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Highest Density of ADHD People Ever Measured Found in Cannes
AgencyBrandPlatformMusicCreator

Highest Density of ADHD People Ever Measured Found in Cannes

1 Jul 2026
2 minute read
Every June, some of the most distracted people on earth gather on a strip of French coastline and quietly decide what the rest of us will watch, buy, and hum for the next year.
L
Lukas Steiner
CEO
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Talentir Raises €4M Backed by Patrick Pichette (Former Google CFO) and Redstone VC
AgencyBrandPlatformMusicCreator

Talentir Raises €4M Backed by Patrick Pichette (Former Google CFO) and Redstone VC

1 Jul 2026
7 minute read
Today we're announcing our €4M seed round, led by Redstone VC with Patrick Pichette (ex-Google CFO) and others. Here's what it means for global payouts.
L
Lukas Steiner
CEO
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Creator Payouts Eat 70% of Your Agency's Finance Team Time
AgencyBrandPlatformCreator

Creator Payouts Eat 70% of Your Agency's Finance Team Time

9 Jun 2026
5 minute read
If you run a creator agency, MCN, or label, this number won't surprise you: 70% of finance team time at a typical agency is consumed by manual creator payments. That's not finance. That's data entry with a finance team's salary attached.
L
Lukas Steiner
CEO
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How Better Payouts Compound Into Better Influencer Marketing
AgencyBrandPlatformCreator

How Better Payouts Compound Into Better Influencer Marketing

26 May 2026
8 minute read
Faster, easier creator payments don't just save your finance team time — they unlock lower rates, new markets, and long-term partnerships. Here's the flywheel.
L
Lukas Steiner
CEO
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How to Pay Creators in 60+ Currencies
AgencyBrandPlatformMusic

How to Pay Creators in 60+ Currencies

18 May 2026
6 minute read
One balance. 60+ currencies. Stablecoin option for instant cross-border. Self-billing invoices generated automatically in any currency. Creator picks their preferred method. Finance gets a clean export. Live in 72 hours.
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Johannes Kares
CTO
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Stablecoin Payouts for Businesses: A Practical Guide to USDC and EURC
AgencyBrandPlatformMusic

Stablecoin Payouts for Businesses: A Practical Guide to USDC and EURC

11 May 2026
9 minute read
This article explains what stablecoins are in finance-team language, what problem they actually solve for business payouts, the genuine concerns worth taking seriously, and when they make sense.
J
Johannes Kares
CTO
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The Real Cost of Paying Influencers Through Your Finance Team
AgencyBrandPlatform

The Real Cost of Paying Influencers Through Your Finance Team

5 May 2026
6 minute read
Your influencer marketing program isn't held back by your creators, your briefs, or your budget. It's held back by an AP process designed for paying corporate vendors that was never updated for creator-economy timescales.
L
Lukas Steiner
CEO
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The Best Payout Software for Agencies & Platforms in 2026
AgencyBrandPlatform

The Best Payout Software for Agencies & Platforms in 2026

28 Apr 2026
2 minute read
Choosing the right payout software in 2026 isn't just about moving money; it’s about turning your financial operations into a competitive advantage.
L
Lukas Steiner
CEO
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Self-Billing Invoices Explained
AgencyBrandPlatformMusicCreator

Self-Billing Invoices Explained

14 Apr 2026
10 minute read
This article explains what a self-billing invoice is, when you can use it, how it works under EU rules, and how much time it can realistically save — with a soft landing into how modern payout software handles it automatically.
J
Johannes Kares
CTO
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Build vs Buy: The True Cost of Creator Payout Infrastructure
AgencyBrandPlatformMusic

Build vs Buy: The True Cost of Creator Payout Infrastructure

7 Apr 2026
6 minute read
This article breaks down what it actually costs to build creator payout infrastructure in-house, what the hidden subsystems are, and where the math tips toward buying.
J
Johannes Kares
CTO
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Introducing: Talentir Wallet
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Introducing: Talentir Wallet

31 Mar 2026
3 minute read
We upgraded your wallet to be more secure, faster, and fully yours. Here's what changed, and how to migrate in under a minute.
J
Johannes Kares
CTO
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Here's How Labels Can Pay Artists in Days, Not Quarters.
PlatformMusic

Here's How Labels Can Pay Artists in Days, Not Quarters.

10 Mar 2026
6 minute read
If royalty processing is consuming the majority of your finance and royalty team's quarter, that capacity isn't coming back through hiring. It's coming back through infrastructure.
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Lukas Steiner
CEO
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What to Do When Your PayPal Business Account Gets Limited
AgencyBrandPlatformMusic

What to Do When Your PayPal Business Account Gets Limited

10 Mar 2026
8 minute read
PayPal Business account limited? Here's how to resolve the immediate issue, why it keeps happening, and when it's time to consider a dedicated payout layer.
J
Johannes Kares
CTO
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How to Manage Hundreds of Small-Scale Creator Payments Every Day
AgencyBrandPlatformMusicCreator

How to Manage Hundreds of Small-Scale Creator Payments Every Day

26 Feb 2026
3 minute read
Talentir is the perfect infrastructure for the high-volume, small-amount reality of the UGC industry.
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Sara Lombardo
Marketing & Communications
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How Businesses use Talentir to pay creators and scale
AgencyBrandPlatformMusicCreator

How Businesses use Talentir to pay creators and scale

22 Feb 2026
5 minute read
If your company is already using Talentir or you are considering using us to pay the creators you work with, taking advantage of this amazing technology we have built, here is a step-by-step guide.
J
Johannes Kares
CTO
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The new Talentir Podcast is here!
AgencyBrandPlatformMusicCreator

The new Talentir Podcast is here!

19 Jan 2026
4 minute read
There have never been more ways to make money online, and never more people trying. Our Podcast "Monetized" is finally out!
L
Lukas Steiner
CEO
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The New Talentir Brand is live!
AgencyBrandPlatformMusicCreator

The New Talentir Brand is live!

14 Nov 2025
3 minute read
Talentir's brand new website is now officially live! The new design features a bold and energetic orange and two new sections: for businesses and for youtubers
L
Lukas Steiner
CEO
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PayPal and Venmo Payouts Are Now Live on Talentir
AgencyBrandPlatformMusicCreator

PayPal and Venmo Payouts Are Now Live on Talentir

26 Aug 2025
3 minute read
Talentir now supports PayPal and Venmo Payouts, alongside bank and USDC, and EURC, giving creators faster, flexible, global access to earnings with real-time withdrawals and simple setup.
J
Johannes Kares
CTO
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The End of the Invoice: Why the Creator Economy is Still Behind
AgencyBrandPlatformMusic

The End of the Invoice: Why the Creator Economy is Still Behind

18 Aug 2025
4 minute read
This article explores why outdated, manual invoicing slows down agencies, MCNs, and platforms—and how a new financial architecture is making it obsolete. By adopting a Merchant of Record model, yield-generating payout flows, and real-time payment rails, companies can eliminate compliance risk, cut admin workload by up to 80%, and even turn payouts into a profit center. Talentir I/O positions itself as the financial operating system for the creator economy, delivering instant global payments, zero payout liability, and new revenue streams for businesses working with creators.
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Lukas Steiner
CEO
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How to Optimize the YouTube Withholding Tax
Creator

How to Optimize the YouTube Withholding Tax

1 Jul 2025
11 minute read
This comprehensive guide helps YouTube creators understand how taxes apply to their income—from AdSense and sponsorships to merchandise and affiliate sales. It covers self-employment tax basics, deductible business expenses, and how to reduce or avoid U.S. withholding taxes through tax treaties like the one between the U.S. and Austria. With step-by-step guidance on submitting the W-8BEN form and smart tax strategies, creators can optimize their earnings while staying compliant.
L
Lukas Steiner
CEO
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What is YouTube Content ID and How do I Enable it
Creator

What is YouTube Content ID and How do I Enable it

24 Jun 2025
12 minute read
YouTube Content ID is YouTube’s system for identifying and managing copyrighted content using digital fingerprinting. It enables rights holders to detect, monetize, or block unauthorized use of their content. This guide explains how Content ID works, how to access it, and how creators can use it to protect and profit from their work.
L
Lukas Steiner
CEO
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Talentir's 7-Figure Round: Revolutionizing Creator Payments
AgencyBrandPlatformMusicCreator

Talentir's 7-Figure Round: Revolutionizing Creator Payments

4 Mar 2025
4 minute read
Talentir secures a seven-figure seed round to scale its blockchain payment system, offering YouTube creators real-time payouts, interest on revenue, and eliminating intermediaries.
L
Lukas Steiner
CEO
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What Are YouTube Royalties and How Do They Work?
Creator

What Are YouTube Royalties and How Do They Work?

8 Jul 2024
8 minute read
A main source of many content creators' income is YouTube royalties, but what are they, how do they work, and how do you collect them? Find out today.
L
Lukas Steiner
CEO
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Neighboring Rights, Royalties and Their Collection
PlatformMusicCreator

Neighboring Rights, Royalties and Their Collection

30 Oct 2023
6 minute read
The field of neighboring rights and their collection can be complex and confusing. This article will discuss them and teach you everything you need to know.
L
Lukas Steiner
CEO
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Compensation for Mechanical Royalties: Paying and Collecting
MusicCreator

Compensation for Mechanical Royalties: Paying and Collecting

26 Sep 2023
9 minute read
An exposition into mechanical royalties. Learn who pays and collects them, their significance for artists, and how they impact the music industry.
L
Lukas Steiner
CEO
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Synchronisation Royalties Explained: Harmonizing Music and Visual Media
PlatformMusicCreator

Synchronisation Royalties Explained: Harmonizing Music and Visual Media

28 Aug 2023
9 minute read
Dive into synchronization royalties and the background work enabling artists to earn from their music in movies, TV, games, ads, etc.
L
Lukas Steiner
CEO
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Performance Royalties Explained: Who Pays and Collects Them?
PlatformMusicCreator

Performance Royalties Explained: Who Pays and Collects Them?

14 Aug 2023
9 minute read
Learn about performance royalties, who pays them, and who collects them. Understand how songwriters and publishers get paid for the public performance of their music.
L
Lukas Steiner
CEO
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Our Codebase Has Been Put to the Test
AgencyBrandPlatformMusicCreator

Our Codebase Has Been Put to the Test

31 Jul 2023
2 minute read
We want to thank Quantstamp for conducting a thorough audit on our codebase. No matter how much brain power and heart blood you put into your codebase, it is always better to double-check.
J
Johannes Kares
CTO
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The Million Dollar Pre-Seed Round
AgencyBrandPlatformMusicCreator

The Million Dollar Pre-Seed Round

27 Apr 2023
2 minute read
Talentir secures a multimillion-dollar pre-seed investment led by Bitpanda's CEO to transform YouTube videos into manageable assets.
L
Lukas Steiner
CEO
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