Introduction to OSP: Influencers
1) What years did YouTube, Twitter and Instagram launch? YouTube = 2005 Twitter = 2006 Instagram = 2010 2) What is the definition of an influencer? a person or thing that influences another 3) Give an example of an influencer and how many followers they have. Try and add some additional information, brand associations or other statistics if you can. Kim Kardashian - 221m Instagram 4) How big is the influencer industry according to the article? Mega celebrities (over 1 million subscribers) 5) What are the problems associated with being an influencer? hate comments lack of privacy or pressure 6) Why is it suggested that audiences actually like being sold products by influencers? they are relatable and the fans feel like they have a personal connection with them 7) What representation of beauty is often found on Instagram or other influencer sites? “Instagram face”. It’s “a young face, of course, with pore less skin and plump, high cheekbones”, long la...