The World Cup has made Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha a $17 million social-media star
THE SO WHAT
A World Cup run turning a goalkeeper into a $17M social asset is another proof that distribution — not just performance — is the monetization engine. Brands should be budgeting for fast-cycle creator partnerships that can spin up around breakout moments, not just long-planned campaigns.
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