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TikTok just made a US deal to stay online - Here's what it means for your content
TikTok avoided a US shutdown with a new deal. Here’s what creators should know and why a second platform is still smart.
The Uppload
The Uppload #13: Why is the internet hooked on nostalgia?
The latest creator news and trending content, featuring a deep dive into the internet's nostalgia for the past and 5 tips to make 2026 your most creative year yet.
Guides
How do you get real feedback on your videos?
Take the guesswork out of what you can fix in your videos by turning vague comments into specific, usable next steps.
Creator Insights
Creator predictions and trends for 2026
Get ahead of 2026's trends with a round-up of predictions, according to Instagram and YouTube creators.
Creator News
YouTube’s made it easier to earn ads on sensitive topics (as long as you keep it non-graphic)
YouTube has updated its monetization guidelines for sensitive content. Here's what’s allowed, what’s not, and how to avoid demonetization.
Trends
Uppbeat’s Creators to Watch in 2026
Take a look at the TikTokers, YouTubers and Instagrammers we're tipping for big things in the year ahead with Uppbeat's Creators to Watch in 2026 list.
The Uppload
The Uppload #12: The Year in Trends
2025's final deep dive into the latest creator news, featuring this year's defining trends, the battle between human creativity and AI, and a fresh new look for Uppbeat.
Uppbeat News
Designing the New Uppbeat: Championing Human Creativity
See how Uppbeat's changed and how the platforms is more aligned with the way you create than ever before.
The Uppload
The Uppload #11: Is Vlogmas dead?
A festive deep dive into the latest creator news and trends. Featuring the future of Vlogmas, the eco-trends shaking up Black Friday and all-new Christmas collections.
The Uppload
The Uppload #10: A Spell For YouTube Success
A spooky round up of the latest creator news, featuring some scarily good content and haunted music collections.
The Monthly Cut
The Monthly Cut: 5 Creators Connecting Through Content
In October 2025's issue of The Monthly Cut, Kevin E shares five creators who connect with their audience through inspiring content.
The Uppload
The Uppload #9: The Big Birthday Issue
A celebration of The Uppload's first birthday, with new Uppbeat features and 4 tips from the iconic channel, Chicken Shop Date.
The Monthly Cut
The Monthly Cut: 5 Masters of Storytelling
In our September '25 edition of The Monthly Cut, Kevin E shares five creators who have inspired him with their unique ways of seeing the world.
The Uppload
The Uppload #8: Creators Go Back to School
The latest creator news and trending content, featuring content ideas for the new academic year and YouTube's AI misstep.
The Monthly Cut
The Monthly Cut: 5 Creators To Inspire You To Get Started
In The Montly Cut, Uppbeat Partner Kevin E shares five creators that inspire him. For August 25, he's chosen people who didn't wait for perfection to get started.
The Uppload
The Uppload #7: Why Creators Are Flocking to Substack
A round up of what’s trending in the creator space, with a breakdown on Substack, the price of virality and AI workflows.
Trends
What We Learned at VidCon 2025: 7 Lessons Every Creator Needs to Hear!
Learn how to improve your content and keep people watching for longer with lessons from the best creators taken from VidCon 2025 in Anaheim.
The Uppload
The Uppload #6: 3 Takeaways From VidCon 2025
Get the lowdown on what’s trending in the creator space, with key insights from VidCon 2025, the enduring power of podcasts and Emma Chamberlain's coffee collab.
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