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A young Italian entrepreneur, Carmen Fiorito, known as New Martina, has rapidly transformed a family-owned telephony shop into a multi-million dollar enterprise, fueled by teh explosive popularity of TikTok. The latest expansion of her brand, newmartina, will see the opening of its tenth physical store on Saturday, January 31st, at 4 p.m.at the Adamello shopping center in Darfo Boario Terme. “This time I’m not opening in a big city,but to a place that stole my heart,” Fiorito stated.
The Accidental Entrepreneur
Born in Naples in 1999, Fiorito initially aspired to a career in dance. After briefly studying to be a beautician, she joined her father’s business, which specialized in the retail and wholesale of mobile phones and accessories. This marked the beginning of her entrepreneurial journey, fostering a passion for electronics – particularly smartphones, protective films, and cases – alongside a burgeoning business acumen.
Initially,social media served as a simple advertising tool for her father’s products,targeting a limited audience. Though,a pivotal moment arrived in September 2022 when consistent content creation on TikTok propelled her to viral fame. Unexpectedly, she began attracting millions of views by showcasing her meticulous, hands-on work, turning everyday tasks into engaging content.
The Power of ASMR and Strategic Partnerships
New Martina’s content gained traction not necessarily for the technical process of “Martinizing” a smartphone, but for the captivating sounds embedded within her videos. These sounds, falling into the category of Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response (ASMR) – the satisfying noises of removing film, occasional breaking, detergent spray, cover request, and nail tapping – proved remarkably effective.
According to social media marketing expert GabrySolution, “The most stunning thing about @New martina is…” https://www.tiktok.com/@gabrysolution/video/7324999999999999999. Each sound created a compelling loop, driving viewers to seek out the next auditory sensation. Her videos boast an exceptionally high average view duration, a metric notoriously difficult to achieve and maintain.
Fiorito further amplified her reach through collaborations with prominent Italian celebrities, including Francesco totti, Geolier, Emma Marrone, Angelina Mango, and Gigi D’Alessio.
From Online Buzz to Brick-and-Mortar Success
The viral success translated directly into tangible results: long lines outside her shops, enthusiastic fans requesting photos and autographs, and a surge in orders. Fiorito quickly amassed a significant social media following – currently 10 million on tiktok and 1 million on Instagram – which fueled both online sales and the expansion of her physical retail presence across Italy’s major cities. NewMartina also launched its own line of phone cases and screen protectors.
In 2023, Fiorito released her autobiography, “New Martina. My story, a phenomenon by chance” (epc Editore), detailing her remarkable journey. Her influence extended beyond the digital realm in 2024 with an invitation to participate in the Sanremo Festival, creating social media content for the event. She has also made ap
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