Several wannabe food influencers demanding free meals in exchange for a social media post have swarmed New York City. However, restaurant owners in the Big Apple have learned their lessons following the recent controversies involving social media influencers and some eateries in the area. A number of them are now ready to say 'no' despite the pressure of the promised exposure.
The industry is wising up to what many describe as a new form of digital panhandling that drains resources without guaranteeing returns. So, the consensus is clear with a number of them saying they 'do not pay for post.'
