The creator economy
Short-form pays through at least five distinct mechanisms, and they have very different economics. Platform payouts, brand deals, affiliate commission, UGC production and clipping each reward different behaviour.
This topic explains each one, what it actually pays, and which metrics the buyer on the other side is looking at.
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