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Aion 2 Global Launch Draws 400K Players But Monetization Sparks Backlash
Aion 2 hits 400K concurrent players on day one but Western players reject its dual monetization model.
BigGo Finance · 1m

Morning Brew Buys Creator Media Brand
Morning Brew acquires Express Checkout to boost creator monetization.
Adweek · 1m

Discord opens ads to smaller companies
Discord launches self-service ad tools and expands video ads to reach more advertisers and drive revenue beyond subscriptions.
Ars Technica · 1m

Slow Ventures Backs 3 Creators in $64M Creator Fund
Slow Ventures invests $1.5m-$3m in niche creators for trust-driven growth.
Adweek · 2m

Microsoft Work IQ Cuts AI Token Usage by 80%
Microsoft Work IQ reduces AI token costs by 80% for organizations.
Cloud Wars · 1m

Newsom Signs Hollywood Tax Credit Bill
California Gov. Newsom signs bill to protect Hollywood tax credits.
The Hollywood Reporter · 1m

Arena Group Signs $1 Billion Deal with Roundtable
Arena Group's $1 billion platform deal with Roundtable hinges on $89 million stake raise.
Adweek · 1m

YouTube upgrades comments and fan monetization
YouTube is rolling out GIFs in comments, members-only communities, and new ways for creators to earn from their fans.
TechCrunch · 1m

Spotify opens podcast payouts to 35 countries
Spotify is expanding its podcast partner program to 35 regions, letting creators earn from ads and Premium subscriptions across new markets.
TechCrunch · 1m