Anastasiia Kyriienko
Creative Economy Consultant
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Anastasiia Kyriienko
Creative Economy Consultant
Anastasia, a specialist in investment and content monetization, analyzes valuable data, uncovers unique insights, and shares them with creators, so they can grow smarter, faster, and stronger.
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25 May 2026
YouTube Creator Partnerships in 2026: How Gemini AI Picks Who Gets the Brand Deal
In late March 2026, YouTube flipped a switch. The old YouTube BrandConnect hub was rebranded as YouTube Creator Partnerships, rebuilt inside YouTube Studio, and wired straight into Google Ads and Display & Video 360. Behind the wheel: Gemini AI, now scanning 3 million creators in the YouTube Partner Program to match them with brand briefs.
22 May 2026
From Idea to Feature: How a MilX App Goes Live
Every feature inside the MilX app started the same way: with a creator who had a real problem with YouTube payouts or managing finances. A bills-are-due, deadline-breathing-down-your-neck kind of problem.
20 May 2026
Practical Checklist for Creators in 2026 to Adapt to YouTube Algorithm Changes
YouTube changed the rules again. Reach is down, recommendations got smarter, and the only channels still growing are the ones keeping people glued. Channels with clean records and steady growth are reporting a sudden YouTube reach drop, sometimes 40–70% in a single week.