Politics Editor, Lonic
Jonah has tracked the creator economy since the first platform payout programmes and interviews full-time creators about their actual revenue mix.
The annual cost-of-living adjustment is set by a specific inflation measure tracked over a defined window, not by a political decision. Understanding the formula explains why early estimates for 2027 keep shifting.
A lapse in federal funding triggers a specific, well-rehearsed set of consequences that unfold in a predictable order. What remains genuinely uncertain is how quickly the underlying funding dispute gets resolved.
Ad revenue plateaued and creators responded like operators — subscriptions, products, licensing and smaller, more loyal audiences.