Snap overhauls creator monetization, raises performance bar
Snap is shaking up how creators generate income on its platform. The company launched a model new program allowing influencers to earn advert revenue from Spotlight motion pictures—its TikTok-style attribute—provided the films are a minimal of 1 minute prolonged.
What’s altering. The exchange simplifies Snap’s monetization selections all through Spotlight and Tales, which first launched revenue sharing. As part of the transition, the following modifications will occur:
- End Spotlight Reward Program on Jan. 30.
- New program to launch Feb. 1.
- Solely motion pictures 1 minute or longer will seemingly be monetized.
Effectivity threshold. New eligibility requires:
- 50,000 followers.
- Put up a minimal of 10 days out of the ultimate 28.
- 25 month-to-month posts.
- 10 million Snap views or 1 million Spotlight views or 12,000 hours of view time in 28 days.
Why we care. Snap’s revamped monetization program is driving higher-quality, longer-form content material materials on Spotlight, rising engagement alternate options with a rising viewers (up 25% year-over-year). With clearer creator incentives, Snap fosters greater partnerships, making it a compelling platform for impactful campaigns.
Bottom line. As TikTok’s future stays uncertain, Snap is betting that tighter tips and expanded monetization will draw crucial creators to its platform — and help Spotlight take off.
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