Influencer Economy
Small Influencers Are Saying They’re Getting Fewer Brand Deals As Recession Panic Escalates
“It definitely feels like if you don't do this, if you don't do that new thing, you fall behind.”
Steffi Cao
Yes, My Designer Bag Is Fake And I Don't Care Because The Economy Is Collapsing
As the economy shifts, designer replicas are increasingly more socially acceptable.
Ade Onibada
People Feel Bad For Addison Rae Now That Her Parents Are Being Openly Petty All Over The Internet
“Everything I’ve learned about Addison Rae’s parents has been against my own will.”
Kelsey Weekman
Christian Meme Pages Are Protesting The New Admins Of A Beloved Account
“Our antennas just go up when we notice something has been corporatized, and we sense people trying to make money off of us."
Kelsey Weekman
Here's A Roundup Of The Best Twitter Memes Mocking Andrew Tate For Being Banned Everywhere
"BREAKING: Andrew Tate has been banned from the beer simulator app."
Ikran Dahir
Tell Us If Toxic Male Influencers Like Andrew Tate Have Changed The Boys And Men In Your Life
Tell us about the changes you've witnessed from men in your life who've listened to hypermasculine online content for a possible BuzzFeed News story.
BuzzFeed News
Misogynistic Influencer Andrew Tate Has Been Banned From Instagram, Facebook, TikTok And YouTube
“This is the kind of decisive action needed to tackle the online radicalization of young men towards a violently misogynistic worldview.”
Ade Onibada
Older Women Are The Only Aspirational Lifestyle Influencers I Want Now
“I haven't decided what my purpose is, but I also feel that I want to impart what I've learned.”
Steffi Cao
Boxing Was A Perfect Pivot For Jake Paul And Being Good At It Is Beside The Point
Jake Paul is editing his public image as a boxer like he might have done with a YouTube video: curating fights, creating drama, and angling unerringly for attention.
Kelsey Weekman
17 Celebrities Just Got Warning Letters About Shilling NFTs
A consumer watchdog group reminded them that they need to disclose their connection to an NFT collection when they promote it on social media.
Katie Notopoulos
Creators Told Us Their Favorite Internet Rabbit Holes
“I’m obsessed with a Facebook group where we look at ceramic pictures on tombstones.”
Kelsey Weekman
Unfortunately, I Am Too Pretty To Quit Instagram
Instagram will be handing over the feed to the popular kids until you step your pussy up.
Steffi Cao
People Are Saying The TikTok Pink Sauce Is "Disgusting,” But The Way People Are Treating Its Creator Is Also Leaving A Bad Taste In My Mouth
“I feel like Madonna or Beyoncé just tripped onstage and I woke up with their phone in my hand.”
Kelsey Weekman
Retirement House Is On A Mission To Change People’s Ideas Of Aging Through TikTok
They know you’re laughing at them because they’re older people doing youthful things. They’re just happy you’re laughing.
Kelsey Weekman
African Influencers Hope Khaby Lame’s Rise Will Mean That Global Success Is Attainable For More Of Them
“When people talk about influencers, I don't believe African creators are mentioned at all, except for Khaby and maybe Elsa.”
Ade Onibada
