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Grace Stanley


Grace Stanley is the Deputy Editor of Passionfruit, the Daily Dot’s sister site for creators, covering the latest creator news, labor issues, tools, and community resources. Grace’s work has been seen by millions on the Daily Dot. Starting as a reporter covering trending internet culture stories, they have become a go-to resource on all things related to the creator economy.

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‘Twitter is dead’: Creators are furious (and confused) by Elon Musk’s decision to limit views on Twitter

Why on Earth would Musk choose to limit engagement on his own platform?

On Jul 3, 2023 by Grace Stanley

Passionfruit Tech
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VidCon 2023: The more things change, the more they stay the same

Imposter syndrome, gatekeepers, and egomaniacs are a constant in the entertainment industry.

On Jun 27, 2023 by Grace Stanley

Internet Culture Passionfruit
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Did Logan Paul crash VidCon? Probably not

A Logan Paul doppelganger crashed VidCon with an entourage of private security guards.

On Jun 22, 2023 by Grace Stanley

Internet Culture Passionfruit
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When it needed a pop culture BFF, TikTok turned to Hello Tefi

Creator Tefi Pessoa, aka Hello Tefi, has had a massive impact on the social media landscape this year.

On Apr 13, 2023 by Grace Stanley

Internet Culture Passionfruit
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Haru Nemuri’s social media presence is part diary entry, part passionate manifesto

The poetry-rapper meticulously details the intent behind her music for her global audience.

On Mar 23, 2023 by Grace Stanley

Internet Culture Passionfruit
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Bbno$ is a product of the internet

The 27-year-old rapper is a viral content creator and a “gamer at heart.”

On Mar 23, 2023 by Grace Stanley

Internet Culture Passionfruit
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At SXSW, influencer and ‘Too Hot To Handle’ star Harry Jowsey describes his career evolution

‘Not many people really like straight white guys. So I’m like, you know, let’s take the piss out of myself.’

On Mar 16, 2023 by Grace Stanley

Internet Culture Passionfruit
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Rebecca Black’s debut studio album Let Her Burn is inspired by her online life

The 25-year-old internet legend said her latest album is inspired by the challenges of being an online persona and shared advice for up-and-coming creators.

On Feb 8, 2023 by Grace Stanley

Internet Culture Passionfruit
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YouTube icon Lachlan Power shares business tips for creators

‘Flexibility and speed were crucial for me in my early days.’

On Jan 26, 2023 by Grace Stanley

Internet Culture Passionfruit
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Internet legend SungWon Cho discusses parasociality, boundaries with fans, and more

‘I’m not out to maximize every single thing to be the biggest, most successful internet person.’

On Jan 10, 2023 by Grace Stanley

Internet Culture Passionfruit
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Top creator economy CEOs, agents, and business leaders share predictions for 2023

Business leaders at Snap, Pinterest, Discord, LinkTree, and more share what they are paying attention to.

On Jan 5, 2023 by Grace Stanley

Passionfruit Tech
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TikTok’s ‘beauty bestie’ Sarah Palmyra breaks down her ethos for recommending products to followers

‘More often than not, I’ll be able to suss out whether or not this is actually just a marketing tactic.’

On Jan 3, 2023 by Grace Stanley

Business Passionfruit
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Fireside co-founder Falon Fatemi breaks down the success of Web3 interactive shows

‘You get to be in the writer’s room, you get to have input on programming, you get to be behind the scenes of the production process.’

On Jan 3, 2023 by Grace Stanley

Passionfruit Tech
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TikTok mental health advocate Jorge Alvarez shares advice for applying for grants and awards

‘Shoot your shot when the chance does come up.’

On Dec 27, 2022 by Grace Stanley

Internet Culture Passionfruit
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Custom sneakers artist Keia Kodama shares how she went full-time as a micro-influencer

‘The sneaker community is a different world than just regular influencer work.’

On Dec 16, 2022 by Grace Stanley

Business Passionfruit
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