Steven Bertoni

Forbes Top Creators is out now! Read here:

Jake Shane went from bored USC grad to viral octopus reviewer. All it took was one fan at a college bar. #CreatorEconomy

BREAKING: Why Spotify CEO Daniel Ek is stepping down from the $150 billion music streamer after nearly 2 decades. forbes.com/sites/stevenbe… #Spotify #investing #music

Jake Shane hit 1M followers in 30 days. - 17 posts/day - Skits + historical reenactments - Bill Clinton and Monica Lewinsky skits. This is how creators go nuclear in 2025. #ViralContent #CreatorEconomy #Skits #SocialMediaGrowth #ContentHacks

Wisdom Kaye on brand collabs: ‘Authenticity isn’t a checklist.’ The best partnerships happen when creators are trusted to be themselves. Let them lead—and your audience will follow.” 
#CreatorEconomy #AuthenticityMatters #BrandBuilding @Forbes @modsiwW

Wisdm Kaye finds fashion inspiration in everything—from subway strangers to screenshots. In the internet age, style is everywhere. You just have to know how to see it.” 
#FashionVision #StyleInspo #DigitalAesthetic @Forbes @modsiwW

The secret to getting experts and casual fans hooked? Wisdom Kaye’s cross-demographic content formula is a masterclass in growth. #WisdomKaye #FashionInfluencer #ContentStrategy #SocialMediaGrowth #CreatorEconomy @Forbes @modsiwW

Influencer Xandra Pohl on oversharing: ‘The internet never forgets.’ When you live transparently online, people expect answers—even when you're not ready. Her advice? Don’t post in the heat of emotion. One day, you’ll regret it. #creatorlife #Influencer #dj @Forbes

XANDRA posted a GRWM for a college party It went viral overnight No glam team No strategy Just raw, real content That one video launched her career Now she’s a model, DJ, and global creator The power of one post

Xandra Pohl’s viral formula: Post 5x a day. Share your real life. Ride the algorithm. Repeat. She didn’t wait for a moment—she built one. From college DJ to social media star, this is the creator playbook in motion. #CreatorEconomy #Influencer

Xandra Pohl’s journey is pure inspiration: From college DJ to Sports Illustrated runway. She grew up idolizing Kate Upton—now she’s part of the legacy. Her message? Step outside your comfort zone. Be bold. Be real. If she can do it, so can you. @Forbes

Being a creator means living under a microscope. Dani Austin shares the brutal truth: no room for mistakes, constant judgment—even how you strap your kid in a stroller. Her advice? Build a community that reminds you who you are when the noise gets loud

Dani Austin’s advice to her younger self: Before you build a platform, build your people. The internet is loud—but real friends keep you centered. That’s the real creator strategy no one talks about.

The era of perfection is over. Dani Austin explains why low-budget, unfiltered content drives more engagement than glossy brand deals. Authenticity isn’t a trend—it’s the algorithm’s favorite.

YouTube star iJustine lasted 20 years at the top of YouTube not because she went viral once, but because she never quits. She shares her secrecy Creator Career advice on the Forbes Top Creator Show podcast. #contentcreator @ijustine @Forbes

Part 2: Kareem Rahma talks about his "confusing and WEIRD" interview with Kamala Harris. What "Take" she really wanted to share, why her team changed it, and WHY he spiked his entire interview. @SubwayTakes #KamalaHarris #PoliticsToday

@Zigmanfreud @SubwayTakes Crazy good interview with @SubwayTakes. Check out my full @Forbes video with him here. youtu.be/5zntIFBHHpY?si…

So, apparently during the 2024 campaign, Kamala Harris did an interview with the liberal podcast @SubwayTakes that was SO bad that they decided not to even release it because the host didn’t want to get blamed for her losing… 🤔😱

Creators Are The New Hollywood. Brands and traditional media must adapt or get let in the dust. How? Forbes Top Creator @haleyybaylee says partnerships and collaboration are the key. Mainstream media and traditional advertising must partner with social stars.

She was about to quit content creation—until @calebwsimpson put her in a video. Then @haleyybaylee bet on herself. Now the former Miss Minnesota has turned model turned skit queen. Funny. Fashionable. Fearless. #CalebSimpson #Oscars2024 #CreatorGlowUp #Creators

Forbes' @StevenBertoni spoke to attendees at the #ForbesTopCreators list launch about what is the best part about being internet famous and predictions for the creator economy. Full list: forbes.com/sites/stevenbe…

$15K Brand Deal! Viral Vine Star's OVERWHELMING Reaction! #VineDeals #EarlyBrandDeals #BrandMarketing #SocialMediaMarketing #InfluencerMarketing #VineHistory #MarketingTips #SuccessStory #OnlineBusiness #Entrepreneurship @forbes