Since Threads â launch last summer, creators have grumbled to me about the lack of money-making opportunities or clear reasons for them to spend time posting on Instagramâs text-focused sister app. Threads is now trying one obvious route: paying them (a little) to post.
Kaya Yurieff is a journalist and writer, currently working for CNN. She specializes in covering the creator economy and has written for publications such as The Information and Knowledia. With a focus on technology and social media platforms like TikTok, Kaya explores the intersection of digital culture and entrepreneurship.