It's all falling apart for the Dees

[Sedat]

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Barrett absolutely embarrassing himself in his sliding doors “column” today about Petracca.

After reading that, I wished Bevo had finished the job off in the toilets in 2015.

[bulldogsthru&thru]

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Miriam Margolyes on her series Impossibly Australian is hilarious when she meets an "Influencer" from Byron Bay. She just can't possibly comprehend what it is he does.

I can't comprehend how people are influenced by influencers.

[Grantysghost]

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I can't comprehend how people are influenced by influencers.

Always been the case, it's just the medium that has changed.

Humans love to "follow".

[Axe Man]

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Always been the case, it's just the medium that has changed.

Humans love to "follow".

Like Brian of Nazareth.

[bulldogsthru&thru]

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Always been the case, it's just the medium that has changed.

Humans love to "follow".

I agree. But it's always been celebrities or the rich and famous. But these influencers start as nobodies selling crap and then become huge. I don't get it. But then I've never followed anyone so I'll probably never get it.

[hujsh]

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I agree. But it's always been celebrities or the rich and famous. But these influencers start as nobodies selling crap and then become huge. I don't get it. But then I've never followed anyone so I'll probably never get it.

You build a following, doesn't matter what you're doing, develop a parasocial relationship, give insights into your life and people will feel a deeper connection to you than a regular celebrity, then leverage that trust to sell stuff.

[bulldogsthru&thru]

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You build a following, doesn't matter what you're doing, develop a parasocial relationship, give insights into your life and people will feel a deeper connection to you than a regular celebrity, then leverage that trust to sell stuff.

How do people not see through it?

I probably have trust issues.

Now Bont could sell ice to Eskimos.

[Grantysghost]

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I agree. But it's always been celebrities or the rich and famous. But these influencers start as nobodies selling crap and then become huge. I don't get it. But then I've never followed anyone so I'll probably never get it.

The waves of internet gen coming through who have known nothing but.

I agree it's odd to us pre-webs

[Grantysghost]

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How do people not see through it?

I probably have trust issues.

Now Bont could sell ice to Eskimos.

You were given the gift of critical thinking. Now harness it to take from the less perceptive! That's the human way

[bulldogsthru&thru]

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You were given the gift of critical thinking. Now harness it to take from the less perceptive! That's the human way

Hahaha. I've always been torn if I should despise influencers for their greed or admire them for their ability to milk from the dumb.

[hujsh]

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How do people not see through it?

I probably have trust issues.

Now Bont could sell ice to Eskimos.

No one is immune to propaganda. It's just a new angle but we all get got in one way or another even if we think we're special (not me though I'm actually special)

[hujsh]

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You were given the gift of critical thinking. Now harness it to take from the less perceptive! That's the human way

FWIW I do believe there are some people who might be considered 'influencers' that do avoid shilling things they don't believe in. For the most part though most people understand it's just an add.

That said some creators with young audiences really do be taking the piss. Watching the Mr.Beast take downs recently I had no idea how much his content and 'brand' was all around making kids think Mr.Beast was going to give them money directly if they engaged with and bought his stuff.

[jeemak]

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After reading that, I wished Bevo had finished the job off in the toilets in 2015.

What's the deal with the AFL protection racket that means everyone just jumps behind Melbourne Football Club? Is it the ties and dependence to the MCC that does it?

[ledge]

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We're seeing it with Bailey Smith ourselves! Dunkley tries but all he could ever sell is vanilla ice cream.

Personal branding is a thing and will only get bigger and worse for us fans. This is what social media has done to the world.

Thank f**k we have Bont.

But at least we know Bailey is with cotton on and he is connecting with them as a ?brand ?

[Axe Man]

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But at least we know Bailey is with cotton on and he is connecting with them as a ?brand ?

Baz does a lot more than Cotton On. He's probably got the biggest personal brand in the AFL and promotes a range of products.