passionfruit
banner
passionfru.it
passionfruit
@passionfru.it
A 3x weekly newsletter packed with expert tips and insider news—for creators, by creators. https://passionfru.it/creator-economy-newsletter-subscribe/
Following the crash of her meme coin, $HAWK, Hailey Welch, a.k.a. ‘Hawk Tuah’ girl, disappeared from social media for more than three months. Now, investors are finally getting some answers, though they may not be the ones they were looking for.

passionfru.it/hawk-tuah-crypto-161830/
'Hawk Tuah' Girl Cleared In Crypto Investigation
Hailey "Hauk Tuah" Welch was being investigated by the SEC for the crash of her $HAWK meme coin. Now, investors finally have an answer.
passionfru.it
March 31, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Who are your favorite farm life creators?
March 18, 2025 at 2:01 PM
As we explore the universe of the internet and all the different types of creators who make it hum, this week we’re spotlighting some of the comedians on Bluesky we think you should follow. 👀 go.bsky.app/5hGdrZo
March 17, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Reposted by passionfruit
We’re bringing the ultimate creator meetup to #SXSW for the second year in a row with our friends from both coasts!

We’ll have drinks, discussions, networking, professional headshots, snacks, a live DJ & dance party and lots more. 🥳

RSVP ➡️ lu.ma/lgyj84vt
East Meets West: CREATORPALOOZA 2025 in ATX · Luma
We're baaaaaack! AUSTIN, we’re bringing the ultimate creator meetup to SXSW for the second year in a row with our friends from both coasts! Join Passionfruit,…
lu.ma
March 4, 2025 at 7:56 PM
On March 3, Frank McCourt announced that Alexis Ohanian, the co-founder of Reddit, has joined “The People’s Bid for TikTok.”

What is The People’s Bid? Learn more about the project, Alexis Ohanian, and his involvement at the link below. 👇
passionfru.it/tiktok-reddi...
A Reddit Co-Founder Has Now Joined 'The People's Bid for TikTok'
In an announcement, Frank McCourt revealed that Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian is the latest person to join The People's Bid For TikTok.
passionfru.it
March 4, 2025 at 10:01 PM
We’re bringing the ultimate creator meetup to #SXSW for the second year in a row with our friends from both coasts!

We’ll have drinks, discussions, networking, professional headshots, snacks, a live DJ & dance party and lots more. 🥳

RSVP ➡️ lu.ma/lgyj84vt
East Meets West: CREATORPALOOZA 2025 in ATX · Luma
We're baaaaaack! AUSTIN, we’re bringing the ultimate creator meetup to SXSW for the second year in a row with our friends from both coasts! Join Passionfruit,…
lu.ma
March 4, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Who are your favorite Disney creators? ✨
March 4, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Who are your favorite reactors? 👀
February 25, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Creators can learn a lot from Kai Cenat. The streamer has become one of the most successful online figures, with 16.2 million Twitch subscribers.

Now, he wants to let fellow creators in on the secret of his success at “streaming university.”
passionfru.it/kai-cenat-streamer-university-156097/
February 20, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Check out all the stories you missed on Passionfruit last week. 🧶 ⬇️
February 17, 2025 at 11:32 PM
It’s our first starter pack, of course we’re spotlighting creators! 🤩

Make sure to check out these wonderful creators and their work featured in Passionfruit’s creator spotlight newsletter. ⬇️
go.bsky.app/BJ3z7yN
February 17, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Back in September 2024, #YouTube announced a new feature called ‘Communities. Communities is a dedicated social feed linked to certain creators’ channels. 🤝

Check out the updates coming to YouTube Communities. ⬇️
passionfru.it/youtube-comm...
February 10, 2025 at 7:35 PM
What creators make you want to sign up for Nebula? 👀
February 10, 2025 at 7:21 PM
On Monday, Feb. 3, Donald Trump signed an executive order to set up a sovereign wealth fund for the country. However, Trump has a different idea for US funds, as CNN reports that he may well use it to buy #TikTok. ⬇️
passionfru.it/tiktok-sovereign-wealth-fund-148660/
February 8, 2025 at 7:25 PM
In March 2024, it was announced that entertainment company #RoosterTeeth had shut down. 🐓

This week, Rooster Teeth founder Burnie Burns announced that he and his production company have acquired the brand, paving the way for a Rooster Teeth revival.
👀 ➡️ passionfru.it/rooster-teeth-149946/
February 6, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Which tech reviewers do you watch for advice?
February 3, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Controversial YouTuber Dr Disrespect has announced that his YouTube channel has been re-monetized. He was initially de-monetized back in 2024 after he was accused of inappropriately messaging a minor by several former Twitch employees. ⬇️ passionfru.it/dr-disrespec...
Dr Disrespect's YouTube Channel Re-Monetized
After being demonetized in 2024, Dr Disrespect announced in a Jan. 30 stream that his YouTube channel will once again be monetized.
passionfru.it
February 3, 2025 at 5:32 PM
🚨 White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced today that a “New Media Seat” has been added to the White House briefing room.

This seat is open to content creators and independent journalists outside traditional media sources. 👀 ⬇️
passionfru.it/creators-can...
Creators Can Now Apply To Cover the White House
Creators can now apply to cover the White House according to Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt. This is a major breakthrough for creators.
passionfru.it
January 28, 2025 at 7:47 PM
On Monday, Jan. 20, Senator Rand Paul and US Representative Ro Khanna introduced a repeal bill to undo the “ban or sell” TikTok law.

In a press release, both parties claim that the banning of TikTok is a violation of US users’ right to freedom of speech.
passionfru.it/repeal-bill-...
`Legislators Introduce Bill To Repeal TikTok Ban
Senator Rand Paul and US Representative Ro Khanna have introduced a repeal bill which aims to undo TikTok's "ban or sell" law.
passionfru.it
January 23, 2025 at 7:21 PM
RedNote became the most popular app in the App Store as TikTok’s future hung in the balance last week.

But while many US creators have been singing RedNote’s praises, a new Wired investigation has made it apparent that not all of this hype was for free. 👀
passionfru.it/rednote-crea...
RedNote Is Paying US Creators To Promote App
While more and more TikTokers are becoming RedNote creators everyday, a Wired investigation suggests not all of the hype is genuine.
passionfru.it
January 23, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Uh oh. The thing we’ve all been dreading just happened.

The Supreme Court has unanimously decided that the TikTok ban doesn’t compromise users’ First Amendment rights. As a result of this decision, the app will effectively be banned on Jan. 19. passionfru.it/supreme-cour...
Supreme Court Upholds TikTok Ban — But Its Not Over Yet
The Supreme Court has officially ruled in favoe TikTok ban as it argues that its banning doesn't compromise users' First Amendment rights.
passionfru.it
January 17, 2025 at 7:33 PM
A new TikTok ban delay bill might be the lifeline TikTok needs. 👀

The ‘Extend the TikTok Deadline Act,’ introduced by Senator Edward J. Markey proposes to extend TikTok’s “buy or sell” deadline by 270 days.
passionfru.it/tiktok-ban-delay-bill-136668/
Senator Introduces TikTok Ban Delay Bill
Senator Edward J. Markey has introduced a TikTok ban delay bill. But is it too little too late for the widely-used app?
passionfru.it
January 16, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Donald Trump won his second term by embracing edge lords. In an election night speech, UFC owner Dana White thanked edgy creators like Adin Ross, NELK Boys and Theo Von. A study claims social media sites encourage this behavior.

Learn more. ⬇️ passionfru.it/year-of-the-edge-lord-131357/
2025 Could Be the Year of the Internet Edge Lord
The edge lord renaissance is upon us, and they've never been more powerful. Join us for a look at how 2025 could be the year of the edge lord.
passionfru.it
January 13, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Hey, feeling reflective today? Us too. Whether 2024 was your year or not, we hope you know how much your creativity, your voice, and your ideas matter. Keep making things in 2025 whether it's for an audience of one or one million. 🧶
January 1, 2025 at 3:50 AM
As we look back at internet video and digital media in 2024, here are the clips, viral moments, channels or ongoing projects that stand out as particularly notable, or speak to some larger trend in our culture or among professional creators this year. ⬇️
passionfru.it/passionfruit...
Passionfruit Rewind: Memorable Moments from 2024
As we wrap up the year 2024 with one last column, it’s time yet again to take a look at the year that was in internet video and digital.
passionfru.it
December 27, 2024 at 11:25 PM