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Tuesday 6 October

6 Oct
Mark Rober’s Class Crunchlabs gets an ‘A’ with $2.5 million grant from YouTube and Google.org Ttubefilter.com
6 Oct
Twitch has streaming deals in its new Shopping category Ttubefilter.com
6 Oct
TikTok is using a global placement network and agentic AI to plan a big ad push in 2027 Ttubefilter.com
6 Oct
Save Up to 30% on SmallRig Photo and Video Gear This October Ppetapixel.com
6 Oct
Meta tests Reels-first Facebook feed in India Ssocialmediatoday.com
6 Oct
TikTok highlights creator recommendations for Halloween travel Ssocialmediatoday.com
6 Oct
TikTok highlights creator recs for Halloween travel Ssocialmediatoday.com
6 Oct
Sony FX5 delayed again: Europe now lists November 16 ship date Nnewsshooter.com
6 Oct
Top social media conferences to watch in 2027 Ssocialmediatoday.com
6 Oct
Recreate the Feel of Classic Film Shooting With These 35mm External Optical Viewfinders Nnofilmschool.com
6 Oct
Jumping From Smartphone to Full-Frame Mirrorless? Here’s Why You Should Consider the Canon R8 Mark II Nnofilmschool.com
6 Oct
Sony FX5 Delayed Again – Sony Europe Now Lists November 16 as Shipping Date Ccined.com
6 Oct
SmallRig Autumn Sale – Up to 30% Off TRIBEX Tripods, V-Mount Batteries, and Sony FX5 Cages Ccined.com
6 Oct
Facebook tests going Reels-first in India Ttechcrunch.com
6 Oct
How the ‘Resident Evil’ Movie Leaned Into the Video Game Aesthetic Ppetapixel.com
6 Oct
Brand suitability for Amazon Ads DVA+ Ppodnews.net
6 Oct
Lomography Joseph Petzval Métamorphose 35 f/1.8 Announced – Seven Bokeh Levels, Stretching Optical Warp Ccined.com
6 Oct
Imaging World Moves to Cologne for 2027 – Koelnmesse Takes Over, photokina Name Returns Ccined.com
6 Oct
Save $1,000 USD on the Nikon Z8 Mirrorless Camera Nnewsshooter.com
6 Oct
Pelican Vault V300 Case with Padded Dividers (Gray, 18.7L) on sale for $59.95 USD Nnewsshooter.com
6 Oct
Shure VP83 LensHopper Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone on sale for $39 USD Nnewsshooter.com
6 Oct
Iconic Movie Scenes That Almost Didn't Make the Cut Nnofilmschool.com
6 Oct
From The Brooklyn Nets to The Golden Girls, Digiday editors break down the state of ad agencies Ddigiday.com
6 Oct
Dhar Mann’s $100M AWNY deal target for creators is already pledged (so he says) Ddigiday.com
6 Oct
SmallRig Autumn Savings: Up to 30% Off Tripods, V-Mount Batteries, Lighting and Cages on Amazon Nnewsshooter.com
6 Oct
There’s now a monthly virtual support group for creators struggling with their mental health Ttubefilter.com
6 Oct
Top 5 Branded Videos of the Week: Flippin’ robotics Ttubefilter.com
6 Oct
How 'SNL' Editors Turn 36 Hours of Footage Into a Finished Sketch Nnofilmschool.com
6 Oct
Top 50 Most Subscribed YouTube Channels Worldwide • Week Of 10/04/2026 Ttubefilter.com

Monday 5 October

5 Oct
Top 50 Most Viewed YouTube Channels Worldwide • Week Of 10/04/2026 Ttubefilter.com
5 Oct
Instagram tests option to open to Reels Ssocialmediatoday.com
5 Oct
TikTok outlines US election preparations Ssocialmediatoday.com
5 Oct
TikTok’s 2025 economic impact included support for 410,000 jobs in the U.S. Ttubefilter.com
5 Oct
TikTok rolls out an AI shopping assistant and one-click checkout Ttechcrunch.com
5 Oct
This iPhone Camera App is Another Solid Pro Shooting Option for Mobile Filmmakers Nnofilmschool.com
5 Oct
Vivo Unveils a New Sony-Partnered Smartphone With Some Wild Video Specs and Features Nnofilmschool.com
5 Oct
Write the thumbnail before you write the script TThe Tube · Craft & Tips
5 Oct
DJI SDR Transmission 2 Field Tested – Three-Camera Video Village, Obstruction Test in a Car, Range Test on the Water Ccined.com
5 Oct
TikTok’s ad network bet: More reach, more budget Ddigiday.com
5 Oct
FUJIFILM Raises Camera Prices in Japan by up to 15% – GFX100 II, X100VI, and X-E5 Affected Ccined.com