
Celebrity verified badges: what changed
Twitter's paid verification overhaul in 2022-2023 removed free legacy checkmarks from celebrities and replaced identity confirmation with a subscription product.
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Twitter's paid verification overhaul in 2022-2023 removed free legacy checkmarks from celebrities and replaced identity confirmation with a subscription product.

Spending on celebrity podcasts peaked with nine-figure exclusive deals, then the market shifted toward non-exclusive licensing and advertising revenue splits.

Stars have turned TikTok into a working promotional channel, using trends, duets and behind-the-scenes clips to reach audiences that traditional media no longer delivers.


