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Tubi Teams Up with Tiktok, Feat. Rich Bloom & The Verdicts Changing Social Media Forever
Why It Matters
The collaboration bridges short‑form social media talent with traditional streaming, opening new revenue streams for creators and diversifying Tubi’s content library. As audiences increasingly discover entertainment on platforms like TikTok, this partnership shows how legacy services can stay relevant by tapping into that creator economy, making it a timely model for the evolving media landscape.
Key Takeaways
- •Tubi partners with TikTok to produce long‑form creator series.
- •Success measured by engagement, not follower count, for creator selection.
- •Tubi funds production, offers exclusive window and revenue share.
- •Program launched with 200 creators, 20 exclusive titles, scaling fast.
- •Creator content drives younger viewers and boosts platform retention.
Pulse Analysis
The new partnership between Tubi and TikTok marks a pivotal shift in the creator economy, moving short‑form stars into long‑form streaming. By leveraging TikTok’s massive discovery engine and Tubi’s ad‑supported platform, the two companies aim to turn viral personalities into serialized content that can compete with traditional TV. This collaboration responds to advertisers’ demand for fresh, engaged audiences and gives TikTok creators a clear path to monetize beyond the app. As streaming saturation grows, the ability to repurpose short‑form followings into hour‑long narratives offers both platforms a competitive edge.
The program selects creators based on engagement metrics, view velocity and content quality rather than sheer follower counts. Tubi’s Originals team provides guidance and limited development resources, while creators retain full creative control and IP ownership. Production costs are partially funded by Tubi, with an exclusive streaming window and a revenue‑share model that aligns incentives for both parties. This structure mirrors traditional studio deals but remains flexible enough for fast‑moving digital talent, allowing creators like Keelan Campbell and Nabella Noor to transition smoothly from TikTok clips to feature‑length projects.
Since its launch nine months ago, the initiative has onboarded over 200 creators, produced more than 20 exclusive series, and plans dozens more within the year. Early data shows these titles attract younger viewers who spend comparable time to legacy audiences, but retain longer after initial exposure. Tubi reports that 63 % of surveyed users feel creator content is as seamless as TV, and 67 % view it as more original. By blending creator‑driven narratives with Hollywood catalogues, Tubi strengthens its position against rivals and demonstrates that timely investment in the creator economy can unlock sustainable growth.
Episode Description
This week: we sit down with Tubi's Rich Bloom to break down their massive new partnership with TikTok. We dive into how they identify short-form talent like Kelon Campbell to create feature films, and how creators retain ownership of their IP.
Plus, Josh gives us the inside scoop from the NewFronts in NYC. From LinkedIn's swanky party to YouTube's AI search announcements and the rise of shoppable TV.
Finally, we discuss the monumental legal verdicts against Meta regarding algorithmic harm to youth and what it means for the future of social media.
What you’ll learn:
-- How Tubi and TikTok transition short-form stars to long-form content
-- The inside details on IP ownership and revenue sharing for creators on Tubi
-- The biggest trends from NewFronts, including shoppable TV and AI creator search
-- What recent court rulings against Meta mean for the future of social algorithms
00:00 Welcome to Creator Upload
01:05 Rich Bloom on Tubi & TikTok
02:40 Terri Joe's Tubi Success
04:25 Picking Creators for Long-Form
07:40 IP Ownership & TikTok's Strategy
13:50 Tubi's Funding & Rev Share
16:16 Hollywood Meets Creator Content
22:07 NewFronts 2026 NYC Recap
28:36 Shoppable TV & AI Integration
34:18 Major Meta Lawsuit Verdicts
40:20 Will Algorithms Change?
43:28 Wrap Up & Outro
Creator Upload is your creator economy podcast, hosted by Lauren Schnipper and Joshua Cohen.
Follow Lauren: https://www.linkedin.com/in/schnipper/
Follow Josh: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuajcohen/
Original music by London Bridge: https://www.instagram.com/londonbridgemusic/
Edited and produced by Adam Conner: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamonbrand
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