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# influencers - This year 2022

MEPs, assemble: Could Ireland's MEPs do more to influence Europe?

Jun 29th 2022, 8:30 PM 6,972 Views 9 Comments

How do we punch above our weight on the European stage? Get into groupings, get specialised and stick around, writes CJ McKinney.

# influencers - Last year 2021

Majority of Irish adults believe social media influencers are inauthentic and misrepresent real life

# Survey

Majority of Irish adults believe social media influencers are inauthentic and misrepresent real life

Feb 23rd 2021, 12:43 PM 29,471 Views 46 Comments

The finding was contained in a survey carried out by the ASAI.

# influencers - All time

Influenced: ASAI records spike in complaints about health and beauty ads

# Advertising Standards

Influenced: ASAI records spike in complaints about health and beauty ads

Apr 29th 2020, 12:51 PM 19,591 Views 12 Comments

The sector received the most amount of complaints last year.

Barrett and Farrell - Out of position or thriving in new surroundings?

# Influencers

From The42

# Influencers

Barrett and Farrell - Out of position or thriving in new surroundings?

Oct 25th 2019, 6:55 PM 4,483 Views 1 Comment

Beauden Barrett and Owen Farrell have moved position in a bid to freshen up their teams at the World Cup.

The ads industry watchdog is still fielding dozens of complaints about influencers

# Media And Marketing

The ads industry watchdog is still fielding dozens of complaints about influencers

Jul 28th 2019, 6:45 AM 13,205 Views 8 Comments

The ASAI says the volume of objections shows a high level of awareness of ‘transparency requirements’.

Here’s why some influencers woke up this morning with a lot less Instagram followers

# Insta Cull

From The Daily Edge

# Insta Cull

Here’s why some influencers woke up this morning with a lot less Instagram followers

Feb 13th 2019, 4:53 PM 27,210 Views 4 Comments

‘Why did I just lose over half a million followers?’

Here's the suss on the British influencer drama over new super strict guidelines on #sponcon

# Gifted

From The Daily Edge

# Gifted

Here's the suss on the British influencer drama over new super strict guidelines on #sponcon

Feb 1st 2019, 3:23 PM 4,540 Views 1 Comment

The Advertising Standards Authority is clamping down on opaque brand deals.

# Interiors

From The Daily Edge

# Interiors

10 Instagram homes that are giving us serious interiors envy

Dec 28th 2018, 11:56 AM 11,143 Views 1 Comment

Lust-worthy homes.

# Instagram

From The Daily Edge

# Instagram

Meet the CGI influencers that are fooling everyone on Instagram

Dec 25th 2018, 8:00 PM 20,124 Views 3 Comments

The fakest influencers on Instagram.

Eh, some influencers are posting fake sponsored content in order to get real sponsored content

# Sponcon

From The Daily Edge

# Sponcon

Eh, some influencers are posting fake sponsored content in order to get real sponsored content

Dec 20th 2018, 10:34 AM 4,240 Views 2 Comments

The search for #sponcon reaches new heights.

8 Irish mammy Instagram accounts that people are obsessed with

# Mam On The Gram

From The Daily Edge

# Mam On The Gram

8 Irish mammy Instagram accounts that people are obsessed with

Dec 3rd 2018, 8:00 AM 19,190 Views 2 Comments

For cute kids, hacks, recipes and more.

# Blackfishing

From The Daily Edge

# Blackfishing

What is 'blackfishing' and why are some white influencers doing it to get followers?

Dec 1st 2018, 6:00 PM 23,106 Views 4 Comments

Some influencers are being called out over the practice.

Are the days of influencer marketing numbered?

# Like And Subscribe

From The Daily Edge

# Like And Subscribe

Are the days of influencer marketing numbered?

Oct 14th 2018, 3:00 PM 7,750 Views 0 Comments

With so many personal controversies (and a weary audience) can the practice continue?

# Influencers

From The Daily Edge

# Influencers

Which Irish Influencer Are You?

Oct 7th 2018, 6:00 PM 13,595 Views 0 Comments

Let’s find out.

'Things have taken a nasty turn': Bloggers Unveiled account shuts down

# Influencers

'Things have taken a nasty turn': Bloggers Unveiled account shuts down

Aug 2nd 2018, 8:07 PM 53,389 Views 33 Comments

The account claimed to hold bloggers and social influencers accountable for misleading their followers.

There's been a huge surge in complaints about how Irish 'influencers' plug products

# Media And Marketing

There's been a huge surge in complaints about how Irish 'influencers' plug products

Jul 5th 2018, 2:02 PM 9,962 Views 6 Comments

Over 100 objections have been made to the ads watchdog about social media stars and bloggers.

Have you ever bought anything because an influencer flogged it?

# Influenced

From The Daily Edge

# Influenced

Have you ever bought anything because an influencer flogged it?

May 27th 2018, 4:30 PM 2,841 Views 3 Comments

Be honest.

How has the referendum changed the public's interpretation of 'The Influencer?'

# Influencers

From The Daily Edge

# Influencers

How has the referendum changed the public's interpretation of 'The Influencer?'

May 21st 2018, 3:31 PM 5,625 Views 6 Comments

“Some people think it’s easier to say nothing rather than lose followers. But why act like a wallflower in certain situations?”

# Repeal The 8th

From The Daily Edge

# Repeal The 8th

Why influencers are to be commended for speaking out on #RepealThe8th

May 4th 2018, 5:21 PM 7,284 Views 12 Comments

Marissa Carter, Pippa O’Connor, Suzanne Jackson and Joanne Larby have all spoken out this week.

Two influencers to return road safety campaign fees after wearing seatbelts incorrectly

# Under Arm

Two influencers to return road safety campaign fees after wearing seatbelts incorrectly

Apr 28th 2018, 6:30 AM 46,430 Views 34 Comments

The RSA used 10 influencers in a campaign last year – but won’t be using any this year.

When is an Instagram post an ad? Advertising body wants to clear up confusion

# Influencers

When is an Instagram post an ad? Advertising body wants to clear up confusion

Apr 14th 2018, 10:00 AM 10,789 Views 10 Comments

The ASAI held an event this week for bloggers and influencers.

Pub manager who believed employer had sway over gardaí awarded €25,500 for constructive dismissal

# Under The Influence

Pub manager who believed employer had sway over gardaí awarded €25,500 for constructive dismissal

Apr 12th 2018, 6:25 AM 36,788 Views 0 Comments

The man had his salary immediately docked by €10,000 after pointing out accounting irregularities on the part of his employer.

# Influencers

From The Daily Edge

# Influencers

So apparently influencers are Snapchatting while driving so they can be called out and get more followers

Mar 26th 2018, 10:45 AM 7,553 Views 5 Comments

Others within the industry reckon it’s working too.

# Influence

From The Daily Edge

# Influence

Here's what you should look out for when deciding if you should trust an influencer

Jan 28th 2018, 8:00 PM 9,997 Views 4 Comments

It’s easy once you know.

# Influencers

From The Daily Edge

# Influencers

Here's why Irish bloggers and influencers are talking about bullying, FaceTune and fake Instagram accounts

Jan 7th 2018, 2:16 PM 37,398 Views 13 Comments

A brief explainer.

What influencers say versus what they actually mean

# #not Spon

From The Daily Edge

# #not Spon

What influencers say versus what they actually mean

Nov 6th 2017, 9:00 PM 17,725 Views 6 Comments

“Just wanted to on come and say really quickly …”

# Repeal The 8th

From The Daily Edge

# Repeal The 8th

Should social influencers feel obliged to speak out on Repeal The 8th?

Oct 22nd 2017, 4:00 PM 4,923 Views 4 Comments

There have been calls for social influencers to speak out on Repeal The 8th – but is that their responsibility?

A Kilkenny restaurant's sarcastic response to a blogger asking for a free meal is going global

# Not So Influential

From The Daily Edge

# Not So Influential

A Kilkenny restaurant's sarcastic response to a blogger asking for a free meal is going global

Sep 23rd 2017, 2:06 PM 22,715 Views 7 Comments

Mortifying on so many levels.

There's been a surge in complaints about Irish 'influencers' plugging products

# Backlash

There's been a surge in complaints about Irish 'influencers' plugging products

Jul 28th 2017, 12:05 AM 32,057 Views 35 Comments

Three times the amount of complaints have been received so far in 2017 compared to all of last year.

# Influencers

From The Daily Edge

# Influencers

9 things you're guaranteed to see influencers flogging on Instagram

Jul 24th 2017, 8:00 AM 7,391 Views 5 Comments

Products that they definitely love and swear by, obvs

Do You Have Any Idea Who These Hugely Popular YouTubers Are?

# What The Vlog

From The Daily Edge

# What The Vlog

Do You Have Any Idea Who These Hugely Popular YouTubers Are?

Jul 2nd 2017, 6:00 PM 7,936 Views 9 Comments

Are you down with the kids? That is the question.

Beauty bloggers, watch out: This Mayo farmer is coming for your gig

# Beauty By Ray

From The Daily Edge

# Beauty By Ray

Beauty bloggers, watch out: This Mayo farmer is coming for your gig

Jun 17th 2017, 5:00 PM 5,398 Views 0 Comments

“I normally go for a Blackleg Vaccine, and you can get them in Boots or Cara pharmacy…”

Affiliate deals: The hidden way influencers are making money from your online shopping

# Influenced

From The Daily Edge

# Influenced

Affiliate deals: The hidden way influencers are making money from your online shopping

Feb 19th 2017, 7:00 PM 9,138 Views 7 Comments

What you should know before you click on those product links.

Top Irish PR body seeks to curb rogue 'influencers' being paid to sell products and not admitting it

# Magnum Pr

Top Irish PR body seeks to curb rogue 'influencers' being paid to sell products and not admitting it

Nov 27th 2016, 1:05 PM 14,926 Views 13 Comments

The PRII will host a round table with bloggers to create clear guidelines on disclosing payments.

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