There have always been influencers, people who were the trend-setters and arbiters of good taste. The first example that comes to mind is Jackie Kennedy. As the first lady of the United States, she was watched intently to see what clothes she wore, what hair style she used, how she wore make-up, etc. What she said and did influenced American women in a big way. Latter-day first ladies also influence the public, but in the fashion and beauty realm, Kennedy was the most influential ever. There are many arenas where influence is wielded by public figures. That is why advertisers frequently employ... [...]

Sophia Bernazzani says, “Has a celebrity ever convinced you to buy something? It’s okay if the answer is yes — we’ve all been there. In fact, just recently, a famous dog helped convince me to purchase a GoPro camera. For a creature who can’t speak, he’s a pretty effective marketer. Loki the Wolfdog’s Instagram post is a successful example of influencer marketing, which involves developing relationships with influential personalities to promote your brand to the influencer’s audience. Loki the Wolfdog has over 1 million Instagram followers GoPro may not have otherwise been... [...]