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How does a person become famous when they’re just a kid?

  • Written by Matthew Pittman, Associate Professor of Advertising and Public Relations, University of Tennessee
imageSome 'kidfluencers' have huge followings on social media, but the spotlight isn't always a friendly place.ilkercelik/E+ via Getty images

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