Snapchat, the popular social media platform, has recently introduced a new way for Augmented Reality (AR) creators to earn money within the platform.
The new initiative, called Lens Creator Rewards, offers AR creators, developers, and teams the opportunity to earn for building top-performing Lenses on Snapchat.
“With the incredible scale of AR creation and deep engagement from Snapchatters, we’re committed to supporting AR creators as they advance their skills and grow their businesses by empowering and rewarding creativity,” said Snapchat through the Newsroom
The Lens Creator Rewards Program
“Today, we’re introducing Lens Creator Rewards, a new opportunity for Snap AR creators, developers, and teams to earn for building top-performing Lenses on Snapchat.” announced Snapchat
The Lens Creator Rewards program is designed to celebrate the most creative Lenses that help Snapchatters express themselves and have fun with friends.
These could range from imaginative new looks to try on to amazing AR scenes they can explore.
Every month, a Lens Creator could be awarded up to $7,200 if their Lens is the top-performing Lens in the United States, India, and Mexico. The program is open to new and existing Lens Studio community members from nearly 40 countries.
Impact on Creators
This new initiative by Snapchat is expected to impact creators within the platform significantly.
It provides an additional revenue stream for creators, incentivizing them to create more engaging and innovative Lenses.
“Every month, a Lens Creator could be awarded up to $7,200 if their Lens is the top-performing Lens in the United States, India, and Mexico.” mentioned Snapchat
This could increase the quality and diversity of Lenses available on Snapchat, enhancing the user experience and potentially attracting more users.
Terms and Conditions
Like any other program, the Lens Creator Rewards program comes with its terms and conditions.
For instance, only a small percentage of creators submitting a Lens to the program will receive payments.
The ability to receive payments will only be available in a limited number of countries listed in the Program Guidelines & FAQ.
To be eligible for payment, creators must submit a Qualifying Lens and satisfy all Payment Account Eligibility Requirements. A Qualifying Lens is one that has been designated “public” in Lens Studio and is a high-performing Lens in a Region, calculated based on Snapchat’s proprietary formula.
Snapchat’s Lens Creator Rewards program provides a monetary incentive and encourages creativity and innovation among creators.
As the program rolls out, it will be interesting to see the new and exciting Lenses that creators come up with.
2 Responses
Very interesting and seems like a great opportunity. Thank you for sharing!
My pleasure Candi