We keep an eye out for the most interesting stories about Labby subjects: digital media, startups, the web, journalism, strategy, and more. Here’s some of what we’ve seen lately.
The New York Times / Steven Kurutz
/ Oct 30“Their videos are about as far as you can get from the ‘get ready with me’ makeup videos that are a TikTok staple, resembling instead a social media version of ‘Dirty Jobs,’ the long-running show on the Discovery Channel. In some cases, as with Mr. Knowles, these hard-working influencers have signed sponsorship deals with brands, giving them an additional source of income.” —
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blue-collar workers,
influencers,
Instagram,
social media,
TikTok
