Democrats cozy up to influencers as social media becomes a top news source, leaving traditional media feeling cold

• Social-media creators are taking center stage at this year's Democratic National Convention.
• While some reporters have balked at attendance costs and limited desk space, influencers are thriving.
• The DNC's influencer strategy reflects a broader shift in media as creators become news sources.

This year at the Democratic National Convention, reporters aren't the only ones carrying microphones around searching for people to talk to.

Creators are too — and they're thriving.