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Retailers are finally slashing prices... June 01, 2024 View Online | Sign Up | Shop PRESENTED BY Good morning. Today is a bittersweet day at the Brew, because we are saying goodbye to the one, the only: Mary Tobler. For the past three years, Mary has created the delightful, clever puzzles you see at the bottom of this newsletter, from Mini Crosswords to Word Searches. She's one of the best in the biz, and we're sad to see her go—but excited about her opportunity in a new role. As her grand finale and a way of saying thank you to all the Brew readers who played her puzzles, Mary has created one of her famous Mega Crosswords. Be sure to check it out below. —Molly Liebergall, Cassandra Cassidy, Matty Merritt, Abby Rubenstein, Neal Freyman MARKETS Nasdaq 16,735.02 ...

Plus tips, news & Buffer updates for your social media journey  ‌ ‌ ‌  Hey there 👋🏾   This week saw two different but fascinating creator monetization approaches from top influencers, Alix Earle and Mr. Beast.   Alix Earle's was an investment deal with the probiotic drinks brand Poppi, which followers already associate with her. Mr Beast's was a new analytics tool for video creators taking on platforms like Social Blade.   These two approaches are further signals of the shift of creators from "human billboards," as some people have described them, to empires in their chosen fields.   Of course, many things must be considered, including the legal boundaries of these deals and companies. Questions like, "What's the protocol for disclosing that you're an investor in a company you're also sharing on your platform?" are cropping up, amongst others.   Still, it's interesting and reassuring to see that creators are solidifying their ...