Introduction to OSP: Influencers blog tasks

 

1) What years did YouTube, Twitter and Instagram launch?

YouTube launched in 2005, Twitter in 2006, and Instagram in 2010


2) What is the definition of an influencer?
A person who is well known on social media

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.

Mr Beast with over 560 million followers

4) How big is the influencer industry according to the article?
Over $30 billion in 2025

5) What are the problems associated with being an influencer?
Pressured to maintain a perfect image.

6) Why is it suggested that audiences actually like being sold products by influencers?
Because they also want be like them as they like them.

7) What representation of beauty is often found on Instagram or other influencer sites?
Heavy Filters 

8) What is YOUR opinion on influencers? Are they a positive or negative influence on our society and culture? Why?
In my opinion influencers can be positive as they have the power to change those who admire them.

They can develop positive influence on our society by promoting healthy eating which we don't care a lot about in the modern Britain as the audience like to copy them and try to be like them.

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