Book description
A critical history of the social media influencer's rise to global prominence Before there were Instagram likes, Twitter hashtags, or TikTok trends, there were bloggers who seemed to have the passion and authenticity that traditional media lacked. The Influencer Industry tells the story of how early digital creators scrambling for work amid the Great Recession gave rise to the multibillion-dollar industry that has fundamentally reshaped culture, the flow of information, and the way we relate to ourselves and each other. Drawing on dozens of in-depth interviews with leading social media influencers, brand executives, marketers, talent managers, trend forecasters, and others, Emily Hund shows how early industry participants focused on creating and monetizing digital personal brands as a means of exerting control over their professional destinies in a time of acute economic uncertainty. Over time, their activities coalesced into an industry whose impact has reached far beyond the dreams of its progenitors--and beyond their control. Hund illustrates how the methods they developed for creating, monetizing, and marketing social media content have permeated our lives and untangles the unforeseen cultural and economic costs. The Influencer Industry reveals how, in an increasingly fractured and profit-driven communications environment, the people we think of as "real" are merely those who have learned to exploit the industry's ever-shifting constructions of authenticity.
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Whistler
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Sky Trinity
Language courses on audiobooks helped me pick up a new language effortlessly. Supports extensive playlists and bookmarks. Very user-friendly. The import process is seamless. I had no trouble adding my audiobooks.
ForumFusion
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Badger the Burglar
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HighBomber
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Forger
This app's convenience has made my downtime more rewarding and enriching. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction makes sure that background distractions don't interfere with my listening.
Shy Warrior
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Gas Man
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Darling Peacock
I'm grateful for this app, as it allows me to keep up with my reading even while multitasking. The variety of supported formats means I can enjoy audiobooks from different sources hassle-free. Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a fun and convenient way to share the magic of storytelling with friends and family, sparking meaningful discussions.
Knock Out Star
I can't get enough of the celebrity narrators – they add a unique charm to each book. The app's compatibility with various devices ensures I never miss a moment of my book. I've become a more empathetic listener thanks to the emotional depth of audiobooks.
Mrs. Voltage
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Risen
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Tan Stallion
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With this app, my daily routines have become moments of intellectual exploration and personal growth. ListenBook's integration with CarPlay and Apple Watch adds a new level of convenience to my audiobook journey. Automated artwork and metadata retrieval add a professional touch to my audiobook library.
Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience