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This article draws evidence from a national survey conducted in the Republic of Cyprus. Examining the influencer phenomenon, personal salience is scrutinised as the primary objective of ordinary social media users seeking to draw attention toward themselves. Respondents provided evidence about the types of content they desire in connection with influencers they follow on social media. Furthermore, they provided perceptional evidence about Instagram’s capacity to render individuals salient in social media communities. Finally, the study shows that demographic characteristics and certain types of personal content are associated with influencers’ personal salience.
Media WatchArts and Humanities-Literature and Literary Theory
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Journal of Media Watch is a double blind peer-reviewed tri-annual journal published from India. It is the only journal in the discipline from Asia and India listed in many leading indexing platforms. The journal keeps high quality peer evaluation and academic standards in all levels of its publication. Journal of Media Watch reflects empirical and fundamental research, theoretical articulations, alternative critical thinking, diverse knowledge spectrum, cognizant technologies, scientific postulates, alternative social synergies, exploratory documentations, visual enquiries, narrative argumentations, innovative interventions, and minority inclusiveness in its content and selection. The journal aims at publishing and documenting research publication in the field of communication and media studies that covers a wide range of topics and sub-fields like print media, television, radio, film, public relations, advertising, journalism and social media and the cultural impact and activation of these media in the society. It aims at providing a platform for the scholars to present their research to an international academic community with wide access and reach. Published topics in Media Watch enjoy very high impact and major citation. The journal is supported by strong international editorial advisory support from leading academicians in the world.