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The Coachella Influencer Meltdown Exposed a Bigger Problem: Too Many Brand Trips Have No Real Purpose

The latest creator backlash suggests audiences can tell when there's no real story behind the spectacle.

The Coachella Influencer Meltdown Exposed a Bigger Problem: Too Many Brand Trips Have No Real Purpose

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The latest creator backlash suggests audiences can tell when there's no real story behind the spectacle.

For years, brands treated influencer getaways as marketing magic.

For years, brands treated influencer getaways as marketing magic. The latest creator backlash suggests audiences can tell when there's no real story behind the spectacle.

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The latest creator backlash suggests audiences can tell when there's no real story behind the spectacle. For years, brands treated influencer getaways as marketing magic.

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For years, brands treated influencer getaways as marketing magic.

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