Tubi and TikTok are partnering to produce long form series
TikTok and Fox-owned streaming service Tubi announced a partnership to help TikTok creators produce long-form original series through a new "Creatorverse Incubator." The collaboration will take some of TikTok's biggest personalities and give them platforms to create streaming content for Tubi. This comes as TikTok is also testing new content formats, including a micro-drama feed featuring AI-generated shows.
This is a smart move that capitalizes on TikTok's creator talent while giving Tubi access to built-in audiences. The partnership could help legitimize social media creators as serious content producers and provide a pathway for viral personalities to build sustainable careers in traditional media.
TikTok success doesn't necessarily translate to long-form content, and many creators may struggle with the different skills required for TV production. There's also concern that forcing short-form creators into traditional formats could dilute what made them popular in the first place.