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How online platforms monetize one-sided bonds between creators and fans
European countries have built a robust social and economic safety net for creators. Why not the US?
Recent news from TikTok, ConvertKit, and Ditto reveal an emerging new funnel for music creators to directly acquire, engage, and monetize fans.
What happens when a product company tries to run a platform?
Creators are businesses. Over time, they will start to act like it.
Why are they doing it? And will it work?