While everyone noticed when high profile streamers like Shroud, Timthetatman, and Pokimane signed deals to stream exclusively on Twitch, few have noticed the other group being signed – their future stars. Unlike the top talent, most of the streamers being signed are not recognizable...
When it comes to Twitch ads, streamers are fairly united in the belief that current implementations are bad. Whether it’s pre-rolls, unskippable 30-seconds, or just intrusive experiences that discourage people from exploring new channels. That’s further exacerbated by low...
I’m the kind of person that likes to analyze data… and Twitch has a ton of data points. But unfortunately, they don’t really share that amalgamated insight with creators. As such, I take it upon myself to regularly seek out information and deliver value. In this case...
Back on January 20th, 2020, BadBunny, a notorious Twitch streamer made waves for a rant she made against her non-subscribers. The rant was viewed at least 4.3M views on Twitter, millions of times on YouTube, and over 1M views on Twitch clips. It was also covered by esports news media...
Over a dozen Overwatch streamers got a pretty significant Christmas gift over the last 2 days – an influx of cash totally nearly $25,000. The money has been contributed in various ways including Bits (Twitch’s Platform Currency), Gifted Subs and direct cash donations. Anyone...
Twitch just launched a surprising new feature for Partners called “Emote Rewards for Bits”. As the name suggests, the feature will reward people who support the streamer with bits in the form of a unique unlockable emote. Previously, the only reward that you would get from...
Patreon remains one of the best ways for creators to monetize their content through fan funding. The platform has undergone some changes over the last couple of years, but the core concept is the same – if you love a creator, support their creations with a small monthly amount. We...
Ninja, aka Tyler Blevins, has been in the media a ton lately. First, it was niche gaming media when he became the Twitch user with the biggest subscriber count (which at the time was 50,000). Then, his live stream with Drake took over mainstream media for the record number of viewers...
When we last touched on the topic of Influencer Agencies, we shared a guide on how content creators can get an influencer agent. While the benefits of having an agent seem apparent, we wonder if there are any negatives to it. While we did speak with a couple content creators who are have...
Patreon was founded back in 2014 by a musician who wanted to make it easier for creatives to make a living thanks to their fans. Since then, tens of thousands of YouTubers, podcasters, and other creatives have flocked to the service. The concept is simple – you offer something to...
