Social media influencers
Coverage of Social media influencers in the Nexus archive.
- Influencers say they’re ‘honoured’ to attend Khamenei funeral
Several social media influencers traveled to Iran for the state funeral of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. They stated they felt 'honoured' to attend the event.
- Nigeria: Lagos Accuses Bloggers, Influencers of Using Fake Flood Images to Mislead Public
The Lagos State Government has accused bloggers, social media influencers, and political actors of circulating fake flood images and videos from other regions to mislead the public about the state's flood situation.
- Lagos govt accuses social media influencers of sharing false flood images
The Lagos government has accused social media influencers of sharing flood images from other Nigerian states and countries, falsely attributing them to Lagos. The commissioner highlighted this trend as a deliberate misinformation tactic.
- Empire State Building climbers may have been exposed to radio waves, source says
Social media influencers who climbed the Empire State Building may have been exposed to radio waves, according to a source. Their actions caused a temporary shutdown of the building's antenna, which remains in use.
- 'Teen takeovers' are result of negligence of Chicago's 'forgotten' children
The article discusses 'teen takeovers' in Chicago, organized via social media by influencers, leading to disruptive gatherings where adolescents engage in risky behavior. It highlights a 70,000-student enrollment drop in Chicago Public Schools (CPS) and increased absenteeism during and after the COVID-19 pandemic, suggesting systemic neglect of youth.
- China blogger with 20 million followers takes a break after 13 years of intense content creation
Chinese influencer Wang Bowen, with over 20 million followers, announced an indefinite break from content creation after 13 years to prioritize his health. The decision reflects growing concerns about work-related stress among online celebrities in China, following recent deaths of young content creators.
- Inside India newsletter: Social media is reshaping the world's fastest-growing market for global brands
Social media influencers in India are promoting healthier products and urging consumers to read labels, which is pushing traditional companies to adapt or risk being replaced. This shift is reshaping the market for global brands in India. The influence of social media is significant in the world's fastest-growing market.
- How social media influencers helped set Eric Swalwell's resignation in motion
Former Rep. Eric Swalwell resigned following pressure from an online community of young women who amplified previously whispered warnings about him. Sami Sage, co-founder of Betches Media, discussed the role of social media influencers in this process on 'The Takeout' podcast.
- QVC Lost the Home Shoppers to Social Media Influencers
QVC, a live shopping channel with call-in ordering, is losing home shoppers to social media influencers. The channel's traditional sales model faces competition from digital marketing strategies.
- Caffeine pouch craze: A teenage trend troubling some experts
Social media influencers are promoting caffeine pouch products to teenagers, causing concern among health experts. This trend is targeting young gym-goers and students. Experts warn about potential health risks associated with these products.