The Reality TV to Influencer Pipeline | Internet Analysis

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time stamps:
0:00 - intro
2:23 - (a brief intro to) the history of early reality tv
4:37 - shout out to today's sponsor, Winc
6:01 - the Kardashians
8:26 - reality tv casting’s lack of diversity
10:46 - Black women on Love Island UK
13:39 - the Bachelor has casting problems, too
14:42 - preparing for the show & the cost of being on reality tv
17:32 - going on these shows “for the right reasons”
18:29 - after the show, the media storm & lack of privacy
21:36 - what makes reality stars great influencers?
23:47 - the sponsorship opportunities
26:46 - spin-offs and crossovers
28:47 - mental health & the lack of aftercare
33:47 - is it all worth it?
38:57 - small channel shout out to Town of Tawiah!
39:36 - small channel shout out to Caelan Conrad!

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Thank you to Sheriden for helping me research and write this episode!

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‪@AdellaAfadi‬“Love Island & The Beauty Standard” -    • Love Island & The Beauty Standard  
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How the Bachelor Franchise Became an Influencer Launchpad - https://www.theringer.com/tv/2020/1/6...
“How Has Reality TV Affected Mental Health?” -    • How Has Reality TV Affected Mental He...  
“Mike Boateng, Chris Biggs, & Ched Uzor On Life after Love Island” -    • Mike Boateng, Chris Biggs & Ched Uzor...  
“Anna Vakili and Yewande Biala talk Love after Love Island” -    • ‘It’s all lies!’ Anna Vakili and Yewa...  
“Maura Higgins on her relationship with Chris Taylor and dealing with trolls” -    • Maura Higgins on her relationship wit...  
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On Love Island, Labor, and the Reality TV to Influencer Pipeline - https://dismantlemag.com/2021/05/10/l...
“Rosie Williams - Love Island needs to reassess its aftercare” -    • Rosie Williams: Love Island needs to ...  
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Tiffany Ferguson (she/her), 25 years old, currently in NYC. Here on Tiffanyferg, my main series is called Internet Analysis, where I research and discuss topics related to social issues and media.

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