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Take this aspiring influencer as a prime example of delusion…She thought it was a great idea to ask for a free painting from an up-and-coming artist, claiming that she would tell her followers she paid full price in a ‘so-called’ attempt to get them to make the same purchases. When she is refused, because why in the world would someone gift their works to someone with the same following as a Labrador in a party hat, she threatens to report her to the online store from which she sells her paintings! Ahhh, blackmail at its finest!
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Entitled influencer demanded a free painting, wanted to fake paying full price, then threatened to report me to Etsy
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'You're throwing away the opportunity of a lifetime': Entitled influencer demands free painting from up-and-coming artist in exchange for "exposure", wanting to fake paying full price to followers, threatens to report her to Etsy when artist refuses
These days, it truly feels like anyone could become a self-proclaimed 'influencer'...I mean, you pick up your phone, snap a picture of your avocado toast, and make sure to get the Alo logo on your track pants in the corner of the frame. There you have it, suddenly everyone eats avocado and wears sweatpants because of YOU. We're kidding, relax, I'm not saying influencing is not hard work, and I take my hat off to those who are truly passionate about making a fun and interesting community for those who aspire to a similar lifestyle. However, I do believe that there is a sort of entitlement that comes with the PR side of influencing.
As a 'beginner' in the social media world, to give a product or service exposure, you need to be able to afford them. At least until you are established and influential enough to be given PR and invited to special events. Yet, many starting wannabe influencers feel as though they can post one or two videos and suddenly companies will come running after them to show off their work. No babe.
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