Here are the content creator, digital marketer and influencer news articles I’ve curated for you today, as we end December and head into the New Year.
AI Is Changing How Creators Work And Earn (Forbes)
The Best Facebook Groups for Bloggers (2026): Boost Your Blog Growth (Margaret Bourne)
Ecommerce in 2026: How are brands approaching budget, skills, and strategy? (Econsultancy)
Ecommerce Marketing amid AI ‘Slop’ (Practical Ecommerce)
How to Build an Audience From Scratch In 2026 (Copyblogger)
How to Get ChatGPT to Rank You in 2026 (AI SEO + AEO Strategy for Small Business Owners) (Stephanie Kase)
Instagram Story Captions: Boost Your IG Views In 2026 (Inspire to Thrive)
Instagram Reels On TV: Should Your Content Hit The Big Screen? (Inspire to Thrive)
Pinterest Board Covers for Better Conversions on Your Profile (Heather Farris)
Search & discovery in 2026: What’s changing, what’s consistent, and what should marketers do about it? (Econsultancy)
6 Reasons Why You Need an Email List & How to Start Building It in 2026 (Margaret Bourne)
3 Big Reasons The Most Read Blogs Keep Readers Coming Back (In 2026) (Inspire to Thrive)
TikTok and the US Finally Reach a Deal, but Has the Damage Already Been Done for Creators? (Hello Partner)
2026 Creator Economy Predictions (Lindsey Gamble)
Your Brand Needs a Searchable Video Strategy (Contently)
What Happens When Teenagers Become the Backbone of the Creator Economy? (Forbes)
What’s in Store for the Future of Search in 2026? 5 Predictions (Contently)
What Smaller Markets Lose When Content Creators Move (Forbes)
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Enjoy your Saturday evening reads,
-Creator Inspiration