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Week 11 · 2026 · Edition #9

HollyTube↑ Rising
More and more, creators and Hollywood operate inside the same entertainment system. ​
Phil Rosenthal's hit travel food show is moving from Netflix to YouTube. Whalar launches Lighthouse Studios to build the next TV with creator content. Play.Works is launching Law by Mike. Salish Matter deal with Netflix.
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HollyTube
Creator TV, the shift from social to the big screen is clear
"Change or die. YouTube is TV." 70% of the global population is millennials or younger. For them, "TV" isn't a device or a network. It's streaming and social combined. They move from vertical video to horizontal video and back again without thinking twice.
Brands↑ Rising
Brands are shifting from campaing to creator ecosystems
Today’s sophisticated brands are deploying creators as strategic partners outside of conversion-focused campaigns to achieve goals such as brand awareness, driving consideration, and producing creative content.
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Platform
WOW! Instagram tests clickable links in captions
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Business
VCs Name 17 Creator Economy Startups to Watch in 2026
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Platform
Disney+ launched Verts, a TikTok-style 'short-form video feed
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AI
AI Influencers monetize through affiliate links despite brand hesitation
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