Is the creator economy's future in micro-dramas and social commerce? This week, we're unpacking the billion-dollar rise of short-form dramas and whether they're just a smarter version of Quibi.In this episode, Lauren reports from Trilith Studios, the new home of the DC Universe, on the explosion of production in Georgia. Then, Josh unveils his new platform, Gospel Stats, and shares exclusive data on the YouTube sponsorship landscape that no one has seen before. We also sit down with Orca CEO and SoCom founder Max Benator to discuss everything you need to know about TikTok Shop, creator storefronts, and the future of social commerce. What you’ll learn:-- How micro-dramas are generating billions with a "predatory" monetization model -- Exclusive data on the growth of YouTube sponsorships -- The strategy behind successful social commerce on TikTok Shop-- Why professional sports leagues are partnering with creators00:00 Intro: Late Night Recording01:12 Lauren at Trilith Studios03:45 Are Micro-Dramas Just Quibi 2.0?05:50 The Business of "Bad" Content10:17 Announcing Gospel Stats12:28 How We Track YouTube Sponsorships15:25 Exclusive Sponsorship Data Revealed18:11 Interview: Max Benator of SoCom23:30 Why a Social Commerce Conference?28:55 The Future of Creator Storefronts35:42 Upload: Good Good Golf x PGA38:11 Download: Instagram's New "Rings" Awards40:23 OutroCreator Upload is your creator economy podcast, hosted by Lauren Schnipper and Joshua Cohen.Follow Lauren: https://www.linkedin.com/in/schnipper/Follow Josh: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuajcohen/Original music by London Bridge: https://www.instagram.com/londonbridgemusic/Edited and produced by Adam Conner: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamonbrand