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How TikTok Creators Are Licensing Their Face as Digital Avatars
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In this episode of The TikTok Marketing Podcast, Lucas and Luna explore the emerging trend of creators licensing their likeness as AI-generated digital avatars for brand endorsements, customer service, and content repurposing. They break down why this is different from deepfakes, how platforms like D-ID and Hour One are enabling the tech, and what it means for creator earnings and authenticity. Using the example of a mid-tier beauty creator who earned $50,000 annually from a single avatar licensing deal with a skincare brand, they examine the legal, ethical, and practical implications. If you're a creator or marketer wondering whether avatars are the next scalable revenue stream, this episode spells out the opportunity and the risks.