Social Media

Elon Musk Plans to Increase Creator Payouts to Compete with YouTube


In a major development for the global creator economy, Elon Musk has revealed plans to increase payouts for creators, positioning his platform as a stronger competitor to YouTube and other video-first content platforms.

The move is being widely viewed as a significant win for creators, many of whom have long raised concerns about revenue sharing, algorithm dependency, and monetization limits on established platforms. By offering enhanced payouts, Musk aims to attract top creators, independent journalists, and video producers looking for more transparent and rewarding monetization models.

Since taking over the platform, Musk has consistently emphasized creator-first monetization, introducing subscription features, ad-revenue sharing, and direct fan support tools. Increasing creator payouts signals a deeper push to build a sustainable ecosystem where creators are rewarded more directly for their reach and engagement.

Industry observers note that this strategy could intensify competition in the digital content space, pressuring platforms like YouTube to revisit payout structures and creator policies. If successfully implemented, the move could reshape how creators distribute content and earn revenue across platforms.

While detailed rollout timelines and payout structures are yet to be officially outlined, the announcement has already generated strong buzz across the creator community, with many calling it a potential turning point in platform monetization.

Awards

Screen Awards 2025: A Cultural Milestone Goes Digital-First with YouTube


The Indian Express Group has announced a groundbreaking transformation of one of Indiaโ€™s most iconic film award shows โ€” Screen Awards 2025. This year, the awards take a digital-first leap, streaming exclusively on YouTube to bring together the grandeur of Bollywood with the dynamism of digital creators.

Backed by the editorial credibility of the Indian Express Group and chosen by the Screen Academy, an independent body of acclaimed filmmakers and artists, Screen Awards 2025 promises recognition based on merit and integrity.

๐Ÿ“Œ Why Itโ€™s Historic:

  • First time Screen Awards will be fully digital-first, streamed worldwide on YouTube.
  • Bollywood superstars will share the spotlight with YouTube creators, symbolizing the convergence of cinema and new-age storytelling.
  • A 3-month-long cultural festival featuring red carpet events, behind-the-scenes coverage, creator-led content, and fan engagement.

๐Ÿ“Œ Industry Voices:

  • Anant Goenka, Executive Director, Indian Express Group, emphasized that the awards aim to celebrate creativity beyond box-office numbers, spotlighting Indiaโ€™s most original voices.
  • Gunjan Soni, MD YouTube India, called it a milestone collaboration that blends Bollywoodโ€™s stars with YouTubeโ€™s fandom-driven creator ecosystem.
  • Priyanka Sinha Jha, Curator of Screen Awards, highlighted the legacy of Screen as Indiaโ€™s first jury-based film award and now, the first to go fully digital.

๐Ÿ“Œ Why YouTube?
With YouTube reaching 4 out of 5 Indian internet users and entertainment videos generating over 7.5 billion daily views worldwide in 2024, the platform offers unmatched scale. Connected TVs (CTV) โ€” YouTubeโ€™s fastest-growing screen in India โ€” ensure accessibility across devices, bridging traditional and digital audiences.

๐Ÿ“Œ Legacy Meets Future:
Since its inception in 1995, Screen Awards has been a pioneer in Indian entertainment. From being the first jury-based film award to hosting Oscar representatives, it has always been about credibility and innovation. With this YouTube partnership, Screen Awards once again sets a new standard, symbolizing Indiaโ€™s entertainment future.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Screen Awards 2025 is not just another awards night. It is a digital cultural festival โ€” a stage where cinema, creators, and communities converge.