Creator Economy
The creator economy is the set of businesses built around individuals publishing directly to an audience, funded by advertising, subscriptions, commerce or brand deals.
Why It Matters
It has moved audiences and advertising budgets away from institutions towards individuals, and it competes with media companies for both talent and attention.
Related Terms
- Influencer EconomyThe influencer economy is the market in which individuals with an audience are paid by brands to reach it, through endorsements, campaigns and affiliate arrangements.
- Attention EconomyThe attention economy describes markets in which the scarce resource being competed for is people's time and focus, which is then sold to advertisers or converted into subscriptions.
- Audience MonetizationAudience monetisation is converting attention into revenue, through advertising, subscriptions, commerce, events, licensing or direct support.
- Media EconomicsMedia economics is the study of how media businesses make money: the cost of production, the value of attention, and the terms on which distribution is obtained.
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