Our H1 2026 Creator Economy M&A Report analyzes all 70 acquisitions from the first 6 months of the year, highlighting the key trends shaping the future of the creator economy.

Here's a complete list of creator economy acquisitions from June 2026.

Accenture Song acquired Whalar for an estimated $500M+.

Here are the highlights, and what it means for the creator economy.

Here's a complete list of creator economy acquisitions from May 2026.

How do creator economy acquirers evaluate risk?

Here are the risk factors we see tank deals most often and how to avoid them.

Here's a complete list of creator economy acquisitions from April 2026.

Quartermast Advisors is proud to have advised Sunny State Agency on its sale to Bent Pixels for a $23M+ valuation.

Here's a complete list of creator economy acquisitions from March 2026.

Here's a complete list of creator economy acquisitions from February 2026.

Beast Industries acquired Gen Z fintech app Step.

Here are the highlights, and what it means for the creator economy.

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Here's a complete list of creator economy acquisitions from January 2026.

Our 2026 Creator Economy M&A Report analyzes all 81 acquisitions from the past year, highlighting the key trends shaping the future of the creator economy.

Here's a complete list of creator economy acquisitions in Q4 2025.

Our Influencer Marketing M&A Report analyzes all 189 publicly announced influencer marketing acquisitions from 2014 to present, highlighting the key trends and insights shaping the future of this industry.

Publicis Groupe continues its M&A spree with the acquisition of Singapore-based HEPMIL Media Group.

Here are the highlights, and what it means for the creator economy.

The creator economy isn’t slowing down — it’s leveling up.

We’re now in an era of consolidation, where acquirers are chasing strategic differentiation, strong financials, and authentic creator relationships.

The Creator Economy M&A Blueprint breaks down exactly what founders and investors need to know to navigate this next chapter.

Here's a complete list of the 12 creator economy acquisitions in Q3 2025.

In the early 2010s, social media platforms were some of the most aggressive acquirers in tech. For years, acquisitions were the fastest way to capture new audiences, add features, and fend off competition.

But if you look at the last five years, the buying spree has cooled. Why?

Learn more in our comprehensive research into the history of acquisitions by social media platforms.

Capital markets are waking up to the $250B+ creator economy. Our Creator Capital Landscape maps the key players in this space.