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More investors are betting on virtual influencers like Lil Miquela

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Meanwhile, new venture-backed companies like the superstealthy Shadows, SuperPlastic and Toonstar are all developing virtual characters that will launch via social media channels like Snap and Instagram, or on their own platforms. version of this new breed of entertainer, the collective behind the account is far from the only one.

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Why an Atlanta-based Black influencer collective swapped their collab house for a studio

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From Los Angeles to Silicon Valley , a trend emerged among social media influencers and startup founders alike: move into a mansion with 10 or so collaborators, work day and night together to build fame and wealth, and hope that your new roommates do their dishes. Image Credits: Robiiiworld (Brandy Merriweather via BStarPR).

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5 Rules For Every Business In The New Sharing Economy

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Don’t expect to rely totally on social media, word of mouth, or a personal web site. The current pandemic has already highlighted new things that can be shared online, including access to healthcare facilities, education resources, and even entertainment venues. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 11/04/2020.

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As fashion has its metaverse moment, one app looks to bridge real and virtual worlds for sneakerheads

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And as physical events and the entertainment industry that depends on them shuts down, virtual things have come to epitomize the popular culture of the pandemic. A post shared by Marc Jacobs (@marcjacobs) on May 2, 2020 at 2:08pm PDT. Fashion is having its moment in the metaverse. Head to our Stories for download codes.

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7 Advantages That Local Small Business Owners Enjoy

Startup Professionals Musings

Thus, owners can often benefit personally from tax-related business deductions, such as vehicle expenses, facilities alternatives, entertainment events, and gains and losses from real estate. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 10/23/2020. Ability to keep the business in the family until retirement.

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Venture capitalists ‘like and subscribe’ to influencers

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Next she took to Instagram, a new social media platform that quickly became the most effective tool in a blogger’s toolkit. 2020 will be a watershed year for investment in businesses around the creator economy,” Neil Robertson tells TechCrunch. With new followers — today her account, @weworewhat , has 2.2

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Star-studded digital avatar startup Genies launches NFT fashion marketplace

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Genies has made forays into fashion before — the startup partnered with Gucci back in 2020 to give the retailer’s customers access to try on new virtual designs and to buy curated digital goods. An image of the Genies platform showcasing a fashion collection designed by creator Ian Charms.

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