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1. EuropeEuropean Union2026-10-13

   

   YouTube’s EU creator report highlights a training gap

   YouTube’s Creative Capital report draws on more than 20,000 creators across the EU and calls for better access to training and industry support.

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   For brands commissioning creator work, this is a reason to discuss production capacity early. A strong creative idea still needs time for editing, feedback and delivery. Ask prospective partners which skills they handle themselves and which require outside help before agreeing the brief and schedule.

2. GlobalAvailability not specified2026-09-28

   

   Google introduces a shared buying workflow for vertical video

   Display & Video 360’s announced Vertical Video Unification brings cross-channel buying and measurement into one workflow.

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   Creator teams preparing vertical video for paid distribution should agree on usage rights and delivery specifications before filming. A shared buying workflow does not settle those production decisions. Ask the media team which placements are actually available before adapting a creator’s content for them.

3. APACThailand2026-09-28

   

   TikTok introduces Creator Spotlight in Thailand

   TikTok’s Thai showcase highlights entertainment, sport and food creators, with storytelling and production quality at the centre of its selection.

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   For brands building a Thai creator shortlist, the useful starting point is the work itself. Review how a creator explains a subject and holds an audience’s attention before deciding whether a product belongs in that format. A platform feature is a discovery lead, not proof that a creator suits every campaign.

4. GlobalIndonesia and Brazil2026-09-26

   

   Pinterest links Shopee affiliates to Pins in Indonesia and Brazil

   Eligible Shopee affiliates can connect their accounts to Pinterest and tag products in Pins and videos, with commissions subject to programme terms.

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   For a creator demonstrating a routine or a complete outfit, grouping relevant products could make the recommendation easier to follow. Before adding this option to a campaign brief, check the creator’s eligibility and the availability of each product in the target market. Keep a production fee separate from any uncertain affiliate earnings.

5. AfricaSouth Africa2026-09-25

   

   TikTok details brand-work options for South African creators

   Reporting from TikTok’s Johannesburg briefing explains routes into paid brand work, while leaving local payout totals and campaign earnings unconfirmed.

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   Creators and brand teams should agree on the payment trigger before production starts. A performance-based opportunity and a fixed production fee are different arrangements. Put deliverables, usage permission and payment timing in writing before treating a platform invitation as a confirmed booking.

6. APACIndonesia2026-09-25

   

   TikTok Food Fest brings creator collaborations to Jakarta

   TikTok’s Indonesian Food Fest will bring more than 40 food and beverage businesses to Jakarta on 26–27 September, alongside creator menu collaborations.

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   For food brands, a creator brief can connect discovery with a specific place and occasion. Build the visit into the idea: name the venue, explain what the visitor can try and agree how the campaign will measure interest. Keep content engagement separate from verified attendance and purchases.

7. GlobalMultiple markets2026-09-25

   

   YouTube outlines new brand-deal tools and wider Shopping access

   YouTube announced creator pitching tools, localized product offers and plans to expand its Shopping affiliate programme to 35 countries by the end of 2026.

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   Campaign teams should separate creator selection from commerce eligibility. Before putting a new tool into a brief, check access for the creator’s account and the audience’s market. A product recommendation still needs a relevant offer and a working purchase path.