Content Creation

Tal Shemesh left a project management job after a surge of 100,000 followers in two months, and became a full-time content creator talking about dating and self-confidence. In an interview with mako, she talks about the transition from videos uploaded for fun to managing campaigns, the initial fear ("suddenly there is no salary and I am maintaining an apartment in Tel Aviv"), dealing with...

Arizona State University has launched a bachelor's degree in content creation, including studies in podcasting, studio production, and on-camera performance. Critics question the value of such a degree, while industry professionals argue that it may provide useful skills in the fields of communications and marketing.

Ahead of the upcoming academic year, Arizona State University (ASU) has launched a bachelor's degree in content creation. The unique track includes courses on audience building, branding, and multimedia production. "Dreaming of turning your video channel into a source of income or making social media your career? Learn to create content while building your brand," the program description states.

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