Who Is Actually Making Money in the Creator Economy?
March 11, 2026
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March 11, 2026
Who Is Actually Making Money in the Creator Economy?
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Who Is Actually Making Money in the Creator Economy?
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The creator economy is projected to reach $43 billion in ad spend this year. But a recent survey found that nearly half of creators make less than $10,000 a year. So where is all the money actually going?
In this episode, Colin and Samir break down the economics behind the creator economy — and why so much of the money is concentrating at the top. As major brands shift billions of dollars toward creators, they’re increasingly partnering with a small number of highly organized creators who can deliver large, multi-platform campaigns.
We explore:
Why the creator economy is becoming winner-take-most
How Fortune 500 brands are reshaping creator partnerships
Why creators with teams and infrastructure are landing the biggest deals
What smaller creators need to do to compete for brand dollars
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