Francis Zierer

Lead Editor
Creator Spotlight

Francis Zierer is a writer, podcaster, and researcher covering the creator economy.

He is the editor of Creator Spotlight, beehiiv's newsletter and podcast cataloguing how creator businesses grow and monetize — from independent, newsletter-based journalists to lifestyle YouTubers to the strategists and entrepreneurs serving them all.

Alongside Dirt Media's Daisy Alioto, he is also a co-host of Tasteland, a podcast featuring creative takes on media, marketing, and technology.

Presentation(s):

• The Creator-Led Future of Journalism

  Thursday, September 11, 2025
  12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT