Mari Pepin, a previous contestant from ABC's"The Bachelor" franchise, opens up about the financial side of reality TV stardom.
Pepin has worked with Loreal, Factor meal delivery, Ruffino wine and Mermaid hair products, among others. On some account promotions, Pepin and Braasch team up. Braasch also has partnerships, including Apothic wine and gambling site BetUS, which connected Pepin with CNBC. For many reality television stars, influencing has become a popular side hustle with a low barrier to entry.
Still, 57% of Gen Zers said they would like to become an influencer if given the chance, according to afrom Morning Consult. The report was based on a poll of more than 2,200 adults and a separate survey of 1,000 Gen Zers ages 13-26 who use various social media platforms.