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China woman, 30, earning US$140,000 a month running marketing firm announces retirement

A viral story reveals how one woman built a marketing empire using AI-driven traffic.

Deep Dive

Deng Yiran, a 30-year-old geophysics graduate in China, is retiring after reportedly earning over $140,000 per month. Her marketing firm leverages social media platforms like Douyin to build massive private traffic groups, driving users to client services for commission-based sales. Her company's annual revenue surpasses 100 million yuan ($14 million). The story has sparked widespread online discussion and envy regarding new, AI-adjacent business models for wealth generation.

Why It Matters

It showcases the immense financial potential of mastering digital traffic and influencer marketing in the AI era.