Let's Get Fiscal - a money podcast from 7NEWS

Why OnlyFans is good for creators and consumers of adult content

Let's Get Fiscal - a money podcast from 7NEWS

Show Notes

With many people losing work during the pandemic, and the cost of living on the rise, many Australians are looking for new ways to make money or supplement their income. Subscription site OnlyFans has seen a meteoric rise in popularity in the last few years, allowing people to make money from selling all sorts of content, but most prolific on the site is adult content. In this episode, we meet a mum who left her job in banking and is now a full-time OnlyFans creator. Plus an expert in digital media and sexual development explains why OnlyFans is actually a good thing for young people.

Gemma Acton is the Network Finance Editor for 7NEWS, filing stories on money and the economy. Gemma has more than 18 years' experience in the finance sector, working for companies such as Goldman Sachs and Merrill Lynch, as well as a correspondent for CNBC. She regularly appears on 7NEWS bulletins across Australia, Sunrise, The Morning Show and The Latest.

Host: Gemma Acton Guest: Lucy Banks, OnlyFans content creator Guest: Alan McKee, Professor in Digital and Social Media at University of Technology Sydney (UTS) Anchor/Producer: Damien Haffenden A 7NEWS Podcasts production for Seven West Media

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