Culture
A.I. Is Making Influencing Even Faker
The virtual influencer is not, strictly speaking, new. In 2016, a C.G.I. avatar named Lil Miquela appeared on Instagram, presenting as an…
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Business
The Paradoxes—and Problems—of the Family-Vlogging Industry
“Like, Follow, Subscribe” is decently reported, if clunkily written; it lacks the legal and philosophical acumen of Leah A. Plunkett’s…
Fashion
Influencers want to adopt the 'analog lifestyle' for 2026. Here's how to join them
At the dawn of 2026, social media influencers at home and abroad proclaimed it the year of the “analog lifestyle,” a call to reduce…
News
The rise of weather influencers
“Snow Will Fall Too Fast for Plows,” “ICE STORM APOCALYPSE,” and “Another Big Storm May Be Coming …” were all headlines posted on YouTube…
News
How anti-doomscrolling influencers are combatting social media addiction
It’s simple to accidentally become entranced by an endless loop of videos on Instagram or TikTok. But sometimes, that mindless scroll is…
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U.S. visas for ‘extraordinary ability’ are increasingly going to influencers and OnlyFans creators
O-1B visas are for immigrants of “extraordinary ability,” originally designed for acclaimed artists, musicians, athletes, and scholars,…
Culture
The Extremely Online Bona Fides of “I Love L.A.”
In Sunday’s season finale of “I Love L.A.,” Los Angeles is blamed for getting between the show’s protagonist, Maia (Rachel Sennott), and…
News
When influencers start losing their touch
“I want to talk about something that I feel like maybe is a little controversial,” content creator Jaclyn Hill said in a video posted…
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For budding influencers, class is now in session
For budding influencers, class is now in session. Jessica Henig, founder of Unlocked Branding, is rolling out Social Media University, a…
Beauty
These 9 skincare brands are standing out with buzzy products—and armies of influencers
Over the past year, these nine beauty and skincare brands on the list of 2025 Brands That Matter found innovative ways to make customers…
Lifestyle
Beauty Influencer Rachel Rigler and Her Mom Trade in Designer Stilettos for Sneex at Her Croatian Wedding
Beauty influencer Rachel Rigler married “Dynasty” star Adam Huber at the Brown Beach House in Trogir, Croatia, and made Sneex an integral…
Fashion
YouTube steps up its shopping game with help from influencers
Inside a historic aircraft hangar in Playa Vista, crowds of people gathered on Thursday to browse the latest fashions from handbags to…
Culture
Mikayla Nogueira, Charlotte Holman Ros and Kara Lindsay Honored at Annual BeautyCares Dream Ball
Beauty tycoons, Broadway stars and next generation influencers descended upon Gotham Hall in New York City on Wednesday night for the…
Culture
Mikayla Nogueira to Be Honored at BeautyCares DreamBall 2025
BeautyCares DreamBall, the annual event benefiting Look Good Feel Better, has revealed its lineup of honorees. Mikayla Nogueira, the…
Business
Influencers say the ‘not financial advice’ disclaimer is insufficient, as MAS issues warnings to five content creators
But they say MAS guidelines will make them more careful about the clients they choose to work with Getting your financial education from…
Business
Influencers agree the ‘not financial advice’ disclaimer is insufficient, as MAS issues warnings to five content creators
But they say MAS guidelines will make them more careful about the clients they choose to work with Getting your financial education from…
Fashion
From The Archive: WWD 115 Celebrates Legends Who Shaped Fashion
With contributions across disciplines, the legends featured in the pages of WWD over the decades let their passion fuel innovation,…
News
Trump’s ‘no tax on tips’ policy is a win for influencers
What do a yoga instructor, a parking garage attendant, and an influencer have in common? They are all now exempt from paying income tax on…
News
Taylor Lorenz Has the Goods (Really) on the Left’s Paid Online Influencers
There is an invisible world out there, a hidden hand, and it is driven by money. Source link
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‘Influencers’ Review: Living Too Well Gets the Best Revenge in a Sleek Shudder Sequel
Providing a useful variation on Patricia Highsmith’s globe-trotting sociopath Tom Ripley for the social media era, “Influencer” was a hit…
Beauty
A Beauty Incubator Tried to Launch an AI Fragrance Influencer. Human Fragrance Influencers Weren’t Impressed
It appears #PerfumeTok isn’t ready for AI-generated entrants. When Slate Brands — the beauty incubator behind Brooke DeVard’s Naked Beauty…
Beauty
20 Amazing Plus Size Male Models & Influencers to Know!
In the plus size fashion industry, big & tall models are incredibly underrepresented. In fact, in this InStyle article, Gianluca Russo…
News
Remember Trump’s Influencers on the Epstein Files? They’re Pissed
Fox News pushed back Monday on the Department of Justice’s claim that Jeffrey Epstein did not keep a list of clients, citing the head of…
News
White House gives social media influencers prime spot to report on Army's 250th anniversary parade
The Trump administration has invited more than 30 social media influencers to cover the Army's 250th anniversary parade Saturday in…