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Media Members

Creator, Influencer, Gamer, Podcaster, Entertainer, Writer

Requirements

Any two (2) are required:

10K followers across 3 or less platforms

25K or more monthly active website visits

One (1) verified platform (Excluding X)

Paid activations valued over $15K (1 year or less)

Five (5) confirmed "Created By" Credits

$99/year

First year free with promo code: BLUE

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Membership dues are paid annually automatically. Please note that we protect your privacy and will never sell, spam, or misuse your information.

What do I get?

Credentials: Verified Creator ID for creators.
Compliance: Legal protections and invoice escalation.
Accreditation: Credit and portfolio for your creative work.
Support: Creator concierge and access to human support.
Events & Community: Ongoing virtual and in person events.
And so much more: Access benefits, discounts, and more.

How does it work?

To join the Media category, you must meet any two of these requirements. We will research your application and if you do not qualify, you will be refunded immediately.

How much does it cost?

Membership dues are $99 per year. As a non-profit organization, your dues support our legal costs and the hard work of our volunteers. If you do not qualify or would like, you can join free as an Associate.

Media

Marketing

Maker

Media Members

Creator, Influencer, Gamer, Podcaster, Entertainer, Writer

Requirements

Any two (2) are required:

10K followers across 3 or less platforms

25K or more monthly active website visits

One (1) verified platform (Excluding X)

Paid activations valued over $15K (1 year or less)

Five (5) confirmed "Created By" Credits

$99/year

First year free with promo code: BLUE

Start Your Application

Membership dues are paid annually automatically. Please note that we protect your privacy and will never sell, spam, or misuse your information.

What do I get?

Credentials: Verified Creator ID for creators.
Governance: Legal protections and invoice escalation.
Accreditation: Credit and portfolio for your creative work.
Support: Creator concierge and access to human support.
Events & Community: Ongoing virtual & in person events.
And so much more: Access benefits, discounts, and more.

How does it work?

To join the Media category, you must meet any two of these requirements. We will research your application and if you do not qualify, you will be refunded immediately.

How much does it cost?

The Creators Guild of America is the official 501(c)(6) non profit organization that protects and promotes the interests of digital creators.

The Creators Guild of America is the official 501(c)(6) non profit organization that protects and promotes the interests of digital creators.

Footnotes

Our eligibility requirements are thoughtfully crafted by a diverse committee of creative professionals from all backgrounds, ensuring inclusivity and representation across the industry.

We proudly support members from all cultures, ethnicities, and backgrounds. As a Guild, we stand with the LGBTQ+ community and are committed to fostering an environment of equality and acceptance for all.

As a non-profit organization, the dues paid by our members are reinvested into the Guild to fund events, legal costs, and continuous improvements, making sure to look after our volunteers and ensuring a vibrant future for all creators.

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