Ex-Google staffers are building a social-mapping platform for online and IRL communities

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Carlo Jörges and Helena Jaramillo are building mapping platform PamPam.

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

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Logan Paul's Prime Hydration has been hit with a string of lawsuits. Here are the details and what's next.

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The FTC is coming after influencers and brands that buy fake followers

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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 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, 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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New data shows the Olympic athletes breaking out on social media, from gymnast Rebeca Andrade to rugby player Ilona Maher

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Simone Biles, Rebecca Andrade, and Jordan Chiles at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

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

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Jimmy Donaldson, known as MrBeast, has recently faced backlash.

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