled out automatic post translation and AI photo editing powered by Grok https://t.co/e942XQ7TIA #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology #Tech #TechNews https://t.co/Y6qrxEiI7j
Add One Extra Offer, Earn 50% More
5 ways to monetize a paid newsletter beyond subscriptions: 1. Template packs 2. Monthly subscription 3. Paid webinars 4. Low-ticket upsells in welcome emails 5. Quarterly digital product drops Most writers would *easily* take home 50% more money just adding one of these.
OpenClaw Beats All YouTube Summary Tools
I’ve tried everything out there for YouTube summary and diarization and the best with my OpenClaw hands down is https://t.co/vixKMpUmqO Well done @patelnav
Issa Rae's Hoorae Media Launches TikTok Microdrama ‘Screen Time’
Exclusive: Issa Rae’s Hoorae Media Sets First Microdrama Series ‘Screen Time’ in TikTok Content Deal | https://t.co/ul0vqgzsvi
Give Value, Skip Intro, Automate Freebies for Reel Success
I've been testing Trial Reels... and I finally had one "pop off" 👀 What I've seen working so far: ✓ give a TON of information away in the video ✓ these aren't posts for people to get to know you ✓ use a ManyChat...
AI Makes Thousands of Manga Series Affordable to Animate
A full K-pop action series just got made in 3 days on Higgs with Seedance 2.0. One person. No studio. No budget. There are over 100,000 manga and webtoon titles that have never been animated because it costs $150K to $300K per...
Execs Courting Substack Researchers Signals Shifting Media Outreach
Industry execs talking to Substack researchers? What's next, investors talking to podcasters? It's not 2013 anymore bro... https://t.co/in3xaJJerS
500 Creators Converge to Shape Media’s Future
Press Publish LA: The Hollywood Creator Summit May 28th on the Fox Studios Lot 500 Creators. One Room. Learn where the future of media is heading. Seats by application only. https://t.co/LGXCg0akX1 https://t.co/9KVwGnpQFe
Distribution Compounds over Time, Patience Unlocks Growth
Nobody talks about this but distribution compounds just like money does. First few months feel like you're shouting into a wall. Same effort. Same systems. Nothing seems to be working. Then something shifts.
Google Gemini’s Lyria Generates Full Songs
Creating song lyrics with AI is so 2025. Now you can compose entire songs using the Lyria model in Google Gemini. It's pretty darn astonishing. Here's how it works, with sample tracks in a variety of styles: https://t.co/7pNLIXLKWJ #gemini #lyria...
YouTube Star to Star in Anime by One Piece Showrunner
Anime Series Featuring YouTube Streamer @ishowspeedsui, Written by ‘One Piece’ Showrunner Matt Owens, in the Works at Brian Robbins’ Big Shot Pictures (EXCLUSIVE) https://t.co/WVWgpUUrzL via @variety
Patreon Podcasters Earn $629M, up 33% in 2025
Patreon Says Podcasters Earned $629 Million in 2025, Up 33%, as Platform’s Biggest Content Category Keeps Growing https://t.co/kqWJ4iFyPm
YouTube Tests Auto-Speed to Save Viewers' Time
YouTube is testing a feature called Auto-Speed that automatically adjusts video playback rates to save time without losing comprehension. It's exclusive to Premium subscribers until April 27.