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☆ How Khaby Lame, the world's most-followed TikToker, built his business and where he's headed next
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-20 | by ( Marta Biino | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. The creator started posting short comedy videos during the pandemic, poking fun at people on the internet who make life too complicated for themselves. One of his most popular skits, with 276 million views, shows a person using a knife to peel a banana. "I don't think I have a single sponsor in Italy," Lame said. Lame helped promote Smith's recent film "Bad Boys: Ride or Die" with a short video that amassed 19 million views on TikTok and 111 million on Instagram.

Persons: —, Charli D'Amelio, He's, I've, Rodin Eckenroth, Lame, Shaquille O'Neal, Hugo Boss, Naomi Campbell, Robert Downey Jr, Duke McKenzie, Nicola Paparusso, Paparusso, Lame's, Will Smith, he's, Marco Belardi — Organizations: Service, Business, Academy, Google, Pepsi, CIA Locations: Italian, Northern Italy, Italy, Los Angeles, Milan, TikTok, Hollywood

☆ AI-generated influencer ads are having a moment. But they won't replace humans, industry insiders say.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-17 | by ( Marta Biino | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Read previewThe first time he saw a short-form video ad made entirely using AI, Will Sartorius thought it was "mind-boggling." Sartorius is the CEO of the agency SelfMade, which works primarily with direct-to-consumer brands on social advertising. In March, Sartorius came across a viral ad in the style of user-generated content that was made using the AI tool Arcads. AdvertisementPatricia Redulla is a user-generated content creator. This includes sentences that warn against using generative AI for anything from idea generation to scripts to editing.

Persons: —, Will Sartorius, Sartorius, Ariel Marie, It’s, …, — Beck, ike H, ince, ptions, riel, arie, ould, ake, l, ike, ork, eason, anders, arn Organizations: Service, Business Locations: uman

CNN —The Women’s World Cup will be held in South America for the first time after Brazil won the right to host the 2027 tournament, soccer’s governing body FIFA announced on Thursday. Brazil’s bid won 119 votes, FIFA said, while a joint bid from Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany (‘BNG’) received 78. “Congratulations to Brazil,” FIFA president Gianni Infantino said. “We will have the best World Cup in Brazil.”Brazil has hosted the men’s World Cup in 1950 and 2014. “You can be sure, with no vanity, we will accomplish the best World Cup for women.”The 2027 World Cup will be the 10th edition of the tournament.

Persons: Brazil’s, “, Gianni Infantino, ”, Ednaldo Rodrigues, Catherine Ivill, Marta Organizations: CNN, Brazil, FIFA, FIFA Congress, ” FIFA, South, Brazilian Football Confederation, Spain, England, Spanish, Force Locations: South America, Bangkok, Thailand, Belgium, Netherlands, Germany, United States, Mexico, Brazil, ” Brazil, –, States, Australia, New Zealand

☆ What is OnlyFans? Experts and creators explain how it works
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-15 | by ( Marta Biino | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

Here are 3 examples of 'tip menus' creators have used and how much they chargeHow much money OnlyFans creators makeThe amount of money OnlyFans creators make can vary — it usually starts small, but many creators are able to build up their incomes. AdvertisementRead more about how much 8 OnlyFans creators earned and how they did itA popular and lucrative way creators monetize is via private messaging with their subscribers. Read more about how 3 OnlyFans creators have used TikTok for promotionFor some of the more popular creators, another lucrative income stream is offering promotional "shoutouts" to smaller accounts in exchange for a fee. AdvertisementHere's how 'promo shoutouts' have become big business for creatorsHow to make money on OnlyFans while anonymousIt's not uncommon for OnlyFans creators to publish adult content without showing their faces. Read more about how Mrs Robinson got started on OnlyFans and built her income to over $800,000Farrah is an OnlyFans creator who makes faceless content.

Persons: —, OnlyFans, Bryce Adams, Bella Thorne, Blac Chyna, Bhad, Jessica Moore, Morgan Edwards, Kitty K, monetize, Amber, Amber Sweetheart, Farrah, Read, Robinson, she's, Mrs Robinson Organizations: Service, Business, OnlyFans, BBC, Reuters

☆ Climate protesters interrupt Italian Open matches, throwing confetti on the court and gluing themselves to stands
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-14 | by ( Ben Morse | Marta Simonella | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Climate protesters interrupted two matches at the Italian Open on Monday, throwing confetti onto the court and gluing themselves to the stands, organizers said. In footage of the event, fans could be heard voicing their displeasure as the protesters ran onto court. Other protesters glued themselves to the stands, organizers said in a statement. Protesters caused a stir in the stands at the Italian Open. You have to do something …”According to the Italian Open organizers, Ultima Generazione were in Rome to discuss “some proposals” and “had already staged several protests.”“The request from the environmentalists of Ultima Generazione is for a reparations fund for climate disasters,” the statement added.

Persons: Madison Keys, Cîrstea, Keys, Świątek, Dan Istitene, Santiago González, Roger, Vasselin, Marcelo Arévalo, Mate Pavić, Pavić, “, ” Organizations: CNN, Cîrstea, Ultima Locations: Italian, Rome

This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Traditional agencies that work with top Hollywood talent — like blue-chip firms CAA, UTA, and WME — have started representing YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok stars, working with popular creators from Addison Rae to Emma Chamberlain. Some management firms and agencies are focused on specific criteria, like creators in the lifestyle category or those from diverse backgrounds. "There wasn't a huge prioritization of diversity in the influencer space, which was a problem for me, especially as a Black woman," CFG founder Annelise Campbell told Business Insider. "I felt that most brands were not seeing the value of diverse creators and the audiences they serve.

Persons: WME —, Addison Rae, Emma Chamberlain, Annelise Campbell, Shayanne Gal Organizations: Business, Hollywood, CAA, UTA, YouTube, Entertainment

☆ The South’s hidden gems? Its diverse gas stations, according to this photographer
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-13 | by ( Jacqui Palumbo | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

Kate MedleyThe Obama Gas Station in Columbia, South Carolina, got its name in 2008 following the general election because of the community's support for President Obama's campaign. She visited around 150 gas stations and quick stops in total, finding the unique curation of each space compelling. A gas station in the Mississippi Delta offering an all-you-can-eat-buffet, which Medley visited in 2013. Kate Medley“The closest gas is 30 miles away,” Amanda Simonson, the general manager, told Medley when she walked in, according to Medley’s book. Medley photographed a former gas station in the Arkansas Delta, which had become a modest Baptist church.

Persons: Kate Medley, crawfish, Quik Shoppe, Medley, Marta Miranda, Kate Medley Mike Moatts, Dhinal Patel, Obama's, Kate Medley “, ”, Gurjeet Singh, Singh, Kate Medley Saint Louis Saveurs, Mouhamadou, Saint Louis Saveurs, “, ” Amanda Simonson, Jeff Poynor, she’s, Slim Jims, I’m Organizations: CNN, Institute, Market Express, Obama Gas Station, Mississippi Museum of Art, Scouting, Kwik Chek, Shell, Mississippi Delta, Arkansas Delta, Red Bulls Locations: Oxford , Mississippi, American, Charlotte , Carolina, Elberta , Alabama, Columbia , South Carolina, Jackson, Memphis , Tennessee, Hammond , Louisiana, Chandigarh, India, Indian, Greensboro , North Carolina, Bator, Senegal, Greensboro, Mouhamadou, Elaine , Arkansas, Mississippi, Banner , Mississippi, Arkansas

☆ How soccer club Juventus is becoming one of the leading sports brands on social media despite 'tough times' on the pitch
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-09 | by ( Marta Biino | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Juventus is a 127-year-old Italian soccer club with a long history of success. With 32.7 million followers, Juventus' account is the fifth-most-followed soccer team on the platform, and its audience is bigger than that of the NBA or WWE. It's also the sixth in the world across all social media, according to data from the soccer analysis platform Football Benchmark. From left: Juventus players Wojciech Szczęsny and Kenan Yıldız with YouTuber Celine Dept during the launch day of Juventus Creator Lab. One of the areas of the new Juventus Creator Lab.

Persons: It's, Juventus, Mike Armstrong, Cristiano Ronaldo, Paulo Dybala, Armstrong, Filippo Alfero, he's, we've, fandoms, it's, Wojciech Szczęsny, Kenan Yıldız, Celine, Daniele Badolato Organizations: Juventus, UEFA Champions, NBA, WWE, Business, Juventus FC, Amazon Prime, YouTube, EA Sports, Getty, Juventus FC At Locations: Italian

Learn moreThe 2024 Italian Open has arrived, following a bumpy few weeks that saw multiple injury-related upsets plague the ATP tour. Below, we'll break down everything you need to know about the 2024 tournament, including where to watch the Italian Open and when the can't-miss ATP and WTA matches air. Alcaraz and Sinner will sit out the Italian Open, but Medvedev (who won the 2023 competition) is scheduled to play on Friday. Shop at SlingWhere to watch the Italian Open in the UKThe Italian Open is available to watch through Sky Sports in the UK. Where to watch the Italian Open in New ZealandStarting on Sunday, New Zealanders can catch the women's matches live through TVNZ.

Persons: Carlos Alcaraz, Daniil Medvedev, Alcaraz, Medvedev, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Elena Rybakina, Iga Świątek, Naomi Osaka, Coco Gauff, Świątek, Aryna, you've, Marta Kostyuk, Magdalena Fręch, Iga, Bernarda Pera, AWST, ExpressVPN Organizations: Business, WTA, BNL, ATP, Madrid, Sky Sports, TVNZ, Tennis Channel, Sling, Tennis Locations: Italian, New Zealand, ExpressVPN, New Zealanders, Zealand

☆ How AI is changing OnlyFans and adult content creation, from chatting to 'AI twins,' and where the future is headed
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-07 | by ( Marta Biino | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +12 min

Many AI adult influencers have turned to OnlyFans competitor Fanvue to monetize their content. MySentient has been investing in creating "sentient" AI chatbots based on people that range from adult creators like Amouranth to Jesus. Elaina St James has used different AI tools to generate images of herself in different contexts and outfits. To create these characters, they use a variety of AI tools, including Unstable Diffusion, an AI image generator that focuses on NSFW content. Others see the power of AI but also the issues it could create for the adult industry as a whole.

Persons: Riley Reid, Ana Levy, Isla Moon, Jada Sparks, Fanvue, it's, OnlyFans, Fortune, Riley Reid's Clona, immortalize, Riley, MySentient, Amouranth, Jesus, Reese Leysen, Leysen, We've, Robert Weiss, that's, she'd, James, Elaina, James Level, —, Eva AI, MyClub.ai, Eva, MyClub, Jessica Moore, Elaina St James, St James, Zoe Fox, Aika Kittie, Margot Robbie, Influencer Sophie Annaston, she's, Sophie Annaston, who's, It's, Charles Lyle Organizations: Business, MyClub, AVN, Media Locations: Philippines, India, Pakistan, Canada, Spanish, Fanvue, Lipa

☆ YouTube superstar MrBeast is breaking up with his talent manager
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-06 | by ( Marta Biino | Amanda Perelli | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

MrBeast is hitting the brakes on his relationship with his talent-management company, Semafor reported. Talent firm Night Media has been working with the superstar YouTuber for six years. Two sources told Semafor that Night would "no longer be his primary talent management agency." AdvertisementSuperstar YouTuber MrBeast and his talent-management company, Night Media, are growing apart, according to a new report from Semafor. At the same time, MrBeast's empire has continued to expand: the YouTuber told Time earlier this year he makes between $600 and $700 million in revenue a year.

Persons: Semafor, YouTuber, —, YouTuber MrBeast, Jimmy Donaldson, Donaldson, Reed Duchscher, Reed, Duchscher, Safiya Nygaard, It's, Kai Cenat, He's, Burger, Beast, Preston Arsement, Charli D'Amelio Organizations: Media, Service, Night Media, Bloomberg, Beast Investments, Amazon Prime Locations: Semafor, Texas, Feastables

☆ Tom Brady told Jeff Ross off during his Netflix roast for making a massage joke about Patriots owner Robert Kraft
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-06 | by ( Marta Biino | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

One of Jeff Ross' jokes during Tom Brady's Netflix roast didn't land well with the NFL champion. The joke referenced a 2019 prostitution scandal involving New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft. AdvertisementHe then blew a kiss towards Kraft, pointed at him, and said, "I love Robert Kraft." I love what you do for the Jews, Robert Kraft. "The Greatest Roast of All Time: Tom Brady" aired as part of the Netflix Is A Joke, the streamer's 12-day-long live comedy festival taking place in LA.

Persons: Jeff Ross, Tom Brady's, Robert Kraft, Brady, Ross, —, Tom Brady, Gisele Bündchen, Tom, Robert Kraft's, Kraft, Donald Trump, Jon Bon Jovi, Jamie Foxx, Kevin Hart, Bert Kreischer, Tom Segura, Nikki Glaser, Andrew Schulz, Tony Hinchcliffe, Sam Jay Organizations: NFL, New England Patriots, Service, Netflix, Famer, Hamptons Locations: England, New England, Florida, Qatar, LA

☆ How a romance scammer defrauded 3 Tinder dates out of over $100,000
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-06 | by ( Marta Biino | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

AdvertisementThe victims of a romance scammer who defrauded women he met on Tinder out of over $100,000 have spoken out about being targeted. Peter Gray, 35, from Yorkshire, UK, found his victims on Tinder and won their trust, BBC News reported. Romance scams have boomed since the onset of the pandemic, with Americans losing over $1.3 billion to the practice in 2022, up 164% from 2019, Business Insider previously reported. In the UK, over £92 million (about $115 million) was lost to romance scams in the same year, according to data from the National Fraud Intelligence Bureau. AdvertisementGray used information from driving licenses to scam Tinder dates"It was shocking," a sister of one of Gray's victims told BBC News.

Persons: Peter Gray, —, Gray, Jessica, Hannah, Elizabeth, Tinder Organizations: Service, BBC News, Business, Federal Trade Commission, National Fraud Intelligence, BBC Locations: Yorkshire

Many influencers seek out talent managers to help them grow their brands and make more money. Business Insider is seeking nominations for rising stars in influencer talent management. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementSome talent managers have recently come into the spotlight in the past few years, representing some of the most sought-after influencers or helping their clients execute particularly successful partnerships. BI is seeking nominations for this year's rising stars in talent management.

Persons: —, Brittany Bright Organizations: Business, Service, YouTube, Influencer League

☆ I went to one of the first TikTok Live studios. Here's what it was like and what the livestreamers do.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-30 | by ( Marta Biino | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewNoah Cameron Maydale and Francesca Batley do livestreaming on TikTok for a living. Maydale (who goes by @knowasound, or just Noah, on TikTok) and Batley, whose stage name is Fairie (@fairiefairie on TikTok), are two of the first creators to join a relatively new program started by TikTok agency GravitasQ. TikTok livestreaming in the UK has been growing faster than the company's ads business, company filings show. In-person live studios are a recent addition to TikTok's strategy and one that the company has been developing with select agencies. Here's what it looked like and what Fairie and Noah were doing there at the end of April.

Persons: —, Noah Cameron Maydale, Francesca Batley, @knowasound, Noah, TikTok, Dipesh Pattni, Pattni, Fairie, Emilia Harker, Sitesh, they'd, I'm, Fairie's, livestreamers, you've Organizations: Service, Business, Tesco Locations: livestreaming, Hemel Hempstead, London, Batley

☆ Marta: Brazil star to retire from international soccer
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-26 | by ( Sammy Mncwabe | Duarte Mendonça | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Brazil and Orlando Pride star Marta will retire from international soccer this year, she told CNN Brasil in an interview which will air on Sunday, April 28. The 38-year-old is Brazil’s all-time record goalscorer, male or female, with 115 goals and has appeared in six World Cup tournaments. If selected for the Brazilian squad at the Paris 2024 Olympics, Marta could make her sixth appearance at the Games. There is no longer Marta in the national team as an athlete from 2025 onwards,” Marta told CNN Brasil. Three times Marta has come agonizingly close to glory with Brazil, losing the 2007 Women’s World Cup final to Germany and twice suffering defeat in the Olympic gold medal match.

Persons: Marta, I’ll, ” Marta Organizations: CNN —, Orlando Pride, CNN Brasil, soccer, FIFA, Women’s Champions League, Copa Libertadores Femenina, Copa América Locations: CNN — Brazil, Brazil, men’s, Germany, Paris

For the fifth year, Business Insider is highlighting the leading PR pros in the creator economy. These professionals help their clients manage media appearances and image. The publicists work with top influencers across TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram. Bailey is a publicist with Align Public Relations, a firm founded by Nicole Perez-Krueger, who's built most of the business on digital-first talent. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Persons: Alex Cooper, Cooper, Cait Bailey —, Alix Earle, Remi Bader, Bailey, Nicole Perez, Krueger, who's, Perez Organizations: Business, YouTube, Vogue, Public, The New York Times Locations: TikTok, The

☆ PR firms are running execs' LinkedIn profiles — and turning ghostwriting into big business
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-25 | by ( Marta Biino | Lauren Johnson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

Executives looking to boost their own profiles have for years paid freelancers to ghostwrite their LinkedIn posts. Now big PR firms are getting into the game, and LinkedIn profile management is going mainstream. Business Insider spoke to 14 PR firms that said more companies are asking for LinkedIn writing and strategy services for their leaders. Zappa said he does not offer specific rates for LinkedIn posts and instead includes LinkedIn in broader content contracts. However, he estimated that PR firms solely focused on LinkedIn ghostwriting could charge companies $5,000 a month for three to five LinkedIn posts.

Persons: Erin Ledbetter, Weber Shandwick, Ogilvy, Contessa Kellogg, Winters, resharing, There's, Lana McGilvray, Katie Burcham Glasshoff, execs, Chris Harihar, Dan Allocca, Joe Zappa, Zappa, Nicola Dodd, Laura Franklin, Franklin, Kim Metcalfe, Zeno Group's, —, upend ghostwriting, William Dobinson, Farrer Kane, Greg Swan, Lewis Goldberg, Claude Organizations: Business, Zeno, LinkedIn, Weber, Purpose, The Washington Post, BCW, Crenshaw Communications, Sharp Pen Media, Ogilvy UK, ghostwriting, London, Finn Partners, KCSA Strategic Communications Locations: Ketchum, gatekeepers, Midwest

☆ New data reveals the top ways influencers get brand deals, how long they last, and how many are needed to make a living
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-24 | by ( Marta Biino | Sydney Bradley | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewInfluencers secure brand deals in many ways — some go right to the DMs of brands or even use Slack, while others rely heavily on talent managers or agents. AdvertisementNearly 55% of respondents listed social-media marketplaces as one of the three primary sources they use to secure brand deals. The data, however, does not account for the types of brand deals creators would require. For instance, some brand deals could be multi-channel sponsorships, while others could be affiliate links — which can vary in pay. Most creators said their partnerships with brands last a monthAbout 31% of creators reported that their brand deals typically last one month.

Persons: —, Qianna Smith Bruneteau, We're, Smith Bruneteau, that's Organizations: Service, American Influencer Council, Business, AIC, influencer, LinkedIn

☆ Morningstar Wealth's Marta Norton: Tech looks overvalued to us
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-12 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailMorningstar Wealth's Marta Norton: Tech looks overvalued to usMarta Norton, Morningstar Wealth CIO for the Americas, joins ‘Squawk Box’ to discuss whether the Middle East conflict could impact the market, why she sees lots of opportunities in consumer staples, and more.

Persons: Morningstar, Marta Norton Organizations: Morningstar

☆ I paid $1,600 to stay at a lodge at Parc Omega, where wolves come right up to your window
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-10 | by ( Marta Jasinski | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

My friends and I paid $1,600 to stay at a wolf lodge at Parc Omega, a safari park in Quebec, Canada. We thought the experience was well worth the money, especially since we had access to the trails. NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . This video showed people staying in a lodge at Parc Omega as beautiful Canadian gray wolves walked past floor-to-ceiling windows.

Persons: — Organizations: Parc Omega, Service, Business Locations: Parc, Quebec, Canada

☆ Enhanced Games Are Olympics With Steroids, Pay; Meet the Founder
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-31 | by ( Lloyd Lee | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +14 min

Several countries pay bonuses to medal winners, and high-profile athletes may get brand deals and sponsorships, but many Olympic athletes live quiet lives. AdvertisementD'Souza suggested he received funding for the Enhanced Games in the "single-digit millions" but declined to specify the amount. So far, it's unclear what kind of talent Enhanced Games will attract. He said that at the Enhanced Games, athletes would get comprehensive health checkups to monitor the effects of "whatever enhancement protocols" they're on and ensure they're fit to compete. D'Souza said he planned to announce more details about the Enhanced Games this summer — right around the Paris Olympics.

Persons: Aron D'Souza, gymgoers, D'Souza, Thomas Bach, Bach, Uber, Christian, Christian Angermayer, Balaji Srinivasan, Coinbase's, Peter Thiel, Angermayer, Srinivasan, Thiel, Hulk, Charles Harder, Harder, didn't, Sargon, Peter, VCs, Thiel hasn't, he's, James Magnussen, James, he'd, Marta Nawrocka, BI's Gabby Landsverk, Jim Walden, Grigory Rodchenkov, it's, who'd Organizations: International, Olympic, IOC, West Germany's Olympic, The New York Times, Business, Apeiron Investment, University of Melbourne, Gawker Media, BuzzFeed, Gawker, Abrams, Australian Financial, US, Doping Agency, UFC, Drug Free, NFL, NBA, MLB, Testing Agency, ITA, CNN, FBI, Sports, Gaming Initiative, Paris Locations: Miami, Lausanne, Switzerland, Oxford, Australian, Russia

☆ Pope skips Good Friday event to preserve health ahead of Easter, Vatican says
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-30 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Pope Francis skipped the traditional Good Friday procession at Rome's Colosseum to protect his health, the Vatican said, making a last-minute decision that added to concerns about his frail condition during a particularly busy period. But just as the event was about to begin, the Vatican announced that Francis was following the event from his home at the Vatican. Brian Hopp, a visitor from Chicago, noted that Francis has had his health challenges this year. I think a lot was taken into it and I think he probably prioritized his health for Easter, which I think is a very responsible thing to do," Hopp said. On Thursday, he left the Vatican to preside over the Holy Thursday foot-washing ritual at a Rome women's prison.

Persons: Pope Francis, Francis, Monsignor Leonardo Sapienza, Marlene Steuber, Brian Hopp, Hopp, Peter's Organizations: Vatican, Casa Santa Locations: Costa Rica, Rome, Chicago, St, Peter's

☆ How a book becomes a TV series, according to the execs, showrunner, and author behind Hulu's 'We Were the Lucky Ones'
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-28 | by ( Marta Biino | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Read previewWhen Georgia Hunter began researching her family history and writing "We Were the Lucky Ones" in 2008, she didn't expect it to become a bestselling novel, and even less a Hulu series that she'd coproduce. For books specifically, it can help when a novel or series has had great success in stores, but it's not the only consideration. He's a decades-long friend of both Hunter and Lipez, the showrunner, who he brought the book to in 2019. The audience success of the novel certainly helped in making the decision to adapt the book, too, Helman said. "The book and the true story of these characters were mothers and fathers who wanted to protect their children.

Persons: —, Georgia Hunter, Hunter, Logan Lerman, Erica Lipez, Carolyn Cassidy, Jordan Helman, Helman, Joey King, Halina, Eddy Kurc, Hunter's grandaunt, Hulu There's, — it's, Cassidy, there's, it's, Percy Jackson, Ellyn Jameson, Thomas Kail, He's, Lipez Organizations: Service, Georgia, Hulu, Business, Disney, Television, Hulu Originals, 20th Television Locations: Poland

Nine former staffers are suing the social-media management company Unruly Agency. The lawsuits contain allegations of wrongful termination and unjust imprisonment. Unruly's lawyer said the claims "have been meticulously reviewed and found to be without merit." AdvertisementA company that manages OnlyFans accounts for top influencers, including Tana Mongeau and Abby Rao, has been hit with nine lawsuits from former staffers this year. The lawsuits against Unruly Agency include allegations of wrongful termination, retaliation, and unjust imprisonment.

Persons: —, Tana Mongeau, Abby Rao Organizations: Service, Business

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