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

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

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Instagram is really weird right now. I think I've figured out why.

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I tried a 'kid-safe' smartphone with no social media. I loved it but would change one thing.

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TikTok Is About to Get More Promotional (and Annoying)

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Meet Colleen Hoover, the controversial author of 'It Ends With Us' taking BookTok by storm

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Colleen Hoover attends the New York premiere of "It Ends With Us."

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A woman gave 2 weeks' notice but was fired on the spot. Employment lawyers say it's not ethical, but it is legal.

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Employers can fire staff for any reason in most US states.

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Instagram wants more teens. So it went looking for them on YouTube.

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Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg's Instagram wanted more users. It turned to its rival YouTube for help.

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

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

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Greece is in the middle of an anti-cruise rebellion, with locals complaining about over-tourism and trashed streets

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A crowd gathers to take photos in Santorini.

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A food influencer in Chicago breaks down why the Windy City should be on every restaurant lover's bucket list

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Chicago has a mix of well-known chains, Michelin-star restaurants, and mom-and-pop spots, Erica Noblecilla says.

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