The Creator Economy and Local Media

FM (Friday Morning) Reflection #3

Welcome to another Friday Morning Reflection - coming to you on what promises to be a hot and steamy summer afternoon in Philadelphia. 

This week, I want to share something that's been on my mind since early June, when I returned from New York Tech Week. 

It was my first time at the event and I spent several days in deep dive sessions focused on Generative AI and the Creator Economy.

I was expecting that most of my attention would be captured by the developments around GenAI, but I was struck by the energy and positivity emanating from the Creators that I met.

What’s the difference between a Creator and an Influencer? Here’s a quick primer.

My conversations with Creators weren’t dominated by talk of their latest meme-worthy project, their number of followers, or monetization strategies. Without exception, they were focused squarely on their mission. Each demonstrated a keen awareness of her or his unique voice and what they offer – and openly shared how they were working tirelessly to bui…