Culture

The Ruthless Lives of ‘Social Influencers’

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Influencers’ social media feeds may look cool and sexy, but behind the pretty pictures lies a ruthlessly efficient combining of advertising, product placement, and self-promotion.

Lizzie Crocker
Lizzie Crocker
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Lizzie Crocker

Lizzie Crocker

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