Virtual influencers and their monetization strategies

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https://doi.org/10.14393/par-v8n2-2023-71519

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Influencer marketing, Creator economy, Virtual influencer, Monetization strategy

Abstract

With the advent of social media, the way of producing and consuming information has drastically changed the behavior of users on the Internet, interfering in the chain of influence in the purchasing process, which now has an important asset: virtual influencers who create content. These characters developed in 3D are capable of making associations with brands, influencing people and carrying out transmedia communication with their audience on the Internet. Through an exploratory and documentary research with a qualitative approach, the present study aims to analyze the monetization strategies used by relevant virtual influencers. The results revealed that partnerships with major fashion brands, profiles on music platforms, digital assets and the sale of physical products are among the main marketing actions.

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Published

2024-02-28

How to Cite

Albuquerque, I. V., & Vailati, A. L. (2024). Virtual influencers and their monetization strategies. Paradoxos, 8(2), 1–18. https://doi.org/10.14393/par-v8n2-2023-71519