A federal judge just approved the largest settlement in college sports history. Schools can now pay athletes $20.5M annually and offset costs through brand deals. Plus, how Creatorland is helping hundreds of creators re-ignite new deal flow by syncing Creatorland with gmail (Activate VIP Network).
In our 59th edition, 500 creators join Cookie Snaps as the COOKIE token sees a spike, VRChat dives into digital goods with a new avatar store, and Amaze locks in an exclusive merch deal with Ghost Gaming.
In our 63rd newsletter, we explore how modern marketing i redefined by creator-led strategies, a new social media app positioned as a TikTok alternative, and YouTubeās announcement of its Open Call initiative at Cannes Lions.