Stephanie McNeal
Instagram Wants Influencers To Love It Again And Is Putting $1 Billion Where Its Mouth Is
After years of a laissez-faire approach to the popular users who power its apps, the company is now desperately trying to show influencers it cares about their success.
Stephanie McNeal
A Lot Of Influencers Are Toning Down Their Coverage Of The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale
After years of complaints that influencers have “ruined” the sale once called the “Super Bowl of swipe-ups,” many are moving on.
Stephanie McNeal
An NHL Player Has Died After Being Hit By Fireworks On The 4th Of July
Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Matiss Kivlenieks was 24.
Stephanie McNeal
What The Anger About Influencers Getting PPP Loans Is Really About
Like it or not, influencers run their own businesses, too.
Stephanie McNeal
These Travel Influencers Pivoted During The Pandemic
“I watched my career shift from being the busiest I had ever been to obviously have everything come screeching to a halt.”
Stephanie McNeal
Here's How Everyone On Instagram Became Obsessed With A Previously Obscure Cup
Like Carhartt beanies before it, Stanley, founded in 1913, has become the benefactor of an online fervor that began completely organically.
Stephanie McNeal
Instagram Is Asking Influencers To Love It Again With New Moneymaking Features
By announcing new tools to help people make money, Instagram seemingly wants to woo back some of its disgruntled influencers.
Stephanie McNeal
How We Feel About Bella Poarch Says Everything About Us, As We Still Don’t Know Much About Her
In this week's newsletter: Bella Poarch's dullness is surprising and comforting, and an influencer announced she's taking a break and reassessing if she wants to make her "life available for public consumption."
Tanya Chen
These Influencers Say A Popular Marketing Agency Owes Them Thousands Of Dollars For Unpaid Brand Deals
Mediakix is a leading influencer marketing agency, but creators say it is signing contracts with them for sponcon, then ghosting when it’s time to pay up.
Stephanie McNeal
Why Do So Many Millennials Have Those Kind Of Corny Signs All Over Their House?
Why are so many millennial women obsessed with the “Home Goods quote aesthetic"?
Stephanie McNeal
YouTube Culture Is Broken. Just Check Out This Video From The Bucket List Family.
When you're turning a serious injury into a clickbait video with a cliffhanger, it may be time to reevaluate what you're willing to do for content.
Stephanie McNeal
Katie Sorensen Has Been Charged Over Her Michael's Kidnapping Claims
Katie Sorensen has been charged with two misdemeanors in the incident.
Stephanie McNeal
I Can’t Imagine The New Netflix Reality Shows About Influencers Will Do Any Good For The Industry’s Reputation
In this week's newsletter: shows about influencers may continue to be two-dimensional, and the already-controversial IG Loop giveaways just reached new toxic heights.
Tanya Chen
Influencers Getting Vaccinated Are New Targets For Right-Wing Conspiracy Theorists, But Many Are Rising To The Challenge
In this week's newsletter: Instagram influencers are trying to stand up for science, and another round of teen TikTok drama — except it's not as satisfying anymore.
Tanya Chen
Why Is Everyone Ignoring The Harassment Allegations Against Bachelor Colton Underwood?
The former Bachelor contestant has gotten a ton of positive press for his coming-out but hasn’t addressed the recent stalking allegations against him.
Stephanie McNeal
OG Mom Blogger Taza Missed A Huge Opportunity To Get Real In Her New Book
In this week's newsletter: The influencer's highly anticipated first book was sadly disappointing, and a case for Chris Crocker selling the iconic "Leave Britney Alone" video as an NFT.
Stephanie McNeal
Who’s To Blame That Black TikTok Creators Are Not The Ones Invited To Perform On Late Night Shows? Everyone.
In this week’s newsletter: Why Addison Rae’s Tonight Show appearance is another tipping point for inequities on TikTok, and a curious look at Rachel Hollis’s latest video rant.
Tanya Chen
Jen Shah Of "The Real Housewives Of Salt Lake City" Faces Decades In Federal Prison After Being Charged With Fraud
Shah and her assistant have been charged with running a multi-year fraud scheme that "built their opulent lifestyle at the expense of vulnerable, often elderly, working-class people."
Stephanie McNeal
An Influencer Has Been Sharing Her Extremely Botched Botox Experience With Her Followers And Fans Are Loving It
"People are so invested in this and want to know what's happening."
Stephanie McNeal
The Next Big Thing On Instagram Is Influencers Launching Pay-To-Follow Private Accounts
After growing tired of hosting their brands entirely on Instagram, some influencers have started to diversify.
Stephanie McNeal
