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Who is a music industry plant? And does it matter? artwork
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Who is a music industry plant? And does it matter?

The Indicator from Planet Money by NPR

Aug 3, 20269:07Business

Musicians from the Rolling Stones to up-and-coming pop star Bella Kay have one thing in common: Influencers are being paid to promote their songs . On today's show: Who is an industry plant and why does it matter? Fact c...

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Who is a music industry plant? And does it matter? is an episode from The Indicator from Planet Money by NPR. Musicians from the Rolling Stones to up-and-coming pop star Bella Kay have one thing in common: Influencers are being paid to prom...

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Published Aug 3, 2026, 9:07 long, audio available.