It makes sense that the rise of social media influencers would lead to the development of interest groups that represent them.
Here are four:
- American Influencer Association.
- American Influencer Council.
- Influencer Marketing Association.
- Social Media Association.
Early Influencers:
- Michelle Phan.
- Tavi Gevison.
Just out of curiosity I asked ChatGPT: Who was the first social media influencer?
The concept of social media influencers evolved with the rise of platforms like MySpace and Facebook in the early 2000s. However, one of the earliest recognized social media influencers is often considered to be Pioneer Blogger or YouTuber like Tavi Gevinson, who gained fame through her fashion blog, "Style Rookie," in the late 2000s. Other early influencers included personalities like Michelle Phan, who popularized makeup tutorials on YouTube. Their impact helped shape the influencer culture we see today.
