Creator economy

The emergence of second-and third-generation social media platforms has catalyzed the substantial growth of an economy centered around independent content creators. This "creator economy" encompasses a variety of fields, including vlogging, writing, educational content, skill building, and gaming. Supported by third-party tools and services that facilitate aspects such as video production and financial management, this economy enables content creators to establish reliable revenue streams. The creator economy is now asignificant global industry, valued at $250 billion. It employs tens of millions of workers, serves hundreds of millions of customers, and even has its trade association and work-credentialing programs.