We explore if misinformation from political elites (ie, members of the US Congress) and
extreme partisan information from media outlets generate greater engagement than …

Analytical thinking safeguards us against believing or spreading fake news. In various forms,
this common assumption has been reported, investigated, or implemented in fake news …

With signaling theory, credibility, and social media engagement (SME) as guiding
frameworks, this study used an experiment to examine how social media influencers (SMIs) …

Purpose The purpose of this research is to investigate the negative impact of social media
influencers (SMIs)(human vs virtual) on customer well-being. Additionally, it aims to explore …

Influencers, characterized by their social-media-made fame, are known for endorsing
brands, but are also producing political content, which has been shown to resonate with …

Background Health misinformation (HM) has emerged as a prominent social issue in recent
years, driven by declining public trust, popularisation of digital media platforms and …

This special issue on 'Influencer Marketing: Interdisciplinary and Socio-Cultural
Perspectives' aims to discuss, problematise and stimulate debate on how influencer …

During the COVID-19 crisis, many social media influencers (SMIs) discussed the pandemic
on their channels and showcased their behavior in dealing with the virus. Drawing on the …

Brand managers use social media influencers (SMIs) to influence consumers' attitudes and
intentions. However, there is still ambiguity about the mechanisms by which SMIs influence …

Many governments have adopted front-of-pack nutrition labels (FOP labels) that give advice
about how healthy a product is. An increasing number of digital food influencers are also …