Plaiced, a growing online social network, has acquired Clutch, a Black women-founded marketplace for digital marketing services. The acquisition marks a shift in the digital marketing industry, promising enhanced opportunities for content creators and brands alike. Clutch: Connecting businesses with creators Co-founded by Madison Long and Simone May in 2020, Clutch has connected numerous creators with businesses seeking marketing and content creation services.  The company had secured $1.2 million in pre-seed funding led by Precursor Ventures and had worked with over 70 brands, including Hearst Media. “The creator economy is