Snapchat Expands Monetization Program for Creators
The platform will introduce ad revenue sharing for longer Spotlight videos starting February 1, 2025.
- Snapchat's new unified monetization program will allow creators to earn ad revenue from Spotlight videos over one minute long and Stories posts.
- The current Spotlight Rewards Program will end on January 31, 2025, as the new initiative takes effect the following day.
- Eligibility criteria include at least 50,000 followers, 25 monthly posts to Saved Stories or Spotlight, and meeting specific viewership benchmarks within 28 days.
- Spotlight viewership has grown 25% year-over-year, reaching over 500 million monthly active users, creating significant opportunities for creators to monetize their content.
- The update comes as TikTok faces a potential U.S. ban, positioning Snapchat to attract creators seeking alternative platforms.