Ehmage

Ehmage is a social media sharing platform that connects entrepreneurs, artists, and creators with everyday social media users who promote them online, allowing anyone with at least 250 followers to earn money by sharing content—no content creation or on-camera presence required. 

Elliott Hitchcock, a South Side entrepreneur, noticed that while most social media platforms only paid influencers with massive followings, everyday people with real, engaged networks were left out. Meanwhile, many local businesses were struggling to get support. That gap led him to build Ehmage, determined to create a fairer system where local businesses get seen and almost anyone's social presence could become a source of income. 

What makes Ehmage shine on the South Side is that it creates a trickle-down effect, circulating dollars locally throughout the community unlike anything seen before. When a business posts on Ehmage, local residents get paid to share it. They then take those earnings and spend them right back with those same businesses. With Ehmage, local businesses get seen, and local residents get paid.