New: internal emails show Minneapolis staff were worried about city's plans to hire 'influencers' during the trial of alleged George Floyd murderer Derek Chauvin. "'Influencer' is probably not the best way to refer to them. Sort of feels like propaganda." vice.com/en/article/pkd73n/m…

Minneapolis Staff Worried About Hiring 'Influencers' During Derek Chauvin Trial, Emails Show

One employee was concerned that hiring influencers to spread messaging on behalf of the city could be seen as "propaganda."

vice.com

5:56 PM · Mar 31, 2021

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"Maybe they should be called cultural social media partners not influencers? We are not trying to influence any decision we are trying to project information out further." vice.com/en/article/pkd73n/m…
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Replying to @josephfcox @VickerySec
I dont see an issue with it. They're trying to battle misinformation, not provide it.
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Replying to @josephfcox @VickerySec
In the 90's they would have been "community leaders" like Teachers, Non-Profits, Activists, Artists... now we're stuck with "influencers" who are nothing more than social media marketers...
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