Reels — or TikToks — are a more elaborate, harder-to-make format, where creativity, talent, and effort matter much more. The intended audience, at least on TikTok, isn’t really your friends or existing followers, but really the chance of hitting it big through the app’s algorithmic recommendation engine. It has become a creative scene, more like... See more

Previously, a lot of short-form video content lacked a format. Creators were obsessed with aiming for one-off viral hits that attract large audiences. The problem is that variability is incredibly hard and without a format, the audiences are usually drive-by. Now we’re seeing well-structured ideas that are still short-form, but thanks to the... See more

The creator economy is now a multi-billion-pound sector, with estimates placing its value at over £200 billion in 2025.

But while the early years rewarded relatability, mass appeal, and a good editing style, we’re now entering a phase where value creation looks very different. The creators gaining traction now are the ones who deliver something... See more