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She Was a Gen Z Influencer for Kamala Harris. Now She’s Running for Congress Twinfluencer

She Was a Gen Z Influencer for Kamala Harris. Now She’s Running for Congress

As the Democratic Party contemplates its reinvention, a younger, fresher generation of political hopefuls is bringing with it a new type of candidate: the influencer politician. Deja Foxx, a 24-year-old content creator with a TikTok following of nearly 143,000, launched her candidacy this week for the special election in Arizona’s…
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April 3, 2025
Nursing influencer Hailey Okula dies during childbirth after facing infertility struggles Twinfluencer

Nursing influencer Hailey Okula dies during childbirth after facing infertility struggles

For nine months, Hailey Okula’s Instagram followers watched her balance the demands of her job with the happiness of preparing for her and her husband’s first child. Now, that same community is coming together to support her husband and their newborn son in the aftermath of her death. Okula, an ER…
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April 3, 2025
Scroll, Sell, Evade: China Recovers Millions in Taxes From Streamers Twinfluencer

Scroll, Sell, Evade: China Recovers Millions in Taxes From Streamers

China’s tax authorities have recovered nearly 900 million yuan ($124 million) in unpaid taxes after auditing 169 online influencers in 2024. At a press conference Tuesday marking the launch of China’s 34th annual National Tax Awareness Month, the State Taxation Administration (STA) underscored its efforts to combat tax evasion in…
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April 3, 2025
B.C. court bars social media influencer Dan Bilzerian from promoting vapes globally Twinfluencer

B.C. court bars social media influencer Dan Bilzerian from promoting vapes globally

British Columbia British Columbia's Supreme Court has granted an injunction barring social media influencer Dan Bilzerian from selling or promoting nicotine vape products anywhere in the world, as part of an ongoing legal battle with the company he once controlled.  Bilzerian ousted from vape company last year, allegedly over antisemitic comments…
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April 2, 2025
WFA sees 54% of multinational brands boosting influencer spending — with more relying on agencies to find creators Twinfluencer

WFA sees 54% of multinational brands boosting influencer spending — with more relying on agencies to find creators

By Antoinette Siu  •  April 2, 2025  • Ivy Liu With influencer marketing budgets steadily rising, more multinational brands are partnering with influencer agencies as the industry becomes more complex. The World Federation of Advertisers released a report today showing that some 54% of multinational brand marketers plan to boost…
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April 2, 2025