Hey Reader

Rabbit rabbit! Hooray it's finally June, while I'm a bit stressed about school getting out this month, May was such a LONG month that I'm glad it's over, now let's get to the WEEKLY update....

What's Happening in the Industry

• New ‘Edits’ Video App: Instagram officially launched a separate video-editing app called Edits to empower Reels creators. The free app (a rival to TikTok’s CapCut) provides a full suite of mobile editing tools for videos and lets creators export high-quality Reels without any watermarks Find more social media news here.​
• Google's recent expansion of its AI Mode feature, which delivers AI-generated summaries in search results, has drawn sharp criticism from major U.S. news publishers.The News/Media Alliance, representing outlets like Condé Nast and Vox Media, accuses Google of "theft," arguing that this approach deprives publishers of traffic and revenue by utilizing their content without proper compensation.Internal documents from Google's antitrust trial reveal that the company opted not to seek publishers' consent for this feature, leaving them with the stark choice of either being included without compensation or opting out of search entirely.This controversy underscores the escalating tension between AI advancements and the rights of content creators.Read the full article here​

Education & Training

As I continue to work on moving away from Zapier (no shade, just one less subscription for my business) I'm learning a lot about how these "automation tools" process information, the big question will be if I can get everything I have currently automated with Zapier moved over before my next bill at the end of the month.....

Events

• Email marketing shouldn’t feel like a mess of docs, drafts, and last-minute sends. My brand new Airtable system (with ConvertKit sync + automated broadcast stats) helps you plan, write, and track it all in one place. I’m looking for 10 (only 8 spots left) beta testers to try it for just $97 — includes lifetime access and a 30-min 1:1 with me. 🎯 Grab your spot here (btw it really does just require Airtable and Convertkit, no need for Zapier or Make etc.)
• Digital Product Creation Lab (June 9–12, 2025):Feeling stuck on what to create next? This free 4-day virtual event is packed with sessions to help you spark fresh product ideas — and actually bring them to life. From AI workflows to Pinterest promos to Procreate doodles, you'll walk away with real, sellable inspiration. Grab your free ticket!​
• I’m speaking at the Sell The Damn Thing Summit about how to run your affiliate program legally (without the guesswork). I’ll walk you through what you actually need to stay compliant — like contracts, disclosures, tracking, and payment terms. If you’ve got (or want to start) an affiliate program, don’t miss this! 🎟️ Grab your free ticket here​
• Use AI to write soulful sales emails that actually sound like you. Join Ruth’s $7 challenge to get your repeatable, low energy sales system done.
• Fix the #1 reason your AI content feels meh…No, you don’t need more swipe files. What you need is aBrand iOS (Identity Operating System), Join the Get it Done Week to build yours for just $7.​

Keep it Legal

Generally speaking, the courts have said that you can't copyright AI created work, but a new law out of Arkansas might be changing that....Arkansas recently enacted a law clarifying who owns AI-generated content. The law provides that the person who supplies the data or prompts to an AI system is deemed the owner of the resulting content (or their employer, if it’s produced as part of their job). However, the statute also specifies that any AI-generated work must not infringe existing copyrights or IP rights ncsl.org​

In other legal news, the requirements to comply to the FTC's subscriptions rule was extended..... “Negative Option” Subscription Rule – Compliance Delay: If your online business relies on subscriptions or “free trial, auto-renew” offers, note that the FTC updated its Negative Option Rule (to require clearer consent and easy cancellations). Enforcement was supposed to start in May, but as of May 9, 2025, the FTC extended the compliance deadline by 60 days to July 14, 2025​

Latest Episodes and Blog Posts

Using AI to speed up your content creation? Be careful—AI-generated content isn’t automatically protected by copyright. This blog post explains how U.S. law views AI content and what bloggers and digital creators must do to legally claim ownership. If you’re mixing AI into your workflow, this is a must-read.

Your Opportunities

• As always you can sign up to join my affiliate program, where you earn 30% (with chances to earn more on some products) on referrals for all my products. Join the affiliate program here. ​
• Want to get booked as a speaker and earn money sharing your favorite tools? Hobbyscool is on the lookout for speakers who can teach creative entrepreneurs helpful, skill-building lessons — and they’ve just opened their speaker interest form. If you’ve got something to teach, it’s worth checking out! Apply to speak at Hobbyscool​

That’s it for this WEEKLY update, have a great rest of your weekend!
Best,
Liz