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Missed the updates over the holidays? We’re catching you up on the latest & greatest from YouTube & TikTok. We’re talking Recaps, AI tools that make your social media life easier, and the new formats that are all about getting your content seen. There are so many things to dive in!

Localization isn’t just about throwing your content into a translator. It’s one of the fastest ways to unlock global growth on YouTube. In this article, we share with you the inside scoop on how creators are using multi-language strategies to expand their reach, give those views a boost, and turn that local content into a worldwide sensation.

Merch on YouTube has gone from being a side gig for creators to a serious business they can call their own, built on trust with their audience & smart strategies that work. In this article, we break down everything you need to know to start making merch yourself.

Although it may seem that the era of MCNs is over, this isn’t 100% true. YouTube multi-channel networks are still popular and will not lose their significance in 2026, as more and more creators need high-quality assistance from real expert teams. In this article, we will debunk all the myths about the ineffectiveness of MCNs, explain how such organizations actually work, and share the best YouTube MCN list.

Getting a YouTube Play Button is a major milestone in any creator’s career: this guide explains all the Creator Award types and the eligibility rules and shares tips on how you can get your hands on one of those shiny plaques.

As winter got closer, there have been even more cool features and updates that’ll make it way easier for creators to make and promote their content. Missed all the news and don’t want to read dozens of long articles? We get it, that’s why we’ve compiled the most important updates in one digest.

In recent years, the topic of YouTube sponsorship has become even more relevant than it was 5-10 years ago. Why is that? The popularity of influencer marketing is growing, resulting in advertisers’ interest in creators and collaboration with them being quite high. Even small YouTubers are getting attention from sponsors. What is the reason for this?

Subscribers are the main currency that determines success among all content creators. How can you attract new viewers to your channel and make them stay forever? Who has the most subscribers on YouTube and who is currently at the top? Let’s explore the secrets of their global popularity.

The second month of the fall was quite productive for representatives of popular social media platforms, so they surprised creators with a number of exciting updates that shouldn’t be overlooked. Don’t wanna waste time searching for the most important stuff? We’ve compiled everything you need to know in a single news recap.