Fake TikTok fans and the history of 'unethical' music marketing

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DW - Culture & Lifestyle 9 hours ago • dw.com

Fake TikTok fans and the history of 'unethical' music marketing

Do indie darlings like Sombr and Geese owe their success to TikTok "trend simulations"? The question has sent shockwaves through their fan base. Yet manipulated charts are as old as the music business itself.

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DW - Top Stories 9 hours ago • dw.com

Fake TikTok fans and the history of 'unethical' music marketing

Do indie darlings like Sombr and Geese owe their success to TikTok "trend simulations"? The question has sent shockwaves through their fan base. Yet manipulated charts are as old as the music business itself.

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DW - Culture & Lifestyle 9 hours ago • dw.com

Fake TikTok fans and pop music's 'unethical' marketing

Do indie darlings like Sombr and Geese owe their success to TikTok "trend simulations"? The question has sent shockwaves through their fan base. Yet manipulated charts are as old as the music business itself.

Open

DW - Top Stories 9 hours ago • dw.com

Fake TikTok fans and pop music's 'unethical' marketing

Do indie darlings like Sombr and Geese owe their success to TikTok "trend simulations"? The question has sent shockwaves through their fan base. Yet manipulated charts are as old as the music business itself.

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