NYTIMES (Ken Bensinger) - California Cracks Down on Influencers’ Undisclosed Political Ads
Under a new law, creators could face fines of $5,000 per post if they don’t disclose that they were paid to make political content.
AMERICANALMANAC (Alex Tanzer) - Hamptons "Tumbleweed Tuesday" fades as remote workers and influencers refuse to leave after Labor Day
The Hamptons tradition of emptying out after Labor Day is vanishing, replaced by year-round crowds that remote workers, content creators, and tourism marketers show no sign of surrendering. For more than five decades, the Tuesday after Labor Day carried an unofficial name on the East End of Long Island: Tumbleweed Tuesday. It marked the day […] The post Hamptons "Tumbleweed Tuesday" fades as remote workers and influencers refuse to leave after Labor Day appeared first on American Almanac .
The Hamptons tradition of emptying out after Labor Day is vanishing, replaced by year-round crowds that remote workers, content creators, and tourism marketers show no sign of surrendering. For more than five decades, the Tuesday after Labor Day carried an unofficial name on the East End of Long Island: Tumbleweed Tuesday. It marked the day summer visitors packed up, traffic evaporated, and locals reclaimed their towns for nine quiet months. That ritual is now, by most accounts, finished. Second-home owners who once left after the holiday weekend are filing earnings reports from places like Quogue. Influencers are staging fall content shoots in Montauk. And the region's own tourism office has actively campaigned to keep the crowds coming.…Open
YOUTUBE (CNN) - In Trump’s DC, everyone wants to be an influencer
From cooking shows to parenting podcasts to reality TV, officials in and around the Trump administration are launching shows online. CNN’s Jon Sarlin reports on how influencer culture has transformed Trump’s DC.
AMERICANALMANAC (Jonah Adams) - Sleep apnea patients turn CPAP masks into a social media badge of honor
A growing wave of sleep apnea patients are posting videos of themselves wearing their CPAP masks on TikTok and Instagram, and respiratory device maker ResMed is spending real money to keep the trend going. Kayla Fawcett, a 32-year-old from Wisconsin, kicked it off with a stunt that had nothing to do with corporate branding. She […] The post Sleep apnea patients turn CPAP masks into a social media badge of honor appeared first on American Almanac .
A growing wave of sleep apnea patients are posting videos of themselves wearing their CPAP masks on TikTok and Instagram, and respiratory device maker ResMed is spending real money to keep the trend going. Kayla Fawcett, a 32-year-old from Wisconsin, kicked it off with a stunt that had nothing to do with corporate branding. She wrapped her hair around the tubing of her CPAP headgear before bed, clipped it in place, and filmed the results. By morning, her TikTok had crossed a million views. The comment section filled with women saying the video had changed how they felt about their machines, and some said it convinced them to start using theirs again after quitting. The movement now calls itself "CPAP baddies," and it has drawn in content…Open
JUSTTHENEWS (Greg Piper) - Breaking Bee? Christian satirists sue New Mexico for requiring 'disclaimers' on AI political satire
Unlike the Hawaii and California laws, New Mexico's is not limited to campaign season. It applies to both AI-generated meme creators and users who share their content, including social media reposts.
YOUTUBE (NewsNation) - Stephen A. Smith comments on controversial Fauci hearings
Chris Cuomo takes a look at the overwhelming number of issues that most Americans agree on and asks why the U.S. government isn’t doing more to address them. Conservative talk show host Mark Davis and Democratic strategist Chuck Rocha weigh in. Stephen A. Smith was closely watching the Fauci hearings and found fault with everyone involved. He joins “CUOMO” with a unique take. NewsNation found 60% of unaccompanied migrant children are forced to face immigration courts without an attorney despite millions of dollars being spent each week to secure legal representation for them. Immigration attorney Kathleen Martinez says children as young as 3 are left to defend themselves before a judge. She dives into how this happened and who is to…
ABCNEWS - Inside the Democratic Party's effort to enlist social media influencers ahead of 2028
The Democratic National Committee is expanding its influencer program, partnering with more than 500 creators ahead of the midterms and the 2028 election.
NYTIMES (Brooks Barnes) - YouTube Stars Take Center Stage at Creative Artists Agency
For years, creators were on the fringes at Creative Artists Agency, a Hollywood talent behemoth. Now the agency is putting them center stage.
NPR (Elena Moore) - Campaigns are embracing influencers, but internet stardom doesn't always win votes
It's becoming common for campaigns to seek out viral moments and the support of internet stars to reach new voters. But the strategy, albeit flashy, has yielded mixed results in key races this year.
It's becoming common for campaigns to seek out viral moments and the support of internet stars to reach new voters. But the strategy, albeit flashy, has yielded mixed results in key races this year.Open
YOUTUBE (NewsNation) - Are social media influencers the next Hollywood stars? | Jesse Weber Live
Influencers vs. Hollywood? Robert Downey Jr. sparked debate after questioning whether influencers are the “stars of the future.” Now, creators are firing back, defending the work it takes to build a brand online. Podcast host Zack Peter joins “Jesse Weber Live” to break down what studios really want from influencers today.