Cash App used influencer marketing and a song to go viral on TikTok

Cash App generated millions of impressions on TikTok by hiring members of the Hype House and other influencers to promote a song about the app.

Source: Cash App used influencer marketing and a song to go viral on TikTok – Business Insider

Laundry-folding robots and the caveman workout: How Cheddar uses viral catnip to build distribution

Cheddar began with business news via live online video. Meanwhile, the digital media startup (which sold to cable operator Altice USA for $200 million in April) has taught viewers about folding-laundry robots , motorcycle garages , cord combining , custom earplugs , the caveman workou t and non-violent bullfighting — to name a few of its most popular videos.

Source: Laundry-folding robots and the caveman workout: How Cheddar uses viral catnip to build distribution

The YouTube Candidate: How Joey Salads Could Meme His Way Into Congress

TheYouTubeCandidate How Joey Salads, a Staten Island prankster,could meme his way into Congress By Makena Kelly Photography by Hilary Swift for The Verge Joseph Saladino — better known as Joey Salads, internet prankster — is half-naked when he opens the door.

Source: The YouTube Candidate: How Joey Salads Could Meme His Way Into Congress

The oddbody Furby community turns ’90s kids’ toys into lovely nightmares

Devin Gardner makes some fucked-up Furbies, but they’re widely loved on Instagram and Tumblr. Hunched over his desk in his bedroom turned workspace, the 24-year-old painstakingly “skins” vintage Furbies by removing their furry casings.

Source: The oddbody Furby community turns ’90s kids’ toys into lovely nightmares

Starbucks’ new Tie-Dye Frappuccino is yellow and gross

Starbucks’ new Tie-Dye Frappuccino is a confusing miasma of misguided choices. The drink, which launched its five-day limited run Wednesday, looks like someone put the essence of Rainbow Brite into a blender with Yellow No. 5 food dye, then tried to make amends by plopping a dollop of whipped cream on top — which is to say, like nothing resembling real, edible food.

Source: Starbucks’ new Tie-Dye Frappuccino is yellow and gross

On YouTube or Instagram? Here’s what it takes to make money as social media ‘influencer’

CLOSE LOS ANGELES — Even after all these years, the offer still sounds really enticing. Point a camera at yourself, attract an audience, and get rewarded for your efforts by YouTube. Pose with a product and make money from brands on Instagram.

Source: On YouTube or Instagram? Here’s what it takes to make money as social media ‘influencer’

Belle Delphine Gamer Girl Used Bath Water On Sale ‘ONE LAST TIME’

Belle Delphine, the now infamous Instagram model known for selling her used bath water , is capitalizing on her product’s success “one last time.” The 19-year-old announced on Twitter that she is once again selling her bath water, this time in quantity.