Influencer Identity

Implications - Living in an age where a social media presence is considered an asset, and one that can potentially lead to a career, has made Gen Z hyper-conscious of their online identity. No longer a frivolous pastime, collecting likes and followers now has very real-world applications. In short, Gen Z not only prefers social media influencers to celebrities, they also consider raising their own level of influence a worthy pursuit of their time.