Topic: merchandise sales

  • The Creator Economy's Impact on the Internet

    The Creator Economy's Impact on the Internet

    The creator economy promises fame and wealth through digital entrepreneurship, with figures like MrBeast inspiring creators to pursue viral success. However, even top creators often lose money on content, relying instead on merchandise sales for revenue, shifting the focus from creativity to comm...

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  • OpenWav's New App Is Fixing the Broken Music Industry

    OpenWav's New App Is Fixing the Broken Music Industry

    Wyclef Jean criticizes the current music industry as broken, citing unsustainable revenue from streaming services that offer minimal payouts to artists. OpenWav, a new platform, aims to empower artists by providing direct-to-fan monetization tools for releases, merchandise, and events, allowing t...

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  • First Permanent Pokémon Theme Park Opens in Tokyo 2026

    First Permanent Pokémon Theme Park Opens in Tokyo 2026

    PokéPark KANTO, the world's first permanent Pokémon theme park, opens in Tokyo on February 5, 2026, offering an immersive outdoor experience where guests become Pokémon trainers. The park features two main sections: the Pokémon Forest for exploring nature with Pokémon statues and Sedge Town with ...

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