Influencers face a big dilemma when it comes to politics this election season

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Over 200 social-media creators attended the Democratic National Convention.
Over 200 social-media creators attended the Democratic National Convention.

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

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Nabela Noor was one of five content creators that spoke at the Democratic National Convention on Monday night.
Influencer Nabela Noor spoke at the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday night.

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A TikTok-famous fitness club where Glen Powell and Tate McRae work out is part of an athleisure brand's savvy marketing

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Alo
Alo Yoga's invite-only fitness center is located in Beverly Hills.

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Apple is making enemies among creators by hitting Patreon with a 30% tax — but there's a loophole

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Apple's Tim Cook and Patreon's Jack Conte collaged side by side
Apple will take 30% of transactions made within Patreon's iOS app starting in November.

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An M&A expert says creator-economy companies need to look beyond influencers to grow

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John Lambros, co-head of US technology at the M&A advisory Houlihan Lokey
John Lambros, cohead of US technology at the M&A advisory Houlihan Lokey.

Houlihan Lokey.

How Pinterest became a secret weapon for a social-media marketer and boosted her revenue by $30,000 a month

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Kenda Laney
Colorado-based creator Kenda Laney uses Pinterest to direct traffic to her social media accounts and sell digital products.

Kenda Laney

The internet's love affair with YouTube's biggest star is showing cracks

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The MrBeast Feastables launch at Sydney Opera House
Jimmy Donaldson, known as MrBeast, has recently faced backlash.

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Seeking nominations for the most influential TikTok talent managers and agents in 2024

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Jorge Alvarez
TikTok creator Jorge Alvarez.

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How YouTube became a TV powerhouse and how much ad revenue it makes

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YouTube star MrBeast.

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Seeking nominations for the top VCs backing the creator economy in 2024

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Creator economy VCs from left to right: Jenny He, Marlon Nichols, Paige Finn Doherty, Wayne Hu
Top VCs funding creator economy startups in 2023 from left to right: Jenny He, Marlon Nichols, Paige Finn Doherty, and Wayne Hu

Courtesy of Position Ventures; MaC Venture Capital; Behind Genius Ventures; Signal Fire; Sydney Bradley/Insider

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