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Week 13 · 2026 · Edition #11

Bia’s take

Although the end of Sora made headlines (and op-eds) everywhere, what really stayed with me this week was how quickly “Creator TV” is being framed as a real category with scale. Taxonomy matters, because that kind of naming is what turns behavior into industry; the moment you can point to it, measure it and package it, money follows, structure follows. Check out what else mattered this week:

AI↑ Rising
OpenAI shuts down Sora and raises questions for AI Future
OpenAI's sudden shutdown of its Sora video generation tool and app has exposed critical questions about AI video's future, from creator rights to Hollywood partnerships with Disney. The closure impacts agency workflows and raises concerns about the viability of generative filmmaking tools. OpenAI did not provide a reason, so I curated some interesting POVs about it.
openaisoraai videodisney
HollyTube↑ Rising
Spotter Defines 'Creator TV' as Media Category With 135B Annual Views
Spotter's report identifies 'Creator TV' as distinct programming category delivering TV-scale audiences and ad performance. Data from Tubular Labs and Nielsen shows creator content now competes directly with traditional television.
spottercreator tvaudience measurementadvertising
Culture
The best social media masterclass I've watched lately
Ex-YouTube and Instagram insider Jon Youshaei breaks down real actionable strategies you can start using NOW!
social media
Brands
Brands Shift to Cultural Storytelling as Creator-Ad Model Matures
brand strategyinfluencer marketingcreator agencies
Platform
YouTube Launches Gemini-Powered AI Matching for Creator Brand Partnerships
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AI
AI Influencer Awards Launch to Legitimize Virtual Creator Industry
ai influencersfanvueopenart
Policy
Social Media Platforms Face Warning Label Proposals Amid Safety Concerns
regulationpolicysocial media