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CREATOR ECONOMY NEWSLETTER

Issue #79 | Nov. 2, 2022

Reality television has a symbiotic relationship with the creator economy. As previously covered by Passionfruit, the reality TV star-to-influencer pipeline is real. Some reality TV stars are beloved pioneers in the creator world, some are notoriously successful social media monetizers, and others spark debate on controversial creator economy topics.

But less often discussed are the fans-turned-creators who have learned to capitalize on their passions for reality TV gossip, viral pop culture moments, and hot takes. This week, enjoy writer Tara Kenny’s thought-provoking and witty deep dive into the creators whose nose for gossip, sharp commentary, and archival know-how help preserve the cultural legacy of the mega-wealthy housewives we all know and love (or love to hate)⁠—the Real Housewives.

– Grace Stanley, Passionfruit Reporter

THE HIGHLIGHT

‘Real Housewives’ digital archivists take fans behind the curtain

Fans are hungry for Real Housewives content by independent creators.

By Tara Kenny

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ONE GREAT TIP

““I didn’t realize how lucrative Facebook could be—the kind of reach I could have going multi-platform. 
 Just one year later and my Facebook page has almost double the following of my YouTube channel.”“

—Creator Charlotte Dobre on going multi-platform. Read more in our August 2022 interview.

TIPS AND TRICKS

Simran Kaur, cohost and founder of Girls That Invest, gives tips for social media, podcasting, and online courses

“Another huge mistake that we see is people not niching down strong enough.”

By Grace Stanley

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TOOLS REVIEWS

What is a digital creator? And how to get started

Did you even know that there is a difference?

By Rachel Kiley

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