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#mental-health
Media industry
fromKotaku
3 months ago

MrBeast: Life Is 'So Much Easier When You're Broke'

Fame and success have brought MrBeast more criticism and personal challenges than anticipated.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

When Your Childhood Is Monetized

Netflix's 'Bad Influence' reveals dangers of kidfluencing, emphasizing blurred family bonds and exploitation in influencer culture.
fromMashable
5 days ago
Social media marketing

Outdoor Boys YouTuber hit 12M subs in 18 months. Now he's calling it quits.

Media industry
fromKotaku
3 months ago

MrBeast: Life Is 'So Much Easier When You're Broke'

Fame and success have brought MrBeast more criticism and personal challenges than anticipated.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

When Your Childhood Is Monetized

Netflix's 'Bad Influence' reveals dangers of kidfluencing, emphasizing blurred family bonds and exploitation in influencer culture.
fromMashable
5 days ago
Social media marketing

Outdoor Boys YouTuber hit 12M subs in 18 months. Now he's calling it quits.

fromWho What Wear
2 days ago

Carrie Bradshaw (I Mean, Sarah Jessica Parker) Just Posted This TikTok-Viral Lip Product on Her IG

"In the caption, she wrote, 'I am not an influencer. I am just the 'appliquée,' tagging makeup artist Elaine Offers Woulard, who was the 'connector' between her and the product.'"},{
NYC food
#content-creation
fromFOX8 WGHP
3 weeks ago
Social media marketing

In the $250B influencer industry, being a hater can be the only way to rein in bad behavior

fromSlate Magazine
3 days ago
US politics

It Is So Embarrassing to Watch Dems Try to "Find" a Liberal Joe Rogan. I Have So Many Ideas About What They Should Do Instead.

fromFOX8 WGHP
3 weeks ago
Social media marketing

In the $250B influencer industry, being a hater can be the only way to rein in bad behavior

fromSlate Magazine
3 days ago
US politics

It Is So Embarrassing to Watch Dems Try to "Find" a Liberal Joe Rogan. I Have So Many Ideas About What They Should Do Instead.

#celebrity
#social-media
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Likes and Lies: The Effects of Influencers on Teens

Teens are influenced by social media, often feeling inadequate due to comparisons with unrealistic success portrayed by influencers.
Books
fromUSA TODAY
2 months ago

Forget designer bags. In the book world, it's all about which advanced copies you carry

The rise of 'galley brag' signifies the growing influence of book influencers in the publishing process.
Digital life
fromDefector
2 months ago

Taking The Life Out Of "Day In The Life" | Defector

Maya Man's art project critiques social media lifestyles through a unique digital experience.
Media industry
fromMashable
3 weeks ago

How content creators are redefining Hollywood's power structure

Hollywood's landscape is changing with digital creators leading the way, prioritizing follower counts over traditional box office successes.
Social media marketing
fromThe Drum
1 month ago

We hold influencers to an impossible standard. It is unsustainable

Influencers are held to unrealistic expectations that demand they be experts on all issues, leading to an unfair burden.
It's hypocritical to require influencers to weigh in on every complex issue without similar expectations for others.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Likes and Lies: The Effects of Influencers on Teens

Teens are influenced by social media, often feeling inadequate due to comparisons with unrealistic success portrayed by influencers.
Books
fromUSA TODAY
2 months ago

Forget designer bags. In the book world, it's all about which advanced copies you carry

The rise of 'galley brag' signifies the growing influence of book influencers in the publishing process.
Digital life
fromDefector
2 months ago

Taking The Life Out Of "Day In The Life" | Defector

Maya Man's art project critiques social media lifestyles through a unique digital experience.
Media industry
fromMashable
3 weeks ago

How content creators are redefining Hollywood's power structure

Hollywood's landscape is changing with digital creators leading the way, prioritizing follower counts over traditional box office successes.
Social media marketing
fromThe Drum
1 month ago

We hold influencers to an impossible standard. It is unsustainable

Influencers are held to unrealistic expectations that demand they be experts on all issues, leading to an unfair burden.
It's hypocritical to require influencers to weigh in on every complex issue without similar expectations for others.
#fraud
Marketing tech
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Fyre Festival 2 is coming, and it already sounds bananas (and not in a good way) | TechCrunch

Billy McFarland is launching Fyre Festival 2 in Mexico despite past failures and lack of artist confirmations.
fromNew York Post
1 week ago
NYC startup

Wellness influencer allegedly stole $2.3M from prominent real estate investor 'role models' to splurge on designer goods, personal shopper

Marketing tech
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Fyre Festival 2 is coming, and it already sounds bananas (and not in a good way) | TechCrunch

Billy McFarland is launching Fyre Festival 2 in Mexico despite past failures and lack of artist confirmations.
fromNew York Post
1 week ago
NYC startup

Wellness influencer allegedly stole $2.3M from prominent real estate investor 'role models' to splurge on designer goods, personal shopper

Podcast
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

Kayla Malec Deserves Online Justice, Too

Influencer Kayla Malec's domestic assault case was overshadowed by the internet drama surrounding James Charles and other influencers.
Social media marketing
fromForbes
2 weeks ago

When The CEO Is The Corporate Brand: How To Manage Reputational Risks

Today's CEOs act as brand ambassadors, intertwining their personal brands with their companies.
The pressure on CEOs to maintain authenticity while managing reputational risks is unprecedented.
fromwww.esquire.com
3 weeks ago

White House Press Briefing Included Wingnut Kambree Nelson

Kambree Nelson represents a troubling trend in modern media, as influencers often prioritize entertainment over factual accuracy in their narratives, shifting responsibilities from traditional journalism.
OMG science
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Mind Boggling!' Fox News Hosts Roast Tim Walz's TikToker Daughter For Declaring Jogging Privileged, Political Act'

We should not be normalizing these people. Walz argues that the current administration's actions hinder societal inclusivity in the running community, linking political issues to recreational activities.
Left-wing politics
OMG science
fromSlate Magazine
3 weeks ago

I Attended the World's First Competitive Sperm Race. I Think I Saw the Beginning of the End.

Sperm Racing is a humorous yet serious event aimed at raising awareness about declining male fertility.
#body-positivity
Social media marketing
fromCreative Bloq
2 months ago

Kim Kardashian's latest SKIMS campaign is genius for all the wrong reasons

Kim Kardashian's 60-foot inflatable display in Times Square exemplifies the marketing trend of using the body as a brand for SKIMS.
fromPage Six
1 month ago
Exercise

Makeup-free Remi Bader shows haters her loose skin and scars from weight-loss surgery

Social media marketing
fromCreative Bloq
2 months ago

Kim Kardashian's latest SKIMS campaign is genius for all the wrong reasons

Kim Kardashian's 60-foot inflatable display in Times Square exemplifies the marketing trend of using the body as a brand for SKIMS.
fromPage Six
1 month ago
Exercise

Makeup-free Remi Bader shows haters her loose skin and scars from weight-loss surgery

Media industry
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

Making MrBeast: How Jimmy Donaldson went from shy kid to YouTube's top creator and built a business worth billions

MrBeast's rise is marked by strategic video content, charity work, and a focus on business expansion rather than personal wealth.
fromSlate Magazine
3 weeks ago

The Prison Where Trump Thinks He Can Send Anyone He Wants Became Famous for a Bizarre Reason

The CECOT prison, notorious for its extreme nature, has not only become a focal point of fear but also a bizarre draw for extreme travel influencers.
UK news
Mental health
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

Exclusive | Moms launch anti-glitzy 'Get Un-Ready With Me' effort to teach young girls to embrace their looks

A movement towards embracing natural beauty is emerging, empowering women to feel free without makeup.
Fashion & style
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Festivalgoers infuriated by Coachella's toxic influencer culture: 'It's a disgrace to see what it's turned into'

Coachella's transformation into a commercialized spectacle has left many music fans frustrated and disillusioned with the festival's current state.
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

We All Knew the Katy Perry-Lauren Sanchez Space Flight Would Be Stupid. But Not This Stupid.

Perry's space trip exemplified a new level of tastelessness, showcasing not just a lack of relevance but a disconnect with the audience's sentiments.
Women in technology
Fashion & style
fromWhoWhatWear
1 month ago

30 Niche Things I Find Utterly Chic-Fashion, Beauty, and Home Edition

Chicness is achieved through confidence and key stylish items, not just possession of trendy things.
#skincare
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
Alternative medicine

Why TikTokers are rubbing banana peels on their faces - and whether it works, according to doctors

fromNew York Post
1 month ago
Alternative medicine

Why TikTokers are rubbing banana peels on their faces - and whether it works, according to doctors

fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Influencer sues surgeon after claims overly large' breast implants ruined her career

Danielle Mansutti, an English YouTube influencer, claims her career was ruined by 'overly large' breast implants, leading her to sue the plastic surgeon for negligence.
UK news
fromPolygon
1 month ago

How one gamer jumped from World of Warcraft parody videos to directing a terrific Netflix horror movie

'Dead Talents Society' mirrors the absurdities of influencer culture while also offering a humorous critique on fame, both in life and the afterlife.
Independent films
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Welcome to the future of football, where the ability to entertain is king | Jonathan Liew

The Baller League, featuring influencer-driven entertainment and celebrity managers, challenges the traditional 11-a-side football model that has dominated for over a century.
Soccer (FIFA)
Parenting
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

Two Cautionary Tales for the Family Vlogger

The rise of family vlogging can mask serious issues behind idealized portrayals of motherhood.
Exposure of social media can lead to child abuse, as seen in the Ruby Franke case.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

Christian influencer sacked by London girls school after posting 'make your husband your king' video loses tribunal

Ms Soydag's video promoting submission in marriage sparked controversy and ultimately led to her wrongful dismissal claim from St Anne's Catholic High School being dismissed.
Women in technology
fromVulture
1 month ago

This Picture of Dorian Gray Leaps Off the Wall

There was something terribly enthralling in the exercise of influence...to convey one's temperament into another as though it were a subtle fluid or a strange perfume.
London
Black Lives Matter
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Influencer Andrew Tate beat, choked ex-girlfriend at Beverly Hills Hotel, lawsuit alleges

Andrew Tate faces serious allegations of abuse from ex-girlfriend Brianna Stern in a civil lawsuit, which he denies.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Baby brand slammed for insisting grieving influencer mom return free crib after newborn dies: 'Absolutely disgusted'

Happiest Baby faced backlash for demanding return of a crib from influencer Brooklyn Larsen after her baby died.
#consumer-behavior
Growth hacking
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Saratoga Spring Water gets caught up in an influencer's viral morning routine

Ashton Hall's morning routine went viral, showcasing influencer culture and significantly boosting Saratoga Water's visibility and sales.
Growth hacking
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Saratoga Spring Water gets caught up in an influencer's viral morning routine

Ashton Hall's morning routine went viral, showcasing influencer culture and significantly boosting Saratoga Water's visibility and sales.
Women
fromIntelligencer
2 months ago

Masculinity Will Not Save Men

Young men in America face growing challenges, including increased loneliness, rising suicide rates, and a disconnection from meaningful societal roles.
NYC startup
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

The weeklong TikTok fight over whether NYC influencers are 'boring'

TikTok users argue that New York City influencers are largely the same, driving a discussion on content uniformity and authenticity.
fromPFSN
2 months ago

Is Toni Breidinger's NASCAR Ride a Marketing Gimmick or Genuine Opportunity? Fans Blast Toyota's Approach

Breidinger's contract with Toyota is not through the manufacturer's driver development program, but rather its marketing department where she's viewed as an "influencer from a driver standpoint." (via u/BigFan2424) https://t.co/MsCqS1iw2R #NASCAR - r/NASCAR on Reddit (@NASCARonReddit) March 16, 2025
Women in technology
#wildlife-protection
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Baby wombat grabber Sam Jones leaves Australia after intense backlash including from PM and immigration minister

Influencer Sam Jones left Australia after backlash for grabbing a baby wombat from its mother, amid investigations into her visa compliance.
NYC politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Incredible!' CNN Busts Trump DOGE Spox Making Influencer Vids at Gov Office Amid Job Cuts

McLaurine Pinover filmed fashion influencer videos at her OPM office while defending federal job cuts.
CNN reports reveal inconsistencies in government employee layoffs amidst influencer promotion.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Andrew Tate is back in the US and a model of Trump's worldview | Moira Donegan

Andrew Tate's release from Romanian detention was influenced by high-level Trump administration officials' intervention, emphasizing the intersection of politics and celebrity.
Tate continues to hold a controversial presence online, promoting harmful messages while previously facing serious criminal allegations.
California
fromFast Company
2 months ago

The internet has suspicions about family vloggers fleeing California. Here's why

Family vloggers are rumored to be leaving California due to new child protection laws, though the influencers deny this connection.
LA food
fromFast Company
2 months ago

'People in L.A. are so gullible': A $19 strawberry has sparked internet debate over luxury foods

A $19 strawberry from Erewhon grocery has gone viral due to its packaging and influencer endorsements.
Growth hacking
fromHer Campus
3 months ago

What Brands Can Learn From Poppi's Backfired Strategy

Poppi's extravagant influencer marketing strategy faced backlash for being out of touch and misaligned with community engagement efforts.
#apple-cider-vinegar
Apple
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

Netflix's 'Apple Cider Vinegar' is based on a 'true-ish story.' Here's what's fact and what's fiction in the hit show.

Belle Gibson, an influencer, faked terminal cancer, leading to her wellness empire's dramatic rise and fall, depicted in Netflix's series 'Apple Cider Vinegar.'
Wellness
fromIndependent
3 months ago

Everyone's talking about: Apple cider vinegar - but what health benefits does it really have?

Apple cider vinegar is trending in wellness due to a Netflix show highlighting influencer culture and its dubious health claims.
Apple
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

Netflix's 'Apple Cider Vinegar' is based on a 'true-ish story.' Here's what's fact and what's fiction in the hit show.

Belle Gibson, an influencer, faked terminal cancer, leading to her wellness empire's dramatic rise and fall, depicted in Netflix's series 'Apple Cider Vinegar.'
Wellness
fromIndependent
3 months ago

Everyone's talking about: Apple cider vinegar - but what health benefits does it really have?

Apple cider vinegar is trending in wellness due to a Netflix show highlighting influencer culture and its dubious health claims.
fromFuturism
3 months ago

Hawk Tuah Girl Appears to Have Completely Destroyed Her Life With That Disastrous Meme Coin

At one point, as Bloomberg reports, "Talk Tuah" overtook reigning podcasts including NPR's "This American Life" and Jason and Travis Kelce's "New Heights."
Miscellaneous
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

Belle Gibson's partner, Clive Rothwell, helped her start The Whole Pantry app as seen in 'Apple Cider Vinegar.' Here's where he is now.

Rothwell was instrumental in facilitating Gibson's rise, funding her wellness app while increasingly aware of her deception.
Miscellaneous
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