Let's mock Instagram influencers a bit more, shall we?

Adam Tinworth
Adam Tinworth

Instagram seems to be the focus of a lot of criticism right now:

We seem to have fallen a long way from the ideals of transparency and authenticity that characterised the early social web, don’t we?

[via PetaPixel]

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Adam is a lecturer, trainer and writer. He's been a blogger for over 20 years, and a journalist for more than 25. He lectures on audience strategy and engagement at City, University of London.

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Adam Tinworth

Adam is a lecturer, trainer and writer. He's been a blogger for over 20 years, and a journalist for more than 25. He lectures on audience strategy and engagement at City, University of London.