Auntie v influencers: why YouTubers are ready for battle with the BBC
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Key context: <p>Content creators are fighting proposal to boost traditional broadcasters in video platforms’ all-powerful algorithms</p><p>The millions who subscribe to the content creator Simon Squibb’s social media channels are usually delivered tips and hacks on how to turn their dream business idea into reality. But they were recently presented with something completely different.</p><p>In an Instagram post entitled “the government wants to control YOU”, Squibb issued an urgent call to arms. He asked his followers to fight against a proposal that he said could force content from the BBC and other traditional broadcasters into their social media feeds and recommendations whether they liked it or not.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/media/2026/aug/22/auntie-v-influencers-why-youtubers-are-ready-for-battle-with-the-bbc">Continue reading...</a> This development from The Guardian highlights ongoing changes in the sector.
Content creators are fighting proposal to boost traditional broadcasters in video platforms’ all-powerful algorithmsThe millions who subscribe to the content creator Simon Squibb’s social media channels are usually delivered tips and hacks on how to turn their dream business idea into reality. But they were recently presented with something completely different.In an Instagram post entitled “the government wants to control YOU”, Squibb issued an urgent call to arms. He asked his followers to fight against a proposal that he said could force content from the BBC and other traditional broadcasters into their social media feeds and recommendations whether they liked it or not. Continue reading...
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