Nowadays, it seems like being an influencer is the only lucrative job that allows you to do what you want for money. So how can we become influencers?
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Just the Gist:
Anyone with 10,000 to 100,000 followers is considered a micro influencer.
Brands prefer partnering with micro influencers because of their intimate connections to their followers.
Anyone can become a micro influencer by embracing their niche and regularly posting content that fits into that niche.
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After spending hours upon hours on TikTok and Instagram, it’s only natural to yearn for the spotlight. We scroll through hundreds of thousands of videos daily that range from mind-numbingly stupid to PhD-worthy. And now, we want to step in front of the camera to capitalize on the success of influencers. But how?
People who already have a following can easily make big bucks with marketing affiliations and collaborations, but normies like the rest of us want to know how to get to that point. If we’re already making content and not making money, we might as well make money, right? So we put together a step-by-step guide on how to become a micro influencer.
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What is a micro influencer? They are someone with 10,000 to 100,000 followers on a single platform.
While some websites define a micro influencer as anyone with more than 1,000 followers, many of us reading this would already be considered micro influencers. To break down the different levels of influence, a nano influencer is anyone with 1,000 to 10,000 followers, and a micro influencer is in the 10,000 to 100,000 range.
Having over 100,000 followers means that the account is a mid-tier influencer, over 500,000 followers denotes a macro influencer, and over 1 million is a mega influencer. Everyone has to start somewhere, right? Luckily for us, many companies and accounts that want to partner with influencers typically look at micro influencers since they connect more intimately with their followers. So once you’ve crossed that 10,000-follower threshold, you’re golden! But how do you do that?
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Step 1 — Unleash Your Niche
This step should be easy to remember. It does rhyme, after all. Basically, you have to post what you’re passionate about. Are you a mom who loves playing video games? Tap into that and make videos with your kids while you play video games! Are you a frequent solo traveler who likes to meet new people? Make videos with the people you meet as you embark on new adventures. There are so many avenues and options based on who you are and what you love.
Step 2 — Curate Your Content
Now that you’ve figured out what content you want to make, it’s time to curate it. The best way to do this is to make a posting schedule. Figure out which times of day and which days are the best for your audience, and start posting! Research shows that the more you post, the more followers you gain. Many people who want to become influencers typically fall off on this step because they lose steam. So just stay focused on your mission and keep at it.
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Step 3 — Engage, engage, ENGAGE!
The best way to build a following is to engage with the people who comment on your posts and to engage with your followers. Do live streams, share posts from your followers, etc. The idea is to make the people who follow you feel like a community of people who connect thanks to you. This often happens in the fitness influencer sphere—followers will follow each other, support each other’s fitness journeys, and often become lifelong friends! That’s the sign of an expert micro influencer.
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Step 4 — Collaborate With Similar Minds
Everyone’s heard the saying, “Great minds think alike!” In 2023, however, we’ve moved on to “Great influencers post alike!” (I made that up. Yes, I know it’s not quite as catchy.) Regardless, some of the most successful Instagram reels are collaborative posts between two micro influencer accounts, whether that’s a cross-post between a business and a person or some other combination. Collaborations are a great way to build followers by exposing yourself to a whole new but similar audience.
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Step 5 — Use That Data
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Are you ready to make some money? Now that you have your 10,000+ followers, it’s time to monetize. Do your due diligence—reach out to products you already use and say you’d like to partner with them. Look at your data and analytics to see who is in your target audience, what your reach per post is, and when your most successful posts are shared. Use this data to draw in potential marketing partners, and voila! You’re an influencer!
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Now you might be thinking, who am I to give advice on how to be an influencer? Full disclosure: I’m not an influencer. But I can tell you exactly what I’m doing wrong—if you look at my Instagram profile, you’ll notice that my niche isn’t focused or branded. I post a mixture of personal content, comedy, and writing. I also don’t post regularly. But if I did … well then, you’d be taking the advice of a mega influencer.
Following the news of Michael Gambon’s death, many want to learn more about the actor’s personal life, including who his wife and children were.
The Gist:
Legendary Irish stage and screen actor Michael Gambon has died at the age of 82.
Michael has been married to his wife Anne, for more than 60 years, but he also had at least one girlfriend outside his marriage that produced two children who were born in 2007 and 2009.
Michael had three children in total, including an older child that he had with Anne.
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On Sept. 28, 2023, news broke that actor Michael Gambon, who is best known for taking over the role of Dumbledore in most of the Harry Potterfilms, had died at the age of 82. Following the news of his death, many offered their thoughts on his legacy as an actor and the many huge roles he played.
At the same time, some people also wanted to learn more about Michael’s personal life, including who his wife was and whether he had any children. Although he wasn’t one of the more sensational celebrities in Hollywood history, here’s everything we know about Michael’s family.
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Who was Michael Gambon’s wife?
Michael married his wife Anne Miller in 1962 when he was 22 years old. Anne is a mathematician, and as a result, the two were very private about their relationship. In fact, if Michael was asked about his wife in interviews, he would sometimes pretend that he didn’t have one. The two appear to have still been married at the time of Michael’s death, although their marriage had gotten more complicated in recent years.
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In 2001, while filming Gosford Park, Michael brought a woman named Philippa Hart to set and introduced her as his girlfriend. The news that Michael was cheating on Anne became official in 2002, and he moved out of the home that they shared. Michael and Philippa had reportedly begun dating in 2000 while working on the Channel 4 series Longitude together. The two have been together ever since.
Did Michael Gambon have any kids?
Michael had one child with Anne named Fergus who eventually became a ceramics expert and started appearing regularly on Antiques Roadshow. After becoming estranged from Anne, Michael had two children with Philippa. Their first child together was born in 2007, and was named Tom, and their second was born in 2009 and named Will.
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What was Michael Gambon’s cause of death?
The news of Michael’s death was first announced on Sept. 28 in a brief statement from his family.
“Michael died peacefully in hospital with his wife, Anne, and son Fergus at his bedside, following a bout of pneumonia,” the statement explained, which suggests that pneumonia was the ultimate cause of death.
Michael first made his breakthrough as a British stage actor in the 1970s and had a long career in the theater in addition to his more high profile film and TV work. Although many Americans will only know him as the more controversial performer to play Dumbledore, his career contained much more than that single performance.
‘The Masked Singer’ Season 10 reveals: a handy list of everyone who has been unmasked so far on the most recent season of our favorite singing show.
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Spoiler alert: This article contains spoilers for Season 10 of The Masked Singer.
Season 10 of The Masked Singer kicked off on Sept. 26, 2023, and with it came new masks. As creative and over-the-top as the costumes are, the identities of the celebrities underneath will remain a mystery until they’re eliminated and unmasked.
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We’re keeping a running list of all the reveals this season. Be sure to check back after each episode to see who has been unmasked!
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Anonymouse — Demi Lovato
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Anonymouse was revealed as part of the Season 10 kickoff special on Sept. 10, 2023. She sang Heart’s “What About Love” and gave several clues, including the fact that she’s been on “one special list times 100,” she started her career young, and had some connection to Nick Jonas.
Nicole Scherzinger was able to put the clues together and correctly guess that Anonymouse was Demi Lovato.
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Rubber Ducky — Anthony Anderson
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Rubber Ducky was revealed during the official Season 10 premiere on Sept. 27, 2023. He sang “Come on Eileen” by Dexys Midnight Runners and gave several clues, including the fact that his “family is full of stars,” he tried stand-up comedy, and had some connection to Leonardo DiCaprio.
Ken Jeong was able to put the clues together and correctly guess that Rubber Ducky was Anthony Anderson.
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S’More — Not Unmasked Yet!
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We don’t know who S’more is yet, but we’re keeping track of the clues and guesses for you. Check back when S’more is eliminated!
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Cow — Not Unmasked Yet!
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We don’t know who Cow is yet, but we’re keeping track of the clues and guesses for you. Check back when Cow is eliminated!
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Gazelle — Not Unmasked Yet!
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We don’t know who Gazelle is yet, but we’re keeping track of the clues and guesses for you. Check back when Gazelle is eliminated!
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Diver — Not Unmasked Yet!
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We don’t know who Diver is yet, but we’re keeping track of the clues and guesses for you. Check back when Diver is eliminated!
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Tiki — Not Unmasked Yet!
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We don’t know who Tiki is yet, but we’re keeping track of the clues and guesses for you. Check back when Tiki is eliminated!
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Candelabra — Not Unmasked Yet!
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We don’t know who Candelabra is yet, but we’re keeping track of the clues and guesses for you. Check back when Candelabra is eliminated!
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Husky — Not Unmasked Yet!
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We don’t know who Husky is yet, but we’re keeping track of the clues and guesses for you. Check back when Husky is eliminated!
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Royal Hen — Not Unmasked Yet!
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We don’t know who Royal Hen is yet, but we’re keeping track of the clues and guesses for you. Check back when Royal Hen is eliminated!
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Anteater — Not Unmasked Yet!
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We don’t know who Anteater is yet, but we’re keeping track of the clues and guesses for you. Check back when Anteater is eliminated!
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Hibiscus — Not Unmasked Yet!
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We don’t know who Hibiscus is yet, but we’re keeping track of the clues and guesses for you. Check back when Hibiscus is eliminated!
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Donut — Not Unmasked Yet!
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We don’t know who Donut is yet, but we’re keeping track of the clues and guesses for you. Check back when Donut is eliminated!
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Hawk — Not Unmasked Yet!
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We don’t know who Hawk is yet, but we’re keeping track of the clues and guesses for you. Check back when Hawk is eliminated!
A TikToker recalled a strange interaction with a restaurant customer, where the guest asks the host and waitress for $50 to cover his dinner bill.
By D.M.
Sep. 28 2023, Published 8:49 a.m. ET
On TikTok, user @sassyserver0529, whose real name is Steph Carlisle, uses the platform to share horror stories from her time working in the restaurant industry. Needless to say, her tales are very bizarre.
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In a TikTok video posted on Sept. 24, 2023, Steph recalled a time when a guest asked the host and the waitress for $50 to cover their bill. The interaction with the customer named Mr. Williams started innocently enough. Here’s what went down.
A customer asked a host and waitress to spot him $50 if needed to cover his bill.
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The customer, Mr. Williams, entered and the restaurant the host approached him like normal. The host asked the man if he would be dining as a party of two, but the man suggested he was meeting another couple for dinner at the restaurant. “We’re meeting another couple here and I fully intend on them paying the tab tonight. But should they not, can you spot me $50?” the customer asked. Adding, “I’m dead serious. Money has been really tight lately. Can you spot me the $50 just in case?”
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An hour into the meal, Mr. Williams asked the host a second time to borrow $50 but she denied his request. “I do not have $50 I can spot you,” the host said. “If money has been tight then please don’t dine out.” Mr. Williams then said he would ask the waitress to lend him the money, but the meal was later paid for by the other couple. The ordeal has gotten TikTokers up in arms, as most are siding with the restaurant workers who refused to let Mr. Williams borrow $50.
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The internet agrees that Mr. Williams should pay his own bill.
Most of the internet seems to agree that Mr. Williams should be responsible for his own restaurant bill. The video has garnered more than 10,000 views, as TikTokers are shocked that Mr. Williams would ask employees at the restaurant he was eating at for $50.
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And while Mr. Williams was a regular at the establishment, others pointed out that he appeared to be overly comfortable with the staff at the restaurant.
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Meanwhile, others made their point very clear, suggesting that Mr. Williams should avoid dining at restaurants if he can’t pay the bill. Steph even replied to a commenter and explained that Mr. Williams’s request was “the most outlandish thing anyone has ever asked.”
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And of course, there was one person who wanted to know why Steph didn’t lend Mr. Williams $50. Asking, “So why didn’t ya?” Really? What would this person do if they were put in the same situation?
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Other servers have gotten even stranger requests from customers.
Steph isn’t the first restaurant employee to receive a strange request from a customer. In June, TikToker Mitchell Todd (who goes by @mitchii.moo on the platform) recalled a weird encounter with a customer. The incident occurred during a brunch shift at the restaurant where Mitchell works. The customer, who Mitchell said was “extremely attractive,” was polite at first. Mitchel admits to being flirty with the customer during their interaction, which may have prompted the strange request.
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“He’s like ‘I have a weird request. I was wondering if you could spit in my food?’” the man asked. Mitchell denied the man’s request and explained that it was against company policy to spit on someone’s food. Mitchell suggested that the man ask the restaurant manager if the spitting would be OK, and the manager obliged.
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