Labor/Employment
Aug. 10, 2023
Social media influencers empathize, but are largely untouched by the Hollywood strikes
The stark contrast between the world of influencers and traditional Hollywood lies in their varying content creation and monetization strategies. Traditional film and television requires an army: writers, directors, producers, actors, and many others. Influencers, on the other hand, often rely on just their personalities, a phone, and an internet connection.
Many social media influencers have found themselves privately rooting for screen actors and writers guild members, but like many of us, they largely remain unaffected by the strikes.
Before we can understand why, we should first understand what a social media influencer is. A social media influencer is someone who has a large following on one or several social media channels that allows them to have prominence. Influencers can be known for...
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