Great post! My IG has been growing pretty fast since starting my blog & I completely agree with what you’re saying. I feel like I’m constantly on it, trying to engage & build my “brand” by posting content that shows me living my best life. But truly living my best life would be putting my phone down & actually ENJOYING it.
I also agree that influencers are adding to mass consumption of productions that we don’t really need.
Its so true,but otherwise it had borught a lot of people income too. As i had read during the last year the new influencer hashtags are more for second hand, re used clothing.I remember the great textil industries in Great Britain. “ManchesterTweet” is always sounding in my ears. At least we have to find a solution not harming our environment too much. Thank you for mentioning this, Pete! Best wishes, Michael
I’ve never understood the obsession women have for shopping. Women who say they have no shoes to wear usually have at least 30 pairs in the closet. Men can get buy with two or three pairs.
I totally agree, it’s a different world today, and one besieged by a consumer culture. Marketing is everywhere and it’s difficult to avoid the enticements of the latest and the greatest. C
I replied: “Well said! Another of the “little” problems foisted upon us by our own nature and the amplifier of social media. Warmest regards, Ed over there, Warmest regards, Theo
Until a few years ago, I didn’t know that Influencers were a ‘thing’; the transformation came when I learned that a young member of my extended family is one [as well as being an actor and having a degree in physics!]. I don’t understand how people can make a living doing it, but it appears that the most successful ones can. It’s anathema to me, I’m afraid: I’ve long held the view that fashion [both the concept and the industry] is one of, if not the most unnecessary industry on the planet, and yet so many people are slaves to it. “If I ruled the world………” 😉 Cheers, Jon.
beetleypete 
Important reblog, thank you
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks for your comment. Glad you agree.
Best wishes, Pete.
LikeLike
Great post! My IG has been growing pretty fast since starting my blog & I completely agree with what you’re saying. I feel like I’m constantly on it, trying to engage & build my “brand” by posting content that shows me living my best life. But truly living my best life would be putting my phone down & actually ENJOYING it.
I also agree that influencers are adding to mass consumption of productions that we don’t really need.
Ty for the reminder!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks for much for reading and commenting.
Best wishes, Pete.
LikeLike
Its so true,but otherwise it had borught a lot of people income too. As i had read during the last year the new influencer hashtags are more for second hand, re used clothing.I remember the great textil industries in Great Britain. “ManchesterTweet” is always sounding in my ears. At least we have to find a solution not harming our environment too much. Thank you for mentioning this, Pete! Best wishes, Michael
LikeLiked by 2 people
I thought it warranted spreading the message, Michael.
Best wishes, Pete.
LikeLike
Very true! It has become a way of a career. I love promoting sustainable products and discovering new finds. Influence can be used positivity for sure
LikeLiked by 1 person
Great work. Thank you! Michael
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you, Michael!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you for posting. Always a great pleasure. Michael
LikeLike
Do you think there is a market for a stay at home, non shopping, 73 year old woman to influence anyone? Maybe I am missing my entrepreneurial niche.
LikeLiked by 2 people
I am sure you would find a way, Elizabeth.
Best wishes, Pete.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Maybe “what to wear to watch Netflix.”
LikeLiked by 2 people
Love that idea actually
LikeLiked by 1 person
Possibly!!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Excellent reblog. Hear, hear!
LikeLiked by 2 people
Thanks very much, Jennie.
Best wishes, Pete.
LikeLiked by 1 person
You’re welcome, Pete. Best to you.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you feel free to visit more of my posts
LikeLiked by 1 person
🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
very relatable, Pete. good read. thank you 🙂
LikeLiked by 2 people
Thanks very much, Wilma.
Best wishes, Pete.
LikeLike
Thank you!
LikeLike
I’ve never understood the obsession women have for shopping. Women who say they have no shoes to wear usually have at least 30 pairs in the closet. Men can get buy with two or three pairs.
LikeLiked by 3 people
That’s my feeling too, David.
Best wishes, Pete.
LikeLiked by 2 people
Ain’t it the truth
LikeLike
I totally agree, it’s a different world today, and one besieged by a consumer culture. Marketing is everywhere and it’s difficult to avoid the enticements of the latest and the greatest. C
LikeLiked by 2 people
Thanks for reading, Cheryl.
Best wishes, Pete.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Well said. Feel free to visit my other posts if you would like
LikeLiked by 1 person
I also feel like your readers would enjoy this post from me
https://mindbeautysimplicity.wordpress.com/2020/07/20/you-are-not-defined-by-your-possessions/
LikeLiked by 1 person
I replied: “Well said! Another of the “little” problems foisted upon us by our own nature and the amplifier of social media. Warmest regards, Ed over there, Warmest regards, Theo
LikeLiked by 3 people
Thanks very much for that, Theo.
Best wishes, Pete.
LikeLiked by 2 people
Great reblog Pete. I’m not fond of the influencer trend.
LikeLiked by 3 people
Me neither, Kim. Hence this reblog.
Best wishes, Pete.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Glad you liked it. Feel free to read my other posts if you would like
LikeLiked by 1 person
I simply hate that term!
LikeLiked by 2 people
Me too, Pit. Some people are very gullible now, which I why I was happy to reblog this post.
Best wishes, Pete.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Same!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Until a few years ago, I didn’t know that Influencers were a ‘thing’; the transformation came when I learned that a young member of my extended family is one [as well as being an actor and having a degree in physics!]. I don’t understand how people can make a living doing it, but it appears that the most successful ones can. It’s anathema to me, I’m afraid: I’ve long held the view that fashion [both the concept and the industry] is one of, if not the most unnecessary industry on the planet, and yet so many people are slaves to it. “If I ruled the world………” 😉 Cheers, Jon.
LikeLiked by 2 people
I’m with you, Jon. That’s why I reblogged this.
Best wishes, Pete.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I think it’s something that will become a new career if done right honestly.
LikeLike
Glad you all are enjoying my piece! 🙂
LikeLiked by 2 people
So true 👍🏻
LikeLiked by 2 people
Glad you agree.
Thanks, Richa.
Best wishes, Pete.
LikeLiked by 1 person
🙏❤️
LikeLiked by 1 person
I’m far too old to be influenced about anything these days!
LikeLiked by 3 people
Me too, but so many are affected by this stuff.
Best wishes, Pete.
LikeLiked by 2 people