7.1 INTERACTIVE: Influenc'd (Due 4/4/23)

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9 questions

At the start of Influenc’d, your social media accounts have become more popular, you’ve gained 9000 followers, and you’re thinking you have what it takes to become a profitable influencer. Beyond posting memes and funny comments, you’ll have to learn how to build and grow an entire brand and business that other influencers and brands will want to associate with.

In this activity, you will take your social media hobby and try to transform it into a successful business. Do you think you’re ready? Let’s get started!

Part I: Before You Play

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Fill out the table below based on whether or not you’re active on social media:

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What kinds of things do you think influencers spend their time doing? Describe or visualize what you think an average day for a social media influencer might look like.

Part II: Play the Game

Open up the Influenc’d game. Your objective is to decide which tasks you should prioritize in order to finish projects and meet your goals, all while increasing your follower count and making money. Good luck!

Part III: After You’ve Played the Game

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How did your leap into becoming a social media influencer go? Were you able to achieve all of your goals? Which areas were you successful in and which were you not so successful in?

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You had several opportunities to learn about things related to your craft, such as editing, photography, and market research. Why would it be important for an influencer to stay on top of these skills?

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Sometimes the game would ask if you wanted to unplug or do things unrelated to your influencer lifestyle. Explain how taking some time off can actually help you build your brand.

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Think about some of the things you would have given up by leaving your full-time job to become a social media influencer. What should someone consider before pursuing life as an influencer?

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Look back at your answer to question 2: How did your experience in the game compare to your answer? What did you learn about what it’s like to become a full-time influencer?

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After playing the game, self-assess how good you might be at becoming a social media influencer in real life:

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7.1 INTERACTIVE: Influenc'd (Due 4/4/23)

In this activity, you will take your social media hobby and try to transform it into a successful business. Do you think you’re ready? Let’s get started!

Part I: Before You Play

Fill out the table below based on whether or not you’re active on social media:

What kinds of things do you think influencers spend their time doing? Describe or visualize what you think an average day for a social media influencer might look like.

Part II: Play the Game

Open up the Influenc’d game. Your objective is to decide which tasks you should prioritize in order to finish projects and meet your goals, all while increasing your follower count and making money. Good luck!

Part III: After You’ve Played the Game

How did your leap into becoming a social media influencer go? Were you able to achieve all of your goals? Which areas were you successful in and which were you not so successful in?

You had several opportunities to learn about things related to your craft, such as editing, photography, and market research. Why would it be important for an influencer to stay on top of these skills?

Sometimes the game would ask if you wanted to unplug or do things unrelated to your influencer lifestyle. Explain how taking some time off can actually help you build your brand.

Think about some of the things you would have given up by leaving your full-time job to become a social media influencer. What should someone consider before pursuing life as an influencer?

Look back at your answer to question 2: How did your experience in the game compare to your answer? What did you learn about what it’s like to become a full-time influencer?

After playing the game, self-assess how good you might be at becoming a social media influencer in real life:

Are you interested in being a social media influencer? Explain why or why not.