About this episode
More people than ever before are getting tattoos — but social media has flipped the trade’s business model on its head. Zachary Crockett dips into the ink. RESOURCES: " 32% of Americans Have a Tattoo, Including 22% Who Have More Than One ," by Katherine Schaeffer and Shradha Dinesh ( Pew Research Center, 2023). " Tattoo Removal Business Draws Up High-Growth Potential ," by Tim Clark ( Forbes, 2023). " The Secret, Chronic Pain of Tattoo Artists ," by Devon Abelman ( Allure, 2020). The Other End of the Needle: Continuity and Change Among Tattoo Workers , by David C. Lane (2020). " How Instagram Revolutionized the Tattoo Industry ," by Salvador Rodriguez ( CNBC, 2020). " How Do Tattoo Artists Get Paid? " by Erica Salvalaggio ( Inside Out, 2019). " Hey, Pro Athletes: Your Tattoo Is Going to Get You Sued ," by Ira Boudway ( Bloomberg, 2013). SOURCES: Tyler Adams , tattoo artist and owner of Grizzly Tattoo. Stacey Martin Smith , tattoo artist. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.