Are "Fictional" Influencers The Future?

In this week's episode, we explore the concept of "fictional" influencers, particularly in relation to TikTok. We look at the pros and cons of a corporation creating and producing fictional online personalities in an effort to gain a following, while aiming to answer the question: Is this the future of social media influencing? And if so, is it ethical? Viral news recap: Australia introduces draft "Online Privacy Bill" Faze Clan becomes first esports organisation to go public Tana Mongeau and Chris Niles have split  Addison Rae launching perfume Bryce Hall and Corinna Kopf feud on Twitter Shane Dawson's return is not going well Our publication: https://centennialbeauty.com/  Our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC18HclY7Tt5-1e3Z-MEP7Jg  Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/centennialbeauty/?hl=en Join our closed FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3178046912258044 Resources: https://www.vox.com/the-goods/22734620/fictional-influencers-fourfront-fake-tiktokers  https://zeefeed.com.au/facebook-papers-summary-australia/  https://www.zdnet.com/article/australian-online-privacy-bill-to-make-social-media-age-verification-mandatory-for-tech-giants-reddit-zoom-gaming-platforms/ https://centennialbeauty.com/addison-rae-fragrance/ https://centennialbeauty.com/tana-mongeau-chris-miles-breakup-why/ https://centennialbeauty.com/billie-eilish-to-launch-first-fragrance-eilish/