The rise of the “influencer”- Reviewing the model of authenticity around which social media is built
September 16, 2020
Hosted by Nav. C with Co-Host Nav.M
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Episode Description
The unparalleled growth of social media platforms over the past decade has led to the rise of the “Influencer” within the marketing industry. They are public figures used by brands and marketing agencies to engage with target groups to gain social influence and build brand loyalty. We review the origins which gave rise to the influencer industry from a cultural perspective highlighting its complex and often checkered past. We examine how the meaning of social influence is constructed, not just as a series of events but as a commercial entity with economic value. How do marketers interpret the meaning of influence? and how do they project its commercial value across a socially charged digital world? We examine how social influence has become an economic asset, using the idea of “authenticity” as an analytic tool. In the digital era, authenticity is becoming difficult to define because the meaning of trust and influence as cultural ideals have become distorted due to rising consumerism.
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Nav. C with Co-Host Nav.M
To understand your hosts Nav and Nav is to first recognize our life values which are embodied in the concept of symmetry and projected in our core belief of continuity. We are souls intertwined, bound to infinity or the endless expanse of the universe. By creating lasting memories for our listeners, our shared connections project a positive effect in their lives
Host Nav C. is an exponent of the transformation principle, incorporating key elements of design into a process of moving art. Developing strong relationships via the medium of positive thinking are the foundation of her personal and professional outlook. She encourages you to embrace your vulnerability as a core strength because that which we avoid, offers the richest and most diverse life experience. She has a natural flair for helping others and ardently believes that passion does not subside it simply makes way for something new. She is a confident, energetic individual who uses wit, charm and empathy with artistic license.
Co-host Nav M. is a firm believer in the transformative effect based on the concept of renewal. Life cycles are markers of new beginnings, providing clarity and the opportunity to start over. Catalyzed thoughts ignite raging flames with powerful bursts of positive energy. With a strong commercial background his view on business relationships is that empathy and integrity will always win the trust of individuals because it is our shared memories which create richer experiences.