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    Creator economy hits $323bn but 56% of full-time creators still earn below living wage as subscriptions replace sponsorships
    September 3, 2026
    5 min read
    Sarah Mustard
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    Creator economy hits $323bn but 56% of full-time creators still earn below living wage as subscriptions replace sponsorships

    The creator economy grew 26.5% to $323.48bn in 2026, yet more than half of full-time creators earn under $44,000. The gap exposes a fundamental shift from brand deals to recurring revenue models, rewriting what sustainable creator income actually looks like.

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    Meta's paid subscriptions just made organic reach a pricing decision
    July 3, 2026
    5 min read
    Lucy Hall
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    Meta's paid subscriptions just made organic reach a pricing decision

    Instagram Plus, Facebook Plus and WhatsApp Plus launched globally on 27 May, with creator and business tiers testing now. For the first time, reach and visibility sit behind subscription fees, not just algorithm performance.

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