carly-lanning

Carly Lanning


Carly Lanning is a journalist who covers social media. Her work has been published by Psychology Today, NBC, Thrillist, and Ms. Magazine.

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Cystic Fibrosis, YouTube, and me: Claire Wineland is this week’s WCW

18-year-old Claire Wineland isn’t afraid to die.

On Oct 7, 2015 by Carly Lanning

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This 79-year-old grandma is our new favorite Skyrim player

Shirley Curry is proof age is just a number.

On Sep 30, 2015 by Carly Lanning

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#WCW Cupcake Jemma is making YouTube sweeter

Jemma Wilson, the co-owner of Crumbs and Doilies bakery, brings baking and cake tutorials to Jamie Oliver’s food network.

On Sep 23, 2015 by Carly Lanning

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These 5 YouTube channels are shutting down fat-shaming

These five body-positive vloggers are shutting down fat-shaming and providing viewers the confidence to do the same.

On Sep 19, 2015 by Carly Lanning

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#WCW Sabrina Cruz is the queen of the nerds

Being nerdy never looked so good.

On Sep 16, 2015 by Carly Lanning

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Ask a Mortician is the YouTube channel you didn’t know you needed

Ever wondered what happens to breast implants after you die? Mortician Caitlin Doughty has the answers.

On Sep 9, 2015 by Carly Lanning

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HartBeat’s comedy will make you spit tea out your nose

Outspoken and not afraid to dance around in a watermelon bikini, Hart is one of YouTube’s best.

On Sep 2, 2015 by Carly Lanning

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How YouTube’s Anna Akana went from vlogs to the silver screen

When Anna Akana sets her mind to something, anything can happen.

On Aug 29, 2015 by Carly Lanning

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#WCW Dodie Clark isn’t all about ukulele covers and flower crowns

Meet the adorable and talented Dodie Clark.

On Aug 26, 2015 by Carly Lanning

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#WCW Kalel Cullen is here to make your world a little more beautiful

This woman legally changed her first name to Superman’s real name. Is there anything she can’t do?

On Aug 19, 2015 by Carly Lanning

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#WCW Eva Gutowski could be YouTube’s next Bethany Mota

Eva Gutowski has gained 22.5 million views on her YouTube channel since June.

On Aug 12, 2015 by Carly Lanning

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5 simple things you can do to combat cyberbullying

Standing up to cyberbullying is anything but easy.

On Aug 10, 2015 by Carly Lanning

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#WCW Hannah Witton is changing the way we talk about sex

This pint-sized creator isn’t afraid to turn a few heads in the name of bettering sex education.

On Aug 5, 2015 by Carly Lanning

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Meet the queen of ‘Doctor Who’ animation on YouTube, #WCW Alisa Stern

Alisa Stern’s acclaimed ‘Doctor Who’ fan series proves there is a niche for everyone on YouTube.

On Jul 29, 2015 by Carly Lanning

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The Fung Brothers are eating their way to stardom

Andrew and David Fung already have a dedicated YouTube audience for their culinary adventures. Next up: television.

On Jul 23, 2015 by Carly Lanning