Colleges be Like: "U Want Clout? We Got U, Fam" 🤑

Clout Chasing 101: The Syllabus Just Dropped

OK, so boom. Colleges are finally catching on that being an influencer is, like, a legit thing now. They're rolling out classes to teach you how to finesse the algorithm, work with brands, and basically become the next Charli D'Amelio. No cap.

These classes are teaching everything from planning your content (short-term and long-term, obvi), to editing fire vids, writing captions that slap, and even dealing with sponsors. It's like business school, but for the For You Page. One recent grad said it helped her figure out how to be real on TikTok and still get that bread.

Schools like the University of Guelph-Humber, George Brown, and some CEGEPs are already on this wave. Fanshawe College is even throwing a one-day workshop, so you can dip your toes in the influencer pool.

But here's the tea: It's not all sunshine and rainbows. A lot of youngins wanna be influencers, but it's hard work to go full-time. And Canadian creators have it even harder 'cause some of the money-making stuff that's available in the US isn't here. Micro-influencers are kinda the new wave. Authenticity is key.

Manitoba's Premier in Hot Water Over Insta Post? 😬

Meanwhile, in Manitoba, things are getting spicy. The Opposition Progressive Conservatives are saying Premier Wab Kinew broke election rules with a post on the 'gram. Apparently, he was flexing about improving a highway in a byelection for Spruce Woods, and they're saying that's a no-go under the Election Financing Act.

The NDP is clapping back, saying Kinew was just doing his thing as the NDP leader, not as the premier, and that he was using party resources. They're saying all party leaders can make promises. Basically, it's a whole "he said, she said" situation.

The Election Financing Act says the government can't be promoting their stuff during an election, but there are some exceptions. They brought up a similar case where the old premier, Greg Selinger, got a pass. The Spruce Woods byelection is gonna be lit. Stay tuned for more!