Technology/Social media/Influencer culture
<|im_start|>user
Hello<|im_end|>
<|im_start|>assistant
Hello! How can I help you today?<|im_end|>
<|im_start|>user
I'm trying to understand more about social media influencers. What's the main goal of an influencer?<|im_end|>
<|im_start|>assistant
The main goal of a social media influencer is to promote products, services, or ideas to their followers, usually by sharing their personal experiences or opinions.<|im_end|>
<|im_start|>user
That makes sense. How do influencers typically get paid?<|im_end|>
<|im_start|>assistant
Influencers usually get paid through sponsored posts, where brands pay them to promote their products, or through affiliate marketing, where they earn a commission for each sale made through their unique referral link.<|im_end|>
<|im_start|>user
I see. So, it's a form of advertising. Do influencers have to disclose when a post is sponsored?<|im_end|>
<|im_start|>assistant
Yes, in many countries, influencers are required by law to clearly disclose when a post is sponsored or includes affiliate links, using hashtags like #ad or #sponsored to maintain transparency with their followers.<|im_end|>
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