And when follower counts come to matter as much as raw talent to some casting agents, things can get competitive. Teenage entertainers are painfully aware of how crucial performing well on a platform like Instagram can be to their success. “I’ve done over 70 commercials, but when I go in, they ask how many followers I have on social media,” said Kaylyn Slevin, an 18-year-old model, actor, influencer, and former Miss Malibu Teen USA. Collaborating with the right people and growing your audience independently
Where Everyone’s an Influencer – The Atlantic
