Fashion History Goes Viral

NYC-based creator Wesley Breed has built a following of more than 680,000 by turning fashion history into tightly scripted, story-driven short-form videos designed to be saved, shared, and revisited.

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Breed focused early on structure: a clear lane, repeatable formats, and utility-first storytelling. His breakout moment came when he shifted from thrift hauls to educational explainers, content that delivered lasting value and signaled expertise.

Every video is scripted, narrated, and optimized for retention, using narrative setups that reward viewers for watching through.

Storytelling that respects the audience, compresses complex ideas, and carries cultural weight is becoming a durable advantage in an increasingly crowded feed.

Instagram Reels Hit Connected TV

Short-form video is officially moving into the living room.

Meta has begun testing Instagram Reels on connected TV, starting with Fire TV devices in the U.S., positioning Reels as a lean-back, shared viewing experience rather than a scroll-first mobile product.

Reels on TV reframes social video as channels, not feeds. Content is grouped by interests, plays automatically with sound, and removes friction like endless scrolling. The test signals Meta’s intent to compete more directly with YouTube as social video continues to capture a growing share of TV time.

What This Means for Digital Creators

• More surface area for discovery as short-form content reaches lean-back TV audiences beyond mobile.

• Stronger demand for retention-driven storytelling, not quick scroll hooks, as videos autoplay on bigger screens.

• New monetization pathways as creators increasingly intersect with CTV ads, FAST channels, and brand-funded formats.

Social platforms are becoming part of the TV ecosystem itself, reshaping how audiences discover, watch, and share content.

AI Creator Platform Humanz Raises $15M

Humanz has raised $15 million in new funding and acquired U.S.-based influencer companies Ubiquitous and Bambassadors, pushing its total capital raised to $32 million and signaling an aggressive expansion strategy heading into 2026.

The acquisitions deepen Humanz’s foothold in the U.S., now its primary growth market, adding enterprise brand relationships, performance-focused creator networks, and proprietary APIs built for paid social and user-generated content.

At the center of the strategy is performance and accountability, not scale for scale’s sake.

Humanz emphasizes AI-powered vetting, real-time analytics, and attribution tied directly to sales, responding to brand demand for creator programs that move beyond awareness into conversion.

With reported 250% year-over-year growth and support for more than one million creators, the company is betting that consolidation and measurement, not fragmentation, will define the next phase of the creator economy.

The Driven Podcast:

I sat down with Ian Boggs to break down how he went from posting daily Shorts to generating hundreds of millions of views and building a creator business capable of hitting seven figures in a single month.

Ian walks through the mindset shifts behind sustainable growth, why early viral wins can be deceptive, and how obsession, consistency, and niche discipline compound over time. We dig into Shorts strategy, retention mechanics, thumbnails for short-form, team building, and how he thinks about monetization beyond views.

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Gamma Seeks Creators for Paid NanoBanana AI Campaign

Gamma, the world's most popular AI presentation app with 70 million users, is seeking content creators to showcase their new NanoBanana feature: a Google Gemini model that lets you generate presentations, social carousels, and websites in minutes, then actually refine and export them. Paid partnership with fast payment processing within 24 hours of completion.

Ches Editions Seeks UK Haircare Creators for Gifted Holiday Campaign - Free Luxury Haircare Box valued at £180

Ches Editions, the award-winning British luxury haircare brand, is seeking UK-based creators to receive their iconic red box filled with 100% natural Shampoos, Conditioners, Hair Oils, and Hair Masks.

Share your experience with your followers through Instagram or TikTok Stories and be among the first to showcase their new luxury haircare line this holiday season.

Sweet Dill Seeks Product Recommendation Creators for Paid Partnership ($200-$1,000)

Sweet Dill is seeking content creators who use affiliate links in their product recommendation videos.

Join a paid partnership program designed to help you unlock the full earning power of your audience through advanced affiliate link protection technology. Limited spots available for creators who want to maximize their affiliate revenue this December.

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