In an era where people get make-up tips, financial advice and recipes off the Internet, social media - a fundamental component of the virtual world - is no doubt a most powerful tool.
With the advent of the Internet and, consequently, social media platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, Twitter and YouTube, social media influencers are serious business.
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