News Summary

Patreon, a membership platform for creators, is launching new features to help creators grow their audience without relying on traditional social media platforms. These updates include a new post format called Quips, which allows creators to share non-paywalled updates with text, photos, or video. The redesigned home feed now includes recommended posts, and there’s a new saved posts feature and tagging function for creators to mention each other. Patreon CEO Jack Conte emphasizes that these updates aim to cultivate long-term relationships between creators and their audience. Early tests indicate a rise in new free memberships, though paid memberships have seen a more modest increase. The full rollout is expected next year, with a beta version available through a waitlist.