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Jamal Freeman

Influencer Economy Reporter

Covers the influencer economy as business: deals, launches, audiences.

Articles by Jamal Freeman

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How MrBeast's Feastables Turned Creator Merch Into Real Retail

Jamal Freeman

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How Short-Form Video Economics Work, From TikTok to YouTube Shorts

Jamal Freeman

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How Live Streaming Money Works, From Twitch Subscriptions to Payouts

Jamal Freeman

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How Creator Product Lines Really Work: Rhode, Skims, and Feastables Explained

Jamal Freeman

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How MrBeast Builds Videos That Clear 200 Million Views, Explained

Jamal Freeman

A glass tower boardroom at dusk, contracts fanned beside a ringing conference phone.

Why Creator Agencies and Hollywood Talent Firms Are Now Joining Forces

Jamal Freeman