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Monetization

Pinterest will let brands pay to boost your Pins, but you get veto power

Pinterest now lets brands pay to promote creators' existing organic Pins, with creators getting an email to approve or decline each request, or opt out of the program entirely. If you're on Pinterest, check your settings and watch your inbox, this is a new revenue angle that doesn't require you to make anything new.

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Industry dataTikTok

Study: 95% of viral 'glass skin' TikToks are misleading, and zero were made by dermatologists

A peer-reviewed analysis released October 1, 2026 found that almost 95% of viral Korean skincare and 'glass skin' TikTok content contains misleading claims, with reported harms including chemical burns and acne flare-ups from stacking too many actives. If you make skincare content, the credibility bar just got a lot more visible, researchers are pushing dermatologists to engage with the trend by steering viewers toward barrier care instead of dunking on it, which means more expert voices may start showing up in your comments and competing for the same views.

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Industry data

NAR's New Fraud Tool Puts a Dollar Figure on What's at Stake: $275 Million

NAR rolled out a transaction-stage fraud prevention resource for agents and brokers, pointing to FBI data showing $275 million in real estate fraud losses in 2025. If you create content for agents or brokerages, this is a credible, data-backed hook for client education content that also positions you as the agent who's on top of risk.

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