Pets: What’s a ‘pet-fluencer’?
The animals who've become online hits and are boosting their owners’ bank accounts
Business Daily · BBC World Service
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Show Notes
From Instagram-famous dogs to viral kittens, pet influencers are revolutionising brand marketing with viral content and endorsements.
It's a lucrative market in which companies are leveraging these furry celebrities to drive engagement and sales.
We'll uncover why this trend is proving to be so profitable.
(Image: Tika, an Italian greyhound, modelling canine fashion. Credit: Thomas Shapiro)
Presented and produced by Deborah Weitzmann