With paid verification on the rise at social platforms, content creators and marketers feel mixed on its use

With paid verification on the rise at social platforms, content creators and marketers feel mixed on its use

With Meta, Snapchat and Twitter increasing their paid subscription services, many marketers and content creators see it as a way for the platforms to diversify monetization offerings beyond advertising. But many wonder whether social media platforms will remain free to users.

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