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Oct 2023
32m 29s

Influencers Don’t Need Hollywood Anymore

The Ringer
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Matt is joined by journalist and author Taylor Lorenz to discuss how influencers and the creator economy have both benefited and suffered from the strike, the relationship between Hollywood and digital creators, the goal of the modern influencer, the best platforms for monetization, and much more. Matt finishes the show by giving a prediction on ‘Naked Attra ... Show More
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