Lucy Blakiston
Lucy Blakiston is a 27-year-old media entrepreneur from Wellington, New Zealand, known for founding the successful online platform Shit You Should Care About, which simplifies global news for younger audiences. Since its inception in 2018, Blakiston has cultivated a vibrant community of nearly four million followers on social media, leveraging her unique blend of pop culture and serious journalism to engage and inform. Her platform, which began as a blog with friends, has thrived through creative content that resonates with the youth, addressing issues from climate change to celebrity culture while maintaining a relatable and accessible tone. Blakiston's work exemplifies a new wave of media that meets young people where they are, using social media to foster engagement with important global issues.
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| New Zealand | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 4,822,233 | 2,101 | $210,000 | 92$ |
| Totals | 1 | 4,822,233 | 2,101 | $210,000 | 92$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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New Zealand:
Lucy Blakiston, founder of The Shit You Should Care About, shares her love for Blenheim.
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United Kingdom:
Lucy Blakiston is the founder of the online media platform Shit You Should Care About, which aims to make global issues accessible to younger audiences.
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