Photo courtesy of Hailey Serrano While many influencers’ content revolves around fitness or lifestyle, senior Hailey Serrano rose to stardom by making videos about the last thing she thought would bring her overnight fame — her faith. The 23-year-old, who goes by Hailey Julia on social media, said she downloaded TikTok in 2019 to make fun, lighthearted videos with her … [Read more...] about Hailey Serrano Uses TikTok to Spread Love and Share her Faith
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Social Media Shapes Pepperdine Influencers’ Identities
Art by Madeline Duvall As Pepperdine social media influencers post their photoshoots, travel endeavors and brand deals, many said they gain an understanding of themselves through the art of the internet. Senior Integrated Marketing Communication major Hailey Serrano said she didn’t gain fame on TikTok until she started showing her true personality in her posts, which … [Read more...] about Social Media Shapes Pepperdine Influencers’ Identities
2020 Mic Check with the Music Industry
Art by Samantha MillerDue to the COVID-19 pandemic, record labels and their artists are faced with dire consequences. From Coachella to Glastonbury, everything has been canceled. As a result of the dissolution and postponements of highly anticipated tours and music festivals, many companies, like Position Music in Burbank, CA, are finding new ways to build direct-to-consumer … [Read more...] about 2020 Mic Check with the Music Industry
