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You can buy ubiquity: the social media trick

Marco Montemagno · YouTubeIn Italian
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Montemagno describes paid clipping as a way to make a person or podcast appear to be everywhere. Clips distributed by many accounts can look spontaneous while being supported by payments and affiliate incentives. His criticism focuses on promotional transparency and platforms’ responsibility to distinguish perceived popularity from purchased attention.

Key points

  • Clip distribution can be financially incentivised.
  • Many separate accounts can create an impression of spontaneous popularity.
  • Montemagno calls for greater transparency and platform responsibility.
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