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A made-up woman is the most effective marketer at one of Brazil's largest big-box retailers.

Why you should care: Lu showcases the possibilities of owning your own trusted brand voice, rather than throwing cash at human influencers with their own shifting audiences and prices.

By the numbers: As the world's most followed non-human influencer, she pulls in an estimated $2.5M every year in sponsored posts.