Read 47 pitch decks that creator-economy startups used to raise millions of dollars

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Flick, an AI filmmaking startup, included a YouTube sizzle reel in its seed round pitch deck.

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TikTok's middle class is gaining power

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Micro creators on TikTok are having a moment.

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The hottest party in NYC this week was the premiere of a new YouTube show from the 'Subway Takes' creator

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Kareem Rahma is the creator and host of "Keep the Meter Running."

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I help influencers like Khaby Lame tour China. I want them to build enduring fandoms — and sometimes feel like a nanny.

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Julie Zhu helps influencers like Khaby Lame travel through China.
Julie Zhu helps influencers like Khaby Lame travel through China.

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A warning for brands: Be careful when 'clipping'

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  • Brands need to be careful when "clipping."
  • Viral short-form clips are the latest content marketing tool.
  • There's an FTC-shaped question looming overhead, though.

Hey, brands, let's get one thing out of the way before you go all in on "clipping."

Coachella is the 'Influencer Olympics.' Here's what they get paid.

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The ultimate do-nothing side hustle: selling courses

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TikTok superstar Khaby Lame did a $975 million deal. Then the red flags piled up.

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TikToker Khaby Lame's $975 announced deal has hit a snag.

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Khaby Lame's mysterious $975 million deal has hit a snag: Brokerages are restricting or blocking trading in the stock behind it.

I spend $12,000 a year on Botox, hair, nails, and fitness. In Utah, they're necessary — especially in PR.

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Hilary Reiter Azzaretti.

Hilary Reiter Azzaretti,

How creators 'supercharged' Coach's Gen Z strategy

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