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#body-positivity
Social media marketing
fromCreative Bloq
1 month 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.
fromFOX8 WGHP
2 days ago
Social media marketing

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

Social media snark forums provide a platform for questioning influencer authenticity, promoting accountability in a largely unregulated space.
fromPage Six
4 weeks ago
Exercise

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

Remi Bader candidly shares her experience with loose skin post-bariatric surgery, emphasizing body acceptance and authenticity.
Social media marketing
fromCreative Bloq
1 month 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.
fromFOX8 WGHP
2 days ago
Social media marketing

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

Social media snark forums provide a platform for questioning influencer authenticity, promoting accountability in a largely unregulated space.
fromPage Six
4 weeks ago
Exercise

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

Remi Bader candidly shares her experience with loose skin post-bariatric surgery, emphasizing body acceptance and authenticity.
more#body-positivity
fromwww.esquire.com
3 days ago
OMG science

White House Press Briefing Included Wingnut Kambree Nelson

The rise of influencers in political media reflects a concerning shift away from factual journalism towards sensationalism and entertainment.
#social-media
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
1 month 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
4 days 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.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
1 month 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
4 days 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.
more#social-media
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago
Left-wing politics

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

Hope Walz argues jogging has become political, linking it to privilege and societal issues stemming from government policies.
OMG science
fromSlate Magazine
3 days 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.
#youtube
fromBusiness Insider
5 days ago
Media industry

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.
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago
Social media marketing

I hid my identity from my YouTube followers. Revealing my face sparked some backlash, but I'm glad I did it.

Kristi Cook's face reveal on Spill Sesh sparked initial backlash, but ultimately enhanced her creativity and audience connection.
Media industry
fromBusiness Insider
5 days 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.
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago
Social media marketing

I hid my identity from my YouTube followers. Revealing my face sparked some backlash, but I'm glad I did it.

Kristi Cook's face reveal on Spill Sesh sparked initial backlash, but ultimately enhanced her creativity and audience connection.
more#youtube
fromSlate Magazine
5 days ago
UK news

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

CECOT prison serves as a grim symbol of societal fears and influences extreme travel content creation.
Fashion & style
fromNew York Post
2 weeks 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
2 weeks ago
Women in technology

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

The all-female space trip featuring Katy Perry epitomizes a disconnect from reality and a tasteless display of celebrity culture.
Perry's concert promotion in space symbolizes a confusing mix of entertainment and extravagance.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
UK news

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

Danielle Mansutti is suing her plastic surgeon for damages due to allegedly harmful breast implants that negatively impacted her career.
#entertainment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Soccer (FIFA)

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

The Baller League introduces a new influencer-driven football model, challenging traditional formats of the sport.
fromFast Company
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Logan and Jake Paul reveal 'Paul American' Max reality show

Jake and Logan Paul are launching a family reality series titled 'Paul American' on HBO Max, debuting March 27.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Soccer (FIFA)

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

The Baller League introduces a new influencer-driven football model, challenging traditional formats of the sport.
fromFast Company
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Logan and Jake Paul reveal 'Paul American' Max reality show

Jake and Logan Paul are launching a family reality series titled 'Paul American' on HBO Max, debuting March 27.
more#entertainment
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.
#misogyny
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago
Women in technology

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

A Christian influencer was dismissed for sharing a misogynistic video and lost her wrongful dismissal claim against the school.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
UK politics

Is Andrew Tate going to reinvent himself as a politician and save Britan [sic]'? | Arwa Mahdawi

The emergence of controversial figures like Andrew Tate in politics raises concerns about the qualifications and motivations of potential leaders.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago
Women in technology

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

A Christian influencer was dismissed for sharing a misogynistic video and lost her wrongful dismissal claim against the school.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
UK politics

Is Andrew Tate going to reinvent himself as a politician and save Britan [sic]'? | Arwa Mahdawi

The emergence of controversial figures like Andrew Tate in politics raises concerns about the qualifications and motivations of potential leaders.
more#misogyny
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.
Growth hacking
fromFast Company
1 month 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
1 month 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.
fromPFSN
1 month ago
Women in technology

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

Toni Breidinger's unique marketing-driven NASCAR contract sparks debate due to her influencer status eclipsing traditional racing credentials.
UK news
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Australia angered by clip of US influencer grabbing wombat DW 03/13/2025

An American influencer sparked outrage in Australia after filming herself grabbing a baby wombat, raising concerns about wildlife protection and social media ethics.
NYC politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month 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
1 month 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.
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.
#marketing
fromHer Campus
2 months ago
Growth hacking

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.
fromSpoon University
2 months ago
Marketing

Is Poppi's Vending Machine Stunt Worth The Buzz?

Poppi's bold marketing strategies challenge legacy sodas and generate significant buzz through innovative product placement.
Growth hacking
fromHer Campus
2 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.
fromSpoon University
2 months ago
Marketing

Is Poppi's Vending Machine Stunt Worth The Buzz?

Poppi's bold marketing strategies challenge legacy sodas and generate significant buzz through innovative product placement.
more#marketing
Apple
fromBusiness Insider
2 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.'
Media industry
fromKotaku
2 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.
fromFuturism
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

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

Haliey Welch's rise to podcast fame was overshadowed by her involvement in a cryptocurrency scandal, leading to legal challenges and a halt in podcast episodes.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

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.

Belle Gibson's story reveals the dangers of deception in the wellness industry and the impact on those around her.
fromBustle
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

At W Hollywood, Everyone Can Be A 365 Party Girl

The W Hollywood hotel became a vibrant hub during Los Angeles Fashion Week, shaping unexpected experiences for guests amidst stylish events and gatherings.
fromPolygon
3 months ago
Video games

The Super and Puppy Bowls, Invincible, Pokemon Horizons, and more new TV this week

New TV premieres feature Pokémon trainers honing skills, an influencer's cancer deception, and a major NFL event with a celebrated halftime show.
Marketing
fromFast Company
3 months ago

The rise of 'influencer voice': Why this TikTok creator accent is taking over the internet and maybe the world

The influencer accent is characterized by raising pitch at sentence ends, creating confusing intonations.
Miscellaneous
fromIntelligencer
3 months ago

Trump Supporters Party and Rally on Inauguration Eve

MAGA celebrations in D.C. herald Donald Trump's second inauguration, featuring a series of events uniting supporters through music and influencer culture.
Marketing
fromWIRED
3 months ago

The MAGA Influencers Take Their Victory Lap, With Big Tech Picking Up the Tab

Influencers played a crucial role in Trump's 2024 election victory, leveraging social media and digital platforms for political influence.
fromWhoWhatWearUK
3 months ago
Fashion & style

This Dated Denim Trend Is on Its Way Back-Here's How French Women Are Already Wearing It

French fashion influencers are revitalizing skinny jeans with modern styles and elevated pairings.
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