Influencers at the DNC are taking the spotlight as traditional media grumbles

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• Social-media creators are taking center stage at this year's Democratic National Convention.
• While some reporters have balked at attendance costs and limited desk space, influencers are thriving.
• The DNC's influencer strategy reflects a broader shift in media as creators become news sources.

This year at the Democratic National Convention, reporters...