In this episode of The Daily Creator, Eric Farber sits down with digital media strategist and creator economy veteran Leslie Morgan to explore how the creator landscape has evolved over the last 15 years.

Leslie shares behind-the-scenes stories from working with early YouTube icons like Michelle Phan, to managing major brand partnerships with Unilever and launching viral children's content. She reveals how platforms like YouTube play favorites, how creators struggle to convert across channels, and why gut instinct often leads the way when data is unclear.

Whether you're a creator, marketer, or brand strategist, this episode is packed with sharp insights on what it really takes to grow, adapt, and win in today's creator economy.

Time Stamps

00:03 – Intro 00:40 – Leslie's story 02:00 – Early creator economy 05:00 – Big brands & deals 08:00 – Evaluating creators 11:00 – Growth & mistakes 14:00 – Teams & systems 17:00 – Burnout & leadership 20:00 – Creator middle class 23:00 – Fair pay & equity 26:00 – Retention & behind-the-scenes 29:00 – Leadership & regrets 32:00 – Decision-making 35:00 – Playing it safe 38:00 – Future of creators 41:00 – Sports & content 44:00 – Final thoughts

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In this episode of The Daily Creator, Eric Farber talks with Armand Galustian, Head of Partnerships at 5X Media, about building meaningful brand-creator partnerships in an era of rapid digital transformation. Armand shares his journey from agency life to founding 5X, what it takes to cultivate an adaptable and collaborative team culture, and why creators are becoming business builders.

The conversation explores creator authenticity, AI's role in workflow and voice technology, product-led influencer collaborations, and how creators can align with brands without losing their core audience. Armand also opens up about past mistakes, his vision for the future of brand-funded content, and what trends he's watching in the ever-evolving digital media space.

👉 Whether you're a brand, a creator, or navigating the creator economy, this episode is full of actionable insights and future-forward thinking.

Time Stamps

00:00 – Introduction to Armand and his career journey

02:30 – Transition from agency life to co-founding 5X Media

04:45 – Brands as the new content studios

08:10 – Team culture at 5X: collaboration and adaptability

12:45 – Key KPIs beyond money

14:00 – Leadership mistakes and lessons learned

16:30 – Apex News campaign: lessons from a missed target

19:10 – NIL and its impact on sports marketing

21:00 – How 5X structures end-to-end campaigns

23:30 – Trends: branded content and brands as media

28:40 – AI in voice, video, and workflow automation

33:00 – Creators as entrepreneurs and product builders

35:30 – Direct monetization: FanView, OnlyFans, and more

39:20 – Authenticity and consistency as key engagement drivers

41:00 – Episode wrap-up and acknowledgments

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In this episode of The Daily Creator, Eric Farber, former entertainment lawyer and founder of Creators' Legal, sits down with Alon Shtruzman — media executive, producer, and co-CEO of Five X Media — to explore the next great shift in the entertainment industry: the rise of creator-led media.

Alon draws on decades of experience, from launching global hits like Homeland and In Treatment to leading Keshet International, to explain why the traditional television model is crumbling — and what's emerging in its place. In a world where attention is fragmented and audiences follow personalities over platforms, the creator is becoming the new studio.

Together, they trace the historical parallels between the early days of broadcast TV and today's influencer-driven economy, revealing how creators are once again taking control of production, distribution, and monetization — this time, backed by data, direct audience access, and scalable storytelling tools.

This isn't about nostalgia for legacy media — it's about understanding the new infrastructure of entertainment. Alon shares how Five X Media is building systems to support creators as founders, treating intellectual property as a startup and influence as the new IP. It's a radical, yet inevitable, evolution in how stories are made, funded, and shared.

Because distribution may have changed — but the power of story remains.

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In this episode of The Daily Creator, Eric Farber, former entertainment lawyer and founder of Creators' Legal, explores a critical moment in the intersection of creativity, technology, and law: the rise of Agentic AI. As artificial intelligence evolves from passive tools to autonomous agents capable of generating and executing creative strategies, a new threat emerges — one that could dismantle the very foundation of the creator economy.

Eric unpacks what makes Agentic AI fundamentally different from previous generations of AI and why its growing influence could disproportionately harm the creative middle class — the millions of independent creators making a living through platforms like Substack, YouTube, and Patreon.

He dives into the philosophical, structural, and economic risks of AI systems trained on human-generated content yet designed to replace the humans who created it — all without attribution or compensation. From marketing and music to software and storytelling, Eric warns of a future where infinite content is produced without authorship, artistry, or soul.

This is not a call to panic — it's a call to design. Eric proposes tangible legal, ethical, and cultural frameworks to preserve human creativity in an AI-powered world. Because AI can assist, but it cannot witness. It can mimic, but it cannot transform.

Timestamps:

00:00 – Introduction: The Creator Economy and Agentic AI 01:50 – What is Agentic AI? 03:00 – The Shift from Tools to Autonomous Agents 04:30 – Implications for Creators and the Middle Class 06:00 – The Philosophical Stakes: Originality vs. Optimization 08:30 – Culture as Commodity: The Cost of Algorithmic Art 09:45 – Ownership, Surveillance, and Exploitation of Creative Data 11:00 – Solutions: Legal Infrastructure, Transparency, and Cultural Reeducation 12:00 – Final Thoughts: Humanity, Authorship, and the Fight for Creative Integrity

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In this episode of The Daily Creator, Eric Farber, founder and CEO of Creator's Legal and former entertainment lawyer with 20+ years of experience, dives into a landmark influencer lawsuit — Gifford v. Shield — that asked the provocative question: Can you copyright a vibe?

Eric breaks down why copyright protects expression, not aesthetics or trends, and why this case, dubbed the "beige case," challenges common misconceptions about intellectual property in the creator economy.

The lawsuit involved claims ranging from copyright infringement to trade dress and misappropriation of likeness, all centered around whether a social media "look and feel" can be legally protected. The case's dismissal and settlement reveal important lessons about legal strategy, creative ownership, and the limits of what the law can safeguard in an era of viral content and shared culture.

Creators will learn why building a defensible brand requires more than just a vibe—it demands originality, proper licensing, and legal grounding. Eric also previews a live conversation on LinkedIn addressing creators' biggest legal challenges in 2025, covering contracts, copyright, AI, and more.

TIMESTAMPS

0:00 - Introduction by Eric Farber 0:40 - Gifford v. Sheil: What Happened? 2:00 - Can You Copyright a Vibe? 3:00 - Breaking Down the Legal Claims 6:00 - What the Settlement Really Means 7:00 - Media Spin vs Legal Reality 8:00 - Why the Claims Were Weak 9:00 - Lessons for Creators & the Creator Economy 11:00 - What the Law Actually Protects 12:00 - Final Thoughts and CTA

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In this inspiring and insightful episode of The Daily Creator, host Eric Farber sits down with longtime friend, creative visionary, and industry veteran René Brar. With a multifaceted career that spans indie cinema, studio blockbusters, and groundbreaking unscripted television, René shares the highs, lows, pivots, and personal revelations that have defined her unique journey through the entertainment world.

Having worked alongside legendary figures such as Ridley Scott, Todd Haynes, and Scott Stone, René offers a rare behind-the-scenes perspective on how creative storytelling has evolved across platforms and decades. Together, Brar and Eric discuss the challenges of sustaining a creative career in a fast-changing media landscape and why now, more than ever, authenticity and adaptability are essential for creators.

René also shares heartfelt advice for aspiring creatives: "There's no manual for this career, and that's okay. Make stuff. Find your voice. Trust the process. The world will catch up."

Whether you're a filmmaker, a storyteller, a YouTube creator, or someone looking to reinvent yourself in the creative field, this episode will give you the insight and encouragement you need to keep building, creating, and evolving.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• What it takes to shift between scripted film and unscripted television—and why both forms matter

• How the speed and flexibility of TV development compare to the slower, perfection-driven world of feature films

• The explosion of independent digital platforms like YouTube, and how they empower new voices and disrupt traditional gatekeepers

• The personal and professional reinventions that artists must embrace to survive and thrive

• Practical advice for creators building a career without a roadmap—especially in an industry that no longer follows one path

Topics Covered:

• Creative career reinvention

• Scripted vs. unscripted storytelling

• Indie film vs. studio production

• The rise of YouTube and creator-led content

• Navigating career uncertainty as a filmmaker or creator

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Episode 47 - The Daily Creator: The Future of Music, Entertainment & Creator Tech with Powerhouse Attorney Brian Bloom

In this powerhouse episode of The Daily Creator, I sit down with Brian Bloom, a veteran entertainment lawyer who has spent decades representing some of the biggest names in music and entertainment. Brian's career spans from working with legendary artists like Tupac (where we collaborated), Eminem, Wu-Tang Clan, Rick Ross, and many more, to now being on the cutting edge of AI and digital innovation.

Brian's practice today is at the forefront of AI, digital twins, and new technology, helping some of the biggest creators and entertainment companies navigate this next frontier. I caught up with him fresh off his trip to CES, where he was deep in conversations with the biggest players in AI and entertainment tech, advising them on the legal landscape of these groundbreaking developments.

In this conversation, we discuss:

✅ The wildest legal battles from hip-hop's golden era ✅ How the role of entertainment lawyers has changed over the decades ✅ What AI and digital twins mean for the future of creators and their rights ✅ How artists, musicians, and creators can protect their work in a rapidly evolving digital world ✅ The biggest lessons Brian has learned from working with A-list talent

If you're a creator, an entrepreneur, or just fascinated by the intersection of law, technology, and entertainment, this episode is packed with insider knowledge and real-world experience from one of the industry's top legal minds.

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Building a Thriving Remote Culture | The Daily Creator with Eric Farber

In this episode of The Daily Creator, Eric Farber shares his journey and insights into building a successful remote company culture. With 59% of small businesses now employing remote workers, it's crucial for leaders to create a culture that fosters engagement, connection, and growth—no matter where your team is located.

Eric, the founder of several companies including Pacific Workers, Creators Legal, and Viva Global, offers practical advice on how to build a thriving remote culture that doesn't just survive, but truly thrives. He discusses the importance of treating people like people, offering career growth opportunities, and being transparent about career paths—key components to keeping remote employees engaged and motivated.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• How to create a culture of connection and accountability in a remote environment.

• The importance of transparency and providing career growth opportunities for remote teams.

• Practical tips on onboarding, overcommunication, and fostering engagement.

• The value of celebrating wins—big and small—to boost morale.

• How servant leadership and leadership by example can help cultivate a thriving company culture.

Eric also dives into the philosophy of building not just a company, but a community—one where people feel part of something bigger than just the work they do. Whether you're a business leader or a creator, this episode offers valuable lessons on leadership, culture, and managing remote teams.

Key Takeaways:

• Building a strong remote culture requires intentional effort and transparency.

• Providing clear career paths helps employees stay engaged and feel valued.

• Overcommunication, effective onboarding, and celebrating wins are key to success.

• Servant leadership can drive personal growth and company-wide success.

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In this episode of The Daily Creator, Eric Farber dives into two major stories shaking up the digital landscape and impacting creators: the ongoing battle surrounding TikTok's future in the U.S. and the potential regulatory shifts under the Trump administration that could change the way platforms handle advertising and data privacy.

TikTok's Ongoing Struggles and Microsoft's Potential Acquisition TikTok's future in the U.S. has been uncertain, with President Trump's administration pushing for a ban. But now, reports indicate that Microsoft might be in talks to acquire the platform. What does this mean for creators who rely on TikTok for exposure and revenue? In this episode, Eric explores how this acquisition could bring stability to the app, change its data policies, and affect creators who have made TikTok their primary platform.

FTC Under Trump: A Shifting Regulatory Landscape The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) introduced new rules during the Biden administration aimed at protecting the data of young users, especially preventing platforms from selling data about those under 13. But with Trump's return to the White House, tech leaders like Elon Musk have already begun lobbying against these rules. Eric breaks down what this means for creators who rely on data-driven advertising to monetize their content. Could a rollback of these regulations lead to more ad revenue—or more privacy concerns?

What Does This All Mean for Creators? With potential changes to both TikTok's business operations and advertising rules under the FTC, creators must be prepared for a rapidly shifting digital world. How will these regulatory changes impact your revenue streams, your audience engagement, and your ability to scale your business? Tune in to hear Eric's thoughts on what's next and how creators can stay adaptable in the face of these changes.

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Epidose 44 is another update for the TikTok Ban as of 1/22/25

In this critical episode of The Daily Creator Podcast, host Eric Farber takes you through the latest twists in the TikTok saga as the U.S. teeters on the edge of major policy changes that could reshape the digital landscape. This episode, titled "Frozen Future," dives into President Trump's recent executive order that halts the TikTok ban, providing a 75-day reprieve amid growing concerns over national security and international data laws.

Discover the intricate backstory of TikTok's challenges in the U.S., from its initial concerns raised in 2020, through legislative battles, to its current precarious position. Learn about the Supreme Court's involvement and how shifting presidential directives have influenced the platform's operational stability in the U.S.

Eric Farber discusses Trump's astonishing valuation of TikTok at a trillion dollars and his unprecedented proposal for the U.S. to acquire a 50% stake. What does this mean for the future of corporate ownership, government involvement in private entities, and the global tech ecosystem?

Also in this episode, hear about the international response, with countries like Canada and the UK signaling possible similar actions, reflecting a potentially global reevaluation of how social media platforms are regulated.

Tune in as Eric dissects what these developments might mean for content creators who depend on TikTok, exploring the broader implications for the creator economy and what potential moves by influential figures like Elon Musk could bring to the narrative.

Subscribe to The Daily Creator Podcast on Apple Podcasts for insightful, timely discussions that keep you at the forefront of digital innovation and creator rights. Join Eric each week as he breaks down complex tech issues and their impact on creators around the world.