"The Why" spoke with professor Karen North about whether young people are psychologically able to separate ads from influencers and relationships. She suggested that targeted influencer ads can blur that line.
Karen North Shares The Possible Impact Of Social Media Influencers
"The Why" spoke with professor Karen North about whether young people are psychologically able to separate ads from influencers and relationships.
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Posted: 4:52 p.m. EDT Mar 19, 2018
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