11/09/2026
Why do consumers trust de-influencers more than traditional influencers?
In the latest episode of Faculty Fridays, Dr Samer Elhajjar (Department of Marketing) explores the rise of de-influencing, where creators encourage consumers to think twice about the products and services they see online.
His research found that consumers perceive de-influencers as more credible than traditional influencers, and that de-influencing messages can shape how consumers view brands and their purchase intentions.
But with more creators influencing what we buy and what we avoid, how can consumers decide who to trust?
Watch the full conversation to hear Dr Samerโs insights.
๐ Read the research: https://www.emerald.com/intr/article-abstract/36/4/1201/1253246/Examining-the-impact-of-social-media-de?redirectedFrom=fulltext