A recent new trend that’s popped up is the emergence of virtual influencers, particularly for those active in social media and the influencer marketing space.
Virtual influencers are computer-generated-imagery-created influencers who are designed to portray ideal lifestyle—with Vogue dubbing one of the first virtual influencers, @lilmiquela, as the “Fictional It Girl.”
@lilmiquela has amassed more than 1.1 million followers on Instagram.
A recent BBC article highlights the benefits of virtual influencers and alludes to the blurring of lines between humans and computer-generated personalities: “In reality, isn’t every influencer digital?