Gig
A recent surge in engagements and mentions indicates growing interest in the gig economy, with discussions focusing on both opportunities and worker exploitation. Top news highlights include the impact of gig work on long-term unemployment and evolving tax solutions for gig workers.
About Gig
The Gig economy refers to a labor market characterized by short-term contracts or freelance work, as opposed to permanent jobs.
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[-----] unique social accounts have posts mentioning Gig in the last [--] hours which is up 15% from [-----] in the previous [--] hours
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[--] Month: [-----] +378%
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The most influential creators that mention Gig in the last [--] hours
| Creator | Rank | Followers | Posts | Engagements |
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| @tunemusicalmoments | [--] | [---------] | [--] | [-------] |
| @bbcradio1vevo | [--] | [---------] | [--] | [------] |
| @salamitheaggie | [--] | [------] | [--] | [------] |
| @thegigcollective | [--] | [------] | [--] | [------] |
| @hdpinkfloyd | [--] | [---------] | [--] | [-----] |
| @NME | [--] | [-------] | [--] | [-----] |
| @pinkfloyd | [--] | [---------] | [--] | [-----] |
| @gigsmercurystudios | [--] | [-------] | [--] | [-----] |
| @thewiggles | [--] | [----------] | [--] | [-----] |
| @ChristinMP_ | [--] | [------] | [--] | [-----] |
Sentiment: 79%
Sentiment 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data
Current Value: 79%
Daily Average: 72%
[--] Month: 75% +2%
[--] Months: 75% +14%
[--] Year: 75% +4%
1-Year High: 92% on 2025-04-17
1-Year Low: 26% on 2026-02-09
Most Supportive Themes:
- Gig Economy Support: (30%) Posts discussing the benefits and support systems for gig workers, including government initiatives and financial aid.
- Gig Work Opportunities: (25%) Content highlighting new gig opportunities, platforms, and success stories within the gig economy.
- Gig Worker Appreciation: (20%) Posts that express gratitude and recognition for the hard work and contributions of gig workers.
Most Critical Themes:
- Gig Worker Exploitation: (15%) Discussions and news about the challenges faced by gig workers, including low pay, lack of benefits, and poor working conditions.
- Platform Accountability: (10%) Content focusing on the responsibility of gig economy platforms to provide fair treatment and better conditions for their workers.
Top Gig News
Top news links shared on social in the last [--] hours
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"Lane Kiffin Achieves Historic Recruiting Feat With LSU Football Alongside USC Oregon Lane Kiffin has quickly breathed new life into the LSU Tigers after accepting the head coaching gig in Baton Rouge less than three months ago. In what has becom"
News Link @LSUTigersSI 2026-02-16T22:11Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Long-term unemployment is becoming a status quo in today's job market: It's a mental war job seeker says Long-term job seekers say they're lowering their expectations taking on gig work and reconsidering what to do with their careers"
News Link @MSN 2026-02-16T16:42Z 187.9K followers, [----] engagements
"Long-term unemployment becoming 'a status quo' in today's job market Long-term job seekers say they're lowering their expectations taking on gig work and reconsidering what to do with their careers"
News Link @CNBCi 2026-02-16T14:42Z 181.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Watch The 1975's Matty Healy surprise fans with The La's cover and Lewis Capaldi guest spot at charity acoustic gig Matty Healy made a surprise appearance at a charity event recently where he covered The Las and brought out Lewis Capaldi"
News Link @NME 2026-02-16T12:14Z 833.5K followers, 11K engagements
Top Gig Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours
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"BREAKING: Star anchor Anderson Cooper QUITS [--] Minutes as CBSs new pro-Trump agenda takes hold. When one of the most respected journalists in America decides hes had enough youd better believe something is rotten behind the scenes. After nearly two decades of working for both CNN and CBS News' [--] Minutes Anderson Cooper is reportedly walking away from his side gig declining to renew his contract and exiting before the fall season. And it just so happens this shakeup comes as CBS News new editor-in-chief Bari Weiss has turned the legendary newsmagazine into a lightning rod for controversy."
X Link @OccupyDemocrats 2026-02-17T01:10Z 726.9K followers, 259.4K engagements
"Yamatsuka Eye of Hanatarash destroying a concert venue with an excavator during a gig. Scanned by me via Underground Gig: Tokyo Rockers 1979-1985 by Gin Sato"
X Link @objectfetishist 2026-02-16T21:08Z 13.4K followers, 59.9K engagements
"If it's Gig I will be happy at least I will see money chop but i flew with my money to Abuja and Transport to the Seed council where the Tractor are parked To & fro to witness the distribution of the Batch A distribution. That's my finger holding the program today. @OfficialAPCNg they say i don collect Gig and I'm a rt because I'm talking about what President Tinubu is doing 😠💔 cc: @Imranmuhdz @DOlusegun You don collect gig advert don start APC rats You don collect gig advert don start APC rats"
X Link @akinwale_cfi 2026-02-16T20:11Z 42.9K followers, 12.8K engagements
"Labi Siffre - My Song ft. BBC Concert Orchestra (Radio [--] Piano Room) @LabiSiffremusic performs his classic single 'My Song' with the BBC Concert Orchestra in the Radio [--] Piano Room at the BBC's legendary Maida Vale studios. Arranged by Callum Au bbc music radio [--] piano room vernon kay vernon kaye session live live performance performance live gig radio two maida vale labi siffre my song bbc music radio [--] piano room vernon kay vernon kaye session live live performance performance live gig radio two maida vale labi siffre my song"
YouTube Link @bbcmusic 2026-02-16T18:00Z 4.4M followers, 14.1K engagements
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