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Creators of AI Influencers Report Monthly Earnings From Brand Partnerships
Four creators behind AI-generated influencers modeled as a British model, Mexican DJ, Polish athlete and Indian film star described their work to the New York Post. The influencers generate revenue through brand deals with clothing, grooming and music companies. Monthly earnings for the four range from $1,500 to between $6,000 and $9,000.
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The influencers are presented as a British model, a Mexican DJ, a Polish athlete and an Indian film star. The creators do not travel to the locations shown in the generated images but earn revenue from brand partnerships. The influencers secure deals with clothing brands such as Uniqlo, Fashion Nova and Hello Molly, as well as grooming products and music distribution on Spotify.
Reported monthly earnings range from $1,500 to $9,000. One creator described the work as establishing a blueprint for digital entrepreneurs. Clarissa Mansbridge, a former celebrity manager for stars including Celine Dion, created Mia Metaverse, a blonde-haired, blue-eyed British AI model and influencer.
Mansbridge said the character exudes aspiration through images showing private jets, luxury handbags, Champagne and imaginary Vogue covers. Mia Metaverse generates $4,500 per month through partnerships that include Fashion Nova and fragrance brand Kayali.
She added that because the AI never sleeps, "Mia generates value around the clock" and has provided financial independence for her and her son's future.
Arturo Bustillos, based in Ireland, created RoRo Castillos, a Mexican LGBTQ+ reggaeton artist and personal trainer from Chihuahua. The character has 130,000 Instagram followers and features in generated images showing him DJing in nightclubs, exercising, eating Mexican street food and relaxing by pools.
Bustillos said he began by experimenting with image and video generation tools on a Saturday. " RoRo Castillos earns $1,500 per month.
Anand created an avatar she calls her digital twin, also named Ayushi Anand, presented as a fashion icon and film star. The avatar, with 11,700 Instagram followers, serves as a lead generator for Anand's company Kalpanik Films on platforms including LinkedIn.
