EXPOSING THE DARK SIDE OF SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCERS: FACILITATING COUNTERFEIT TRADE
EXPOSING THE DARK SIDE OF SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCERS: FACILITATING COUNTERFEIT TRADE - Counterfeiting has become a global economic crime with far-reaching consequences, and a new study by the University of Portsmouth reveals how social media influencers are facilitating this illicit trade. The research, based on UK surveys of 2000 people, estimates 22 per cent of consumers aged 16-60 who are active on social media have purchased counterfeit goods endorsed by influencers. This study published in the Deviant Behaviour Journal, marks the fi…
TOURISM AUSTRALIA'S TOP 10 SOCIAL POSTS OF 2020
Tourism Australia's Top 10 Social Posts of 2020 Tourism Australia's list of the year's top Instagram posts is here. Following on from an incredibly challenging year there are prominent undertones of love, connection, and mateship. An image of the Sydney Opera House sails illuminated with a moving tribute to Australian firefighters, who at the time were battling bushfires across the country, was the most popular post this year. In a year where staying connected with loved ones was so important, the list also featured many 'awww…
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