Meet Jessica Maddox, the first editor of a creator research journal
Creator and Influencer Studies is currently soliciting research for three special issues.
Learnings and Insights
Tag: Social Media
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The difference between a topic and a story (and why it matters for creators)
Here are a few questions to ask to hone in on a specific story that will connect with your audience.
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Creators take part in Sunshine Week by telling their audiences how to file FOIAs
The Spring 2026 NCC fellows experimented with public record requests to strengthen their work.
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Creator Safety Guide: Best practices for documenting demonstrations, violence, and communities in crisis
Even if you are not doing on-the-ground coverage, creators need to think through their own safety: physically, digitally, and legally.
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It’s time to be more specific than ‘content creator’
Information-focused creators tend to describe their work more specifically, such as educator, storyteller, or organizer. Just don’t call them an influencer.