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Theory of Demand - The Role of Influencers
26th January 2019
How many of us have recommended a product to others - perhaps during a water cooler conversation - or have been prompted to buy after being influenced online?
The Competition and Markets Authority has decided to crack down on some of the tactics employed by so-called celebrity 'influencers'. From now on, they will be advised to make it clear to their followers if they have been offered money to endorse products in their various social media feeds such as Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and You Tube. The CMA stands ready to investigate whether the impact of influencers on social media risks being counter to consumer law.
The issue is explored further by BBC's Tech Tent - click here
Online endorsements from celebrities and influencers can help brands boost sales, as millions of fans follow their social media channels to see where they go on holiday, what they wear, which products they use and more.
Geoff Riley
Geoff Riley FRSA has been teaching Economics for over thirty years. He has over twenty years experience as Head of Economics at leading schools. He writes extensively and is a contributor and presenter on CPD conferences in the UK and overseas.
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