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Manchester's Sky-High Vibe Becomes TikTok's Playground
business6 days ago

Manchester's Sky-High Vibe Becomes TikTok's Playground

Manchester is portrayed as an influencer hotspot where a walkable city centre, 1990s regeneration, and strong transport links have drawn young workers and content creators who review cafés, bars and classes on TikTok, and even launch related businesses. The piece follows creators like Ruwaydah, Harry, Sufia and Lamar, whose online growth is tied to Manchester’s vibe and proximity, while analysts caution that wage growth may be modest and some high-rise developments carry safety concerns. Overall, the city’s energy and Mancunian swagger are driving a new wave of social and economic activity.

via BBC|
#business#influencers#manchester
English influencer faces UAE death penalty over boyfriend's murder claim, says she acted in self-defense
world-news12 days ago

English influencer faces UAE death penalty over boyfriend's murder claim, says she acted in self-defense

An English influencer, Brooke George, 23, is detained in Dubai and charged with murder after allegedly stabbing her boyfriend; she maintains she acted in self-defense during an assault. London-based advocacy group Detained in Dubai says the case has not been fairly investigated and highlights alleged abuse and coercion surrounding her trips to Dubai. UK authorities are assisting, but if convicted she could face execution by firing squad in the UAE.

via New York Post|
#death-penalty#dubai#england
GTA 6 teases a TikTok-inspired in-game social feed with secret missions
gaming14 days ago

GTA 6 teases a TikTok-inspired in-game social feed with secret missions

GTA 6 reportedly adds a TikTok‑style in‑game social network that streams viral videos, lets players follow influencers, and may unlock secret side missions. Brazilian retailer listings describe real‑time feeds and the ability to switch between Jason and Lucia, suggesting a living Vice City world with AI NPCs and duo missions. The story also touches pre‑order chatter, a disc‑in‑box controversy for the physical edition, and a November 19 release window for PS5/Xbox Series X/S, though Rockstar hasn’t officially confirmed these features.

via Eurogamer|
#gaming#gta-6#in-game-social-network
Polymarket Accused of Staging Fake Bets Via Paid Influencers and Dummy Sites
business17 days ago

Polymarket Accused of Staging Fake Bets Via Paid Influencers and Dummy Sites

The Wall Street Journal reports Polymarket paid at least 10 social media creators to post videos showing fake winning bets and used dummy, lookalike websites to simulate wagers, with instructions to hide sponsorship. A review of 1,105 videos found about 70% depicted bets that were not real, including nearly $900,000 in fabricated winnings across 118 clips. The practice, alongside broader concerns about insider trading, fraud, and wash trading on Polymarket, persists as the platform faces regulatory scrutiny. Some creators received monthly pay of about $2,000–$3,000 and were told not to disclose the arrangement, and instances of apparent internal test environments and outdated footage were noted.

via TechSpot|
#business#fake-bets#fraud-allegations
Sega pivots to influencer-driven marketing after underperforming 2025 game sales
business18 days ago

Sega pivots to influencer-driven marketing after underperforming 2025 game sales

Sega says Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds and Shinobi: Art of Vengeance underperformed despite strong reviews, prompting a major marketing overhaul that shifts from targeted ads to fandom, celebrity endorsements, and influencer recommendations. The company plans to globalize its publishing structure and transform its mindset toward building a broad ‘Fandom that drives sales.’ It also aims to release two new titles from flagship IPs by March 31, 2027, in addition to already announced games Stranger than Heaven and Personal 4 Revival, as part of a broader lineup including other high-profile titles.

via Video Games Chronicle|
#business#fandom#influencers
Polymarket accused of paying creators for fake betting clips
tech19 days ago

Polymarket accused of paying creators for fake betting clips

A Wall Street Journal investigation found Polymarket paid creators to film deceptive videos that showed them placing and celebrating bets that never happened. The WSJ identified over 1,100 clips, including 118 videos portraying about $900,000 in supposed winnings that would have lost roughly $166,000 in reality. After reporters asked questions, many videos were scrubbed and Polymarket removed fake sites like poiymarket.com.

via The Verge|
#fake-bets#influencers#polymarket
France’s 2,000-year-old cancoillotte goes viral, reshaping dairy aisles
food-and-drink20 days ago

France’s 2,000-year-old cancoillotte goes viral, reshaping dairy aisles

France’s 2,000-year-old cancoillotte cheese is surging in popularity thanks to social media influencers who highlighted its low-fat, high-protein profile (130 calories, 8g fat, 16g protein per 100g), driving a 25% May surge in demand and a regional dairy renaissance across Franche-Comté; with PGI status and health endorsements helping sales, though the cheese remains a regional specialty to many consumers outside the region.

via CNN|
#cancoillotte#cheese#food-and-drink
Netflix Knifes The Boroughs as Supergirl Sparks Influencer Buzz
entertainment21 days ago

Netflix Knifes The Boroughs as Supergirl Sparks Influencer Buzz

Netflix canceled The Boroughs, the Duffer Brothers’ latest series, just a month after its premiere—a move seen as a shot at both the Duffers and Paramount amid the streaming wars. Meanwhile Supergirl sparked influencer buzz with glowing reactions, including praise for Jason Momoa as Lobo and chatter it could be a summer blockbuster. Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey set a UK IMAX record ahead of its release, underscoring a year where original storytelling and big IP both have traction.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#duffer-brothers#entertainment#influencers
Fake Secret Service, Real Trouble: Arrests Hit MAGA Circle
politics23 days ago

Fake Secret Service, Real Trouble: Arrests Hit MAGA Circle

Pro-Trump influencer Ryan Fournier and his friend Jordan Daley were arrested in Washington, DC after Daley allegedly flashed a counterfeit Secret Service badge to pose as an agent; investigators describe a pattern of strip-club visits, fake badges, and inflated claims of Trumpworld access, amid ongoing Secret Service scrutiny. Fournier also faces a separate arrest for texting his ex in violation of a court order, and tipsters warned of Daley’s plan to bring guns to a White House–area UFC event, with the fake badge recovered at their apartment.

via The Bulwark|
#arrest#fake-badge#influencers
Australian food influencer dies after refusing ambulance during unassisted home birth
world-news24 days ago

Australian food influencer dies after refusing ambulance during unassisted home birth

An Australian food influencer, Stacey Hatfield, died after an unassisted home birth when she twice refused ambulance during postpartum hemorrhaging; her husband later rushed her to hospital but two dozen doctors could not save her, though their son Axel survived. A coroner’s inquest said her choice to forgo medical help in an unassisted home birth contributed to the death, which followed a rare complication.

via New York Post|
#australia#birth#homebirth
Indian’s Pizza-CEO barb ignites Harley rivalry and dealer backlash
business28 days ago

Indian’s Pizza-CEO barb ignites Harley rivalry and dealer backlash

Indian Motorcycle released an Instagram ad mocking Harley-Davidson CEO Artie Starrs’ Pizza Hut past and criticizing Harley’s strategy and DEI stance, triggering dealer backlash and conservative influencer criticism; Indian defended the jab as a commentary on leadership and rider culture, while Harley declined to comment, highlighting a broader branding feud in the motorcycle industry.

via New York Post|
#advertising-marketing#business#harley-davidson
Too Popular, Too Ruined: What People Say Lost Its Charm
pop-culture1 month ago

Too Popular, Too Ruined: What People Say Lost Its Charm

BuzzFeed compiles a Reddit thread where people list things they feel were ruined once they became popular, from craft fairs and craft stores to food trucks, influencer‑driven destinations, Etsy, and more. The piece emphasizes that often the item itself hasn’t changed, but the crowds, rising prices, regulatory pressure, and mass production that come with widespread attention have diminished the original allure.

via BuzzFeed|
#etsy#influencers#pop-culture