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A popular female coding influencer's Instagram is apparently run by a man
He is also accused of creating fake women tech speakers.
TikTok is pushing shopping features into nearly every part of its app
TikTok has launched its official TikTok Shop in an attempt to capitalize on the app's popularity.
Hitting the books: Why you shouldn't blog about asking a cop to go shopping for you
In "Swipe Up for More!" Stephanie McNeal takes an unflinching look at the the public personas and private lives of three of the internet's most influential lifestyle bloggers.
Everyone is selling VPNs, and that's a problem for security
The sharp spike in VPN ads adds to the confusion and jargon around cybersecurity — and it could be misleading us on how secure we really are.
TikTok’s new monetization program is now available for all eligible US creators
TikTok announced today that its revised content monetization program is now available for all eligible creators. Designed to pay more and unlock more exciting, real-world opportunities,” the Creativity Program Beta launched in February as an invite-only program. Starting today, it’s open to US creators 18 or older with at least 10,000 followers and 100,000 video views in the last 30 days.
Google sued by FTC and seven states over 'deceptive' Pixel 4 ads
Google and iHeartMedia have been sued for allegedly running misleading Pixel 4 ads.
Recommended Reading: The phone-monitoring 'shameware' apps used by churches
Recommended Reading highlights the week's best writing on technology and more.
Hitting the Books: What goes on at a summer camp for YouTube Gaming kidfluencers
In her new book, Break the Internet, Olivia Yallop explores the history, culture and business dealings that make up the modern online influencer economy.
Spain sets new rules for influencers who promote cryptocurrency
Those with more than 100,000 followers need to include warnings about crypto risks.
Recommended Reading: Facebook moderator PTSD
Bodies in seats Casey Newton, The Verge The job of moderating toxic content on social media is a daunting task. It also takes a massive psychological toll on those doing it. The Verge has first-hand accounts from the worst-performing Facebook moderating site in North America. People who worked there describe dire working conditions, harassment and their struggles with PTSD.
Social media ads for vaping must include nicotine warnings, FTC says
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned a handful of "e-liquid," or vape, companies that they -- and their social media influencers -- must follow the same advertising rules as everyone else. Specifically, ads for vaping products that contain nicotine must include warning labels, as nicotine is an addictive chemical. The FTC and FDA issued letters to four companies stating that posts made by social media influencers must include those same warnings.
Patreon’s 3 million supporters are good news for independent creators
Patreon has had one clear goal since it launched in 2013: to help artists, influencers and internet creators make money by letting them offer membership services directly to their fans. And that effort seems to be paying off. Today, Patreon announced there are now over three million people supporting creators on its site, of which there are more than 100,000 to date. What's also notable is that the company was able to accomplish this milestone in a rapid manner, going from two to three million supporters (aka patrons) worldwide in just one year.
Influencer Luka Sabbat sued for not shilling Spectacles on Instagram
Luka Sabbat, a social media influencer with 1.4 million Instagram followers, is being sued for failure to, well, influence. According to a lawsuit filed by PR Consulting Inc., Sabbat breached a $60,000 contract he signed to promote Snap Spectacles on -- wait for it -- Instagram. The public relations agency said that, as part of the deal, he was supposed to post three Instagram Stories and one picture on his account. But, as it turns out, Sabbat didn't fulfill his end of the deal: PR Consulting Inc. claims he only made one Instagram story and that the post he put up on his feed wasn't submitted to it for approval.
I tried (and failed) to become an Instagram guru
The life of a rock star social media celebrity may not be as worthwhile as building hospitals in war zones, but it looks a hell of a lot more fun. Imagine all of those trips behind the red velvet rope to a world where beautiful people like and respect you as you effortlessly acquire wealth and influence. Alas, it's not as simple as shoving your face on Instagram and waiting for the cash to roll in -- if you want to quaff champagne with the Jenners and Swifts, you'll need to put in plenty of effort.
Amazon expands influencer program to Twitter and Instagram 'stars'
A couple of months ago, Amazon opened up its influencer program to more YouTube stars with large followings. It lets people with large followings on the video service set up their own page full of Amazon products, of which the influencer gets a cut when someone buys from that page. Now the online retailer is expanding to include Twitter and Instagram influencers in the program.
Amazon wants social media influencers to sell you products
Amazon's always kicked a few cents the way of its unpaid salespeople if they convince family and friends to purchase something. Now, however, the company is making a big play for people and companies with large social media followings. The retailer has launched an "influencer program" that enables folks that are big on the internet to set up their own branded stores.
