influencers
Nightmarish Stories from the Flatmates of Instagram Influencers
"She was getting crazy numbers of likes... but she never really seemed to socialise with anyone, either in the house or externally at uni."
Social Justice on Social Media: The Rise of Woke Micro-Influencers
With travelling and parties put to an end, the pandemic made space for a new kind of influencer to take center stage.
I Tried Influencing in Virtual Clothes
Bored of wearing the same shite? You can now cop high-end digital couture for cheap, so I put on some fits for my followers to see.
Influencers Are Being Paid to Promote Universities They Didn’t Attend
A new trend sees Britain’s universities offer Instagram influencers paid-partnerships to endorse institutions they didn’t study at.
The American Commune Is Back—Thanks to COVID, the Recession, and TikTok
Given all the instances of co-living for a shared benefit, it looks like we're at the start of another surge in communitarianism, even if its pioneers don't think of themselves that way.
Why Viral Tweets Are Trying to Sell You These ‘Galaxy Light’ Projectors
A sketchy company has been paying viral Twitter users up to $50 to advertise the product. But experts say it's unlikely the marketing scheme is making returns.
Stripper Influencers Reveal the Secrets Behind the Job
"Stripfluencers" are using YouTube to educate others about their profession, including what to expect at an audition and how to walk in pole dancing heels.
Influencer Arielle Charnas' Controversial Instagram Brand Received a PPP Loan
Charnas, the founder of Something Navy, has faced scrutiny for allegedly copying designs and for her handling of her COVID-19 diagnosis.
Belle Delphine Went From Selling Bath Water to an OnlyFans Subscription
Famous for her "gamer girl bathwater" and trolling Pornhub account, Delphine makes a comeback with lewds on OnlyFans.
Influencers Are Struggling to React to Black Lives Matter on Their Platforms
Many are navigating a new political reality in which centring yourself and selling product is the last thing followers want to hear about.
Influencers Are Using Blackface to 'Support' the Black Lives Matter Movement
Despite the backlash, at least one influencer still refuses to take down her post.
The Lucrative Rise of the Virtual Influencer
Digital Instagrammers like Liam Nikuro and Lil Miquela present a unique opportunity to brands: they can be completely and utterly controlled.