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Musicians from the Rolling Stones to up-and-coming pop star Bella Kay have one thing in common: Influencers are being paid to promote their songs.\u00a0<\/p>\n

On today’s show: Who is an industry plant and why does it matter? <\/p>\n

Fact checking by Tyler Jones.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Musicians from the Rolling Stones to up-and-coming pop star Bella Kay have one thing in common: Influencers are being paid to promote their songs<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

On today’s show: Who is an industry plant and why does it matter? <\/p>\n

Fact checking by Tyler Jones.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Your Next Listen\u00a0<\/strong>
\u2014 Two Indicators: the influencer industry<\/a><\/p>\n

Connect with The Indicator <\/strong>
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