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The Lip Bar Backlash Was Bigger Than One Comment. Here Is What the Internet Missed
The Lip Bar founder Melissa Butler responded after a retail-growth comment triggered backlash. The dispute reveals a harder question about community and scale.
Nov 13 min read


When a Brand Messes Up, the Influencer Often Pays the Bigger Price
New research and a fresh advertising ruling show why creators can absorb more anger than the companies behind a campaign, and how they can protect trust.
Oct 213 min read


TikTok Says It Has Labeled More Than 3 Billion AI-Generated Videos
TikTok says it has labeled more than 3 billion AI-generated videos and is testing new systems aimed at accounts that mass-produce low-quality AI content.
Sep 263 min read


Converse Pulls Karina Campaign Image After Racist-Imagery Backlash
Converse removed a campaign image featuring aespa's Karina and apologized after critics said its composition evoked racist imagery.
Sep 213 min read


Olivia Jade and Reformation Turn an Old Scandal Into a New Fashion Campaign
Olivia Jade fronts Reformation's self-aware Good Sport campaign, including a $128 College Crew whose net proceeds will support YES Scholars.
Sep 193 min read


MONAT Influencer Posts From Parliament House Spark New Endorsement Questions
MONAT representatives' posts from an industry showcase at Australia's Parliament House have renewed scrutiny of influencer claims and implied endorsement.
Sep 173 min read


CFDA Chief Steven Kolb Takes Leave After Viral NYFW Protest Clash
CFDA chief Steven Kolb has apologized and taken leave after video showed him physically restraining PETA protesters at a New York Fashion Week show.
Sep 163 min read
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