
Mastercard just partnered with MrBeast — what co-brand deals mean for creators
A payments giant is building cards around a creator's audience. Here is how these deals work, who benefits, and what creators should actually watch.

A payments giant is building cards around a creator's audience. Here is how these deals work, who benefits, and what creators should actually watch.

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