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Last week in our edition on my predictions for the creator economy in 2026, we announced we’re giving away $500 to 3 creators who share their experience with Creatorland with us. Learn more here or by clicking below:

Introducing the Dealsync Ambassador Program!

As many all know by now, Creatorland is launching Dealsync, a new tool designed specifically to help creators manage chaotic inboxes, win more deals, and stay organized with their brand contacts. We announced the waitlist a few weeks back, and 3,700 of you have already signed up!

The official release is just around the corner, and if you’d like to be part of the launch of Dealsync and earn cash through affiliate payments, custom prizes, and more - you can learn more and apply to be an official Dealsync ambassador here or by clicking below!

Now, on to the top stories and craziness in the creator economy this week!

Disney Characters On OpenAI

Disney just made its position in the AI copyright war clear.

On one side, it issued legal threats against Google for allegedly training AI on Disney IP without authorization. On the other, it signed a multi year partnership with OpenAI, including a reported $1B investment and access to tools like Sora.

With OpenAI, Disney gets guardrails, selective use of characters, and influence over how fans generate short form content. OpenAI gets legitimacy, capital, and access to one of the most valuable IP libraries in entertainment.

The risk is brand dilution. Critics warn that even limited AI use could flood the internet with low quality Disney adjacent content and trigger years of legal cleanup.

Despite the risk, AI in Hollywood is moving forward. The real question is who gets invited inside the IP vault, and who gets sued outside of it.

iShowSpeed Collabs with Beats by Dre Collab

Apple is finally expanding that playbook to the creator economy, tapping one of the biggest streamers in the world, IShowSpeed, as the face of a new campaign.

Beats sees streamers as the cultural equivalents of athletes for younger audiences, with always on access, obsessive fandom, and massive influence across platforms.

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The campaign debuted live during one of Speed’s streams, blending cinematic production with native creator energy. It was designed to feel less like an ad and more like an extension of his world.

Creators are no longer adjacent to culture. They are the culture. And major brands like Beats are restructuring long term partnerships around that reality.

The NBA Creator Cup

While most leagues tightly guarded highlights and access, the NBA went creator first as early as 2016, building formal programs and opening its content vault to digital creators.

That decision helped fuel global fandom, meme culture, and entire online ecosystems like NBATwitter.

Today, hundreds of creators receive access to footage, tools, and even live league events.

Creators are not just covering the league. They are part of the product, competing on the court, live streaming media days, and shaping how fans experience the sport.

As more athletes move into streaming and podcasting, the league is positioned to support them inside an ecosystem it has spent years intentionally building.

Exclusive Interview with Steven He

I sat down with Steven He to break down how he scaled to 100M+ monthly viewers and built the creator systems behind viral hits like “Emotional Damage.”

Steven walks through the optimization frameworks, retention analysis, and content systems he used to evolve from a struggling actor into one of YouTube’s most engineered creators.

This episode is a deep dive into trial, iteration, and systemized creativity, including the 220+ failed videos that ultimately led to his breakthrough.

🔥 Hot Opportunities

Check out some of the hottest opportunities on our job board below, and if you’re a brand looking for awesome creators to work with - you can recruit for your campaign for FREE. Just fill out this form or click below (takes 2 minutes), most jobs receive their first qualified candidates within 2-3 days of going live.

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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1. ^{As Disney takes sides in the AI copyright wars, is it worth gambling the House of Mouse on OpenAI? - https://diginomica.com/disney-takes-sides-ai-copyright-wars-it-worth-gambling-house-mouse-openai}

2. ^{Why Beats Is Betting on the Creator Economy With Its New Ad Campaign - https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/music/music-industry-news/ishowspeed-beats-ad-apple-kung-fu-1236448975/}

3. ^{NBA Creator Cup Highlights League’s Long-Time Focus On Digital Content - https://www.forbes.com/sites/johncassillo/2025/12/12/nba-creator-cup-spotlights-leagues-long-time-focus-on-digital-content/}