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From Zara Larsson to Spongebob Squarepants, here's how Roblox gets such cool collaborations
Roblox continues to attract major brands like Nike, Vans, and H&M for collaborations by offering unique virtual experiences and brand integrations. Marketer Jake Sullivan from Vector3 explains that these partnerships provide longer exposure and more personal connections than traditional advertising. The platform's focus on older users and community-driven interactions further enhances its appeal for brands seeking authentic engagement.
Roblox details how much creators will pay for brand integrations
Roblox has announced its new monetization policy for brand integrations, which will take effect on January 1, 2027. Creators will be charged on a cost-per-mille (CPM) basis, with rates varying by region. The company aims for transparency and precision in pricing for brands and creators. Separately, Sony Interactive Entertainment is reportedly shifting its strategy for PC releases, prioritizing PlayStation exclusivity for single-player narrative games while continuing to release live-service titles on both PC and PlayStation 5.
EA Sports FC, Madden NFL Publisher Announces EA Advertising
Electronic Arts, the publisher of EA Sports FC and Madden NFL, has announced the launch of EA Advertising. This new division aims to facilitate deeper brand integration within its sports game portfolio.
Roblox claims its planned brand integration creator fee is totally not about revenue
Roblox is planning to introduce a new fee for creators who implement brand integrations within their games, with the cost scaling based on user traffic and engagement. Vice President Stephanie Latham stated the change aims to expand ad formats and user access to brands, not to generate revenue. This policy shift, expected next year, may face legal challenges and could impact smaller creators.
Roblox insists plans to start charging creators for brand integrations "is not about revenue at all"
Roblox plans to introduce a fee for creators who implement brand integrations in their experiences, starting in 2027. The company states this change is not revenue-driven but aims to evolve its responsibility to users, creators, and brands by standardizing ad measurement and compliance. This policy shift is part of broader changes to expand creator access to ad formats and tools for working with brands.