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TikTok LIVE's New Rewards System – A Sneaky Pay Cut? TikTok is changing how creators earn from LIVE videos, and it’s not as great as it sounds. While they advertise a 'higher' rewards percentage (up to 53%), they’ve actually added more restrictions and performance-based criteria that make it harder to earn. Now, your earnings depend on LIVE duration, frequency, engagement, and even new followers—meaning if your audience isn’t constantly growing, you could see a drop in payouts. Plus, violating their strict content rules (even unintentionally) can lead to deductions or suspensions. It’s clear TikTok wants creators to work harder for the same (or even less) money, all while making it seem like an upgrade. Is this a fair change or just another way to cut creator payouts? Let us know what you think! ⬇️ #TikTokLIVE #CreatorPayCut #DoBetterTikTok

Own is Will.I.Am approved! It was so great speaking to him at CES about what we're doing, and learning about all his innovations with his company FYI. Stanley Stephen Huntsman #CES2025 #TechTalk #Startups #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #TechIndustry

We are so excited to show you our debut podcast appearance with none other than Sean Kelly on the Digital Social Hour. Thank you Sean and Charlie! Stay tuned for the episode to hear about our experience at CES, what is Own, and what's next for us at SXSW Katia Zaitsev Sean Kelly #PodcastAppearance #DigitalSocialHour #SXSW2025 #CES2025

One of the most asked questions we get about our platform is- "Will Own have shopping?" Not only will we have Own shops but in the future we will also have additional plugins. Our trajectory and goal with this platform is to give creators as much accessibility and monetization opportunities as possible! #CreatorEconomy #Monetization #DigitalMarketplace #OwnPlatform #Accessibility #Creators

One major issue we saw within the creator economy was unfair payment criteria and bias towards different demographics. With Own you can monetize regardless of where you live in the world. 🌍

As TikTok faces significant changes, the conversation around the role of algorithms in shaping our online experiences takes center stage. Billionaire Frank McCourt’s vision for the platform offers a radical departure from current models, focusing on decentralization and user privacy. Our CEO and cofounder, Amir Kaltak, spoke to Fortune about challenging the norm by not collecting user data. He highlights the complexities of removing TikTok’s engagement algorithm, stating: “Essentially, you would get the platform, but you would rip out the engagement algorithm, effectively disconnecting all the important dots within the system that make content discovery even possible.” Reconstructing such a system would require significant resources and talent, underscoring the critical role data plays in optimizing user experience. As McCourt suggests, a shift towards an opt-in model for ad engagement could pave the way for more efficient ad spending and a user-centric internet.The potential transition represents more than a technical overhaul—it’s a cultural shift in how we think about privacy, data, and digital ecosystems. Thank you for the feature Fortune Michael Casey Frank McCourt Amir Kaltak Katia Zaitsev Project Liberty Neha Singh Sarah Mick Peter Mason Jason Jepson Stanley Stephen Huntsman #SocialMedia #TechInnovation #DataPrivacy #Decentralization #FutureOfWork

Millions of Tik Tok creators will be affected financially by the upcoming ban and no other platforms are doing anything about it! Not only will Own have a creator fund but we will be giving away a % to creators affected by the Tik Tok ban in the US. Stay tuned for more information. #CreatorFund #SocialMediaNews #TikTokBan #SupportCreators #ContentCreation #DigitalCreators #CreatorEconomy

Own started before the idea of Tik Tok getting banned was a true reality. This platform is more than a social media tool, it's a community, a lifestyle, a mission, and a much needed solution for the new era of social media. #SocialMediaRevolution #CommunityBuilding #DigitalLifestyle #ContentCreation #OnlineCommunity #NewEraOfSocialMedia

Our coo/cofounder Katia shared some insight from her first day and speaking at CES! Stay tuned for the full video in case you missed her panel. See you next year! Katia Zaitsev Stanley Stephen Huntsman Neha Singh Amir Kaltak Sarah Mick #CES2025 #TechPanel #WomenInTech #StartupLife #Entrepreneurship #Innovation

Last week we attended our very first #CES ! Some highlights... ✨ Our amazing cofounder/COO Katia spoke with our investor/advisor Michael Terpin about creators owning their audience. ✨ Katia spoke on multiple podcasts. ✨ Our brand ambassador Stephen Huntsman reconnected with Will.I.Am. ✨ We met some amazing influencers. ✨ The Own team partied at the Mike Tyson mansion. Until next year 🚀