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Influencer Synonyms: 50+ Alternative Words to Use for “Influencer”
We’ve realized the word “influencer” is now synonymous with all sorts of “look at me”, kind of content. Just taking a selfie in front of a wall doesn’t mean you influence anyone. I’m not sure I can think of any word that has less meaning now than “influencer”.
We’ve realized the word “influencer” is now synonymous with all sorts of “look at me”, kind of content. Just taking a selfie in front of a wall doesn’t mean you influence anyone. We’re not sure we can think of any word that has less meaning now than “influencer”.
We’ve figured out a few alternatives you can use anytime you find yourself speaking, writing, or using the word “influencer”. Some of these influencer synonyms are worse because they are jokes. Some are better because they speak more to what you actually do.
Here’s the list of alternatives for Influencer:
- Creator
- Expert
- Writer
- Curator
- Photographer
- Activist
- Thought Leader
- Poet
- Musician
- Comedian
- Comedy Writer
- Humorist
- Technologist
- Techie
- Geek
- Instagrammer
- Filter Filterer
- Fashionista
- Micro-Blogger
- Singer
- Model
- Instigator
- Cultural Instigator
- Twitterer
- Blogger
- Fashion Expert
- Snapchatter
- Former Viner
- Content Poster
- YouTuber
- Vlogger
- Videographer
- Film Maker
- Director of Culture
- Eater
- Foodie
- Minister of Munch
- Champion of Chew
- Live Streamer
- Life Styler
- Make Up Artist
- Evangelist
- Revivalist
- Trend Rider
- Proselytizer
- Pioneer
- Follower-Magnet
- Game-Player
- Gamer
- Reviewer
BONUS:
- Advertisement Booster
- Billboard
- Regrammer
- Online Collector
- Retweeter
- Trend Setter
- Trend Spotter
- Cultural Attache
- Community Organizer
I still use “influencer” when I mean influencer.
And if you’re just getting started, here’s a great resource to learn more about the industry.
Note: This was originally written on medium, years ago.
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