Viksit Bharat @ 2047: Transformative Role of Commerce, Management and Technology (Edition-III) (ISBN : 978-93-49468-06-1)

Modern Day Marketing: From Likes to Likeability

Author: Dr. Parul Chopra & Dr. Divya Sharma

The dynamic function of social media influencers in modern digital marketing and societal trends is examined in this chapter. It offers a fair analysis of influencer culture's benefits and drawbacks. Positively, influencers give brands a powerful platform for focused interaction, build customer trust through perceived authenticity, and speed up the spread of information. On the other hand, the chapter draws attention to possible negative aspects, such as the encouragement of unrealistic lifestyles, vulnerability to false information, moral dilemmas surrounding sponsored content, and the effect on followers' mental health. By examining these elements, the chapter hopes to give readers a sophisticated grasp of how social media influencers affect public opinion, consumer behavior, and larger social dynamics. This will benefit users, scholars, and marketers alike.

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