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Creators aren’t just making content; they’re driving innovation, supporting tens of thousands of jobs, and contributing billions to the economy. Ensuring they have the right resources and policy support isn’t just good for creators; it’s good for the broader digital economy.
The creator economy still faces real challenges like skills gaps, limited funding, and infrastructure constraints. The launch of the All-Party Parliamentary Group at the YouTube Festival is a meaningful step toward bridging that gap and giving creators a stronger seat at the table.
New forum for Creators to engage policymakers unveiled at YouTube Festival
blog.youtube
Exciting development, Franky. The creator economy is evolving so rapidly, and having dedicated research and education will be key to understanding its long-term impact not just on content, but on entrepreneurship, monetization models, & the broader digital economy.
With AI and blockchain, entrepreneurs can scale authentic, values-aligned ventures. Growth is about connecting the right people to the right opportunities. #PersonalBranding #StrategicPartnerships #Innovation #GigEconomy #Authenticity
Personal branding and lifestyle entrepreneurship are unlocking $35B in growth, fueled by strategic relationships and life transitions. Micro-influencers, corporate alliances, and purpose-driven partnerships show trust and authenticity drive success.
Unlocking High-Growth Opportunities in Personal Branding and Lifestyle Entrepreneurship: The Power of Strategic Relationships and Life Transitions
Unlocking High-Growth Opportunities in Personal Branding and Lifestyle Entrepreneurship: The Power of Strategic Relationships and Life Transitions
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Companies have a chance to rethink partnerships so creators capture their share. Done right, it’s a win-win: brands reach audiences authentically, and creators thrive. #CreatorEconomy
Creator marketing is growing fast, with brand spend set to rise 12% this year, but the money isn’t always reaching creators directly. Bigger budgets don’t automatically mean bigger opportunities for the talent driving engagement.
More money is flowing into creator marketing — just not directly to creators
As brands grow their spending on creators, most of the increase is going toward paid creator media, rather than direct sponsorship deals.
digiday.com
Excited for ADE this October! 🎶 Bump will be in Amsterdam again, and we’d love to meet fellow innovators and music lovers. If you’re attending, reach out; let’s connect! #ADE2025
Amsterdam Dance Event
Electronic music gathers here
www.amsterdam-dance-event.nl
Excited to share that Bump is proud to sponsor Tech Week 2025, alongside a local LA credit union! If you’ll be at the event, reach out; we’d love to connect and chat about innovation, fintech, and all things tech. #LATechWeek2025
Tech Week 2025
a16z presents Tech Week, bringing together the top funds, startups, and companies around the globe.
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Exactly, Nick. The tools are incredible, but they only help if we guard our focus. Deep, consistent work is really the differentiator in getting meaningful things done.
Interesting perspective, Brandon. But isn’t the beauty of the creator economy that it gives individuals freedom and control, something unions often struggle to provide? Maybe independence is the real advantage here.
Absolutely, Franky. The creator economy is changing how people discover products. Authenticity and trust often matter more than traditional ads. Creators are influencing behavior and building sustainable businesses around it.
It’s a chance to evolve from being hired talent to becoming long-term partners and, in many cases, entrepreneurs building media empires. #CreatorEconomy #GrowthMindset #BusinessTrends
It’s not just about reach anymore; it’s about results, speed, and the unique trust they’ve built with their audiences. For creators, this moment is about more than pricing power.
Creator fees are rising, sometimes doubling year over year, and it’s catching a lot of brands off guard. It makes sense, as demand surges and creator-led campaigns become a bigger part of the marketing mix, creators are responding with more confidence, clearer boundaries, and higher expectations.
Creators are 'doubling' their rates as they capitalize on brands' growing interest
As brands lean into creator marketing, rising influencer rates have become a source of frustration for some marketers.
digiday.com
Yes, the NFT space still has challenges, but the bigger picture is clear: we’re entering a future where creators don’t just participate in the economy. They help define it. #CreatorEconomy #NFTs #Blockchain
Now? With a wallet and a smart contract, an artist in Lagos can sell directly to a collector in Berlin and earn royalties every time that work changes hands.
NFT marketplaces are doing more than selling digital art. They’re rewriting the rules of ownership, access, and income for creators around the world.

For years, creators had to rely on middlemen to monetize their work: labels, galleries, and publishers.
The Future of Digital Art: How NFT Marketplace Development is Shaping the Creator Economy
Discover how NFT marketplaces are transforming the way creators earn, own, and interact with their audiences in the modern digital economy.
vocal.media
And that future isn’t on the horizon anymore. It’s here. #Fintech #DigitalFinance #AI #Innovation #FutureOfFinance
They’re scaling fast, delivering impact with leaner infrastructure, and setting new standards for how finance adapts in real time. The takeaway? The future of finance won’t be built on legacy systems; it will be built on agility, intelligence, and trust.
It’s proof that digital finance, AI, and automation have gone from experiments at the edge to forces shaping the core of our financial system. What’s especially interesting is how these companies are redefining efficiency.
A great week for the Bump team, between the recent Trapital Summit and the Capitalize VC General Annual Meeting in Chicago⎯shoutout to our COO Sir Charles Hill who held down the fort in the Windy City.

#TrapitalSummit #CapitalizeVC
The creator economy is on track to exceed $1 trillion by 2034. What started as content creation is now full-scale entrepreneurship; creators are building businesses through subscriptions, merchandise, affiliates, and beyond.

#CreatorEconomy #FutureOfWork #Entrepreneurship
Creator Economy Market to Reach USD 1,072.8 Billion By 2034
Global Subscription Economy Market size is expected to be worth around USD 2,129.92 Billion By 2034, growing at a CAGR of 15.9%.
technotrenz.com
For companies on either side of the deal, that means more pressure to scale fast and deliver real value.