Social media app that allows businesses to pay customers to share posts expands to Hollywood

"We are excited to introduce Thumzup to the Hollywood community, expanding our geographical reach and enhancing the way individuals interact with and support local businesses through social media," Robert Steele, CEO and founder of Thumzup, said.

"This expansion illustrates our continued business growth, all while empowering individuals to monetize their social media presence while discovering and supporting fantastic local businesses."

Here's how the app works: Businesses can sign up for an advertising campaign and customers who download the app can then visit the business...Once users post a photo through the app, which will also automatically be posted to their Instagram account, they get paid by the company via PayPal or Venmo.

Local businesses like Hallowed Ground in Los Angeles and Bellissimo Venice in Venice Beach have utilized Thumzup, according to its website.

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