Creators Are Getting Paid… But Attention Is EXPENSIVE 📱

In this session, we break down what the latest creator economy data is really saying: yes, the opportunities are real, but the competition is heavier, distribution is more fragmented, and the old “post consistently and you’ll grow” playbook is getting expensive fast. We’ll unpack: - Why creators can be earning more while feeling stuck - What changes when *attention* becomes the bottleneck - How to think about growth when every platform is crowded - What to optimize for now: **reach, revenue, retention, and repeatable systems** - Why struggle can create growth if you build with intention **Question for you:** If attention is the new tax, what are you doubling down on this year—content quality, community, or conversion? Watch, take notes, and drop a comment: **What’s your 2026 creator strategy—Reach, Revenue, or Retention?** tek'na.le.gist FORUM - Conversations BY Creators FOR Creators // Check out each of our co-hosts channels Jim: https://www.youtube.com/@FuhsionMarketing | https://jimfuhs.substack.com Tanya: [https://streamlikeaboss.tv](https://streamlikeaboss.tv/) Matt: [https://www.matthaas.com](https://www.matthaas.com/) Greg: https://www.youtube.com/@GregRussell Stephanie: https://www.lightscameralive.com/ | https://www.shortformpros.video/ Florence: https://www.youtube.com/@RealFDonald | https://www.florencedonald.com/commit Ericka: http://www.youtube.com/@talkvirtual Chris: https://www.youtube.com/@castahead Junaid: https://www.hacksandhobbies.com/ Gabe: https://www.youtube.com/@HeyGabeWhatsUp Media inquiries, questions, requests to be on the stream: info@hicksnewmedia.com Powered by: Ecamm Live | Shure | Elgato | Rode | Sony