The Influencer is one prominent type within a broader internet celebrity category

Evidence

In the 2010s, dominant press coverage and conversations around internet celebrity have focused on just one particular type of celebrity: The Influencer. Influencers are the epitome of internet celebrities, given that they make a living from being celebrities native to and on the internet. — Crystal Abidin, Internet Celebrity, 61

Categorization

• DEFINE: Defines Influencer as internet-native celebrities who make a living online, distinct from the broader category of internet celebrity.
• XREF: connects to: Internet celebrity now spans many distinct forms beyond intentional self-branding — Crystal Abidin, Internet Celebrity: Understanding Fame…, 84; Internet celebrity spans diverse global forms beyond Western platforms — Crystal Abidin, Internet Celebrity: Understanding Fame…, 84; Traditional celebrities increasingly extend personas across social platforms — Crystal Abidin, Internet Celebrity: Understanding Fame…, 97 (+1 more)

Broader Connections

• Internet celebrity now spans many distinct forms beyond intentional self-branding #expands (0.85) — Crystal Abidin, Internet Celebrity, 84
• Internet celebrity spans diverse global forms beyond Western platforms #expands (0.80) — Crystal Abidin, Internet Celebrity, 84
• Internet celebrity includes non-human formats and spans fame or infamy #expands (0.80) — Crystal Abidin, Internet Celebrity, 92
• Traditional celebrities increasingly extend personas across social platforms #expands (0.75) — Crystal Abidin, Internet Celebrity, 97