influencer
noun
in·flu·enc·er
ˈin-ˌflü-ən(t)-sər 
especially Southern in-ˈflü-
plural influencers
: one who exerts influence : a person who inspires or guides the actions of others
The old theme of laziness and mellowness runs counter to today's influencers, who are businesspeople and upscale inspirational promoters of a go-getter way of life.—
John C. Dvorak
John C. Dvorak
often, specifically
: a person who is able to generate interest in something (such as a consumer product) by posting about it on social media
While Linh and other elite influencers are usually personally invited by hotel brands, an onslaught of lesser-known wannabes has left hotels scrambling to deal with a deluge of requests for all-expense-paid vacations in exchange for some social media posts. —Taylor Lorenz
Taylor Lorenz The woman who's been called the "future of fashion" has advice for aspiring Instagram influencers: Stop with the staged photos posing with croissants or balloons against a beautiful backdrop. —Alix Langone
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However, the billionaire's credibility has recently come into question among gaming influencers.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 19 Jan. 2025
On the other hand, salespeople and other meeting requesters no longer have to deal with the traditionally low success rate of cold outreach methods as the platform represents unparalleled access to business influencers.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 18 Jan. 2025
By design, the 2025 NAMM Show will also provide a bigger platform than ever for social media influencers.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Jan. 2025
If the Supreme Court upholds the law, as expected, the ruling will have untold repercussions for the social media landscape, popular culture, and millions of influencers and small businesses that rely on the platform to earn a living.
—David McCabe, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2025
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David Faris, Newsweek, 19 Jan. 2025
On the other hand, salespeople and other meeting requesters no longer have to deal with the traditionally low success rate of cold outreach methods as the platform represents unparalleled access to business influencers.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 18 Jan. 2025
By design, the 2025 NAMM Show will also provide a bigger platform than ever for social media influencers.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Jan. 2025
If the Supreme Court upholds the law, as expected, the ruling will have untold repercussions for the social media landscape, popular culture, and millions of influencers and small businesses that rely on the platform to earn a living.
—David McCabe, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2025
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“Influencer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/influencer. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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