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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Technology
Frederick Marvin Lumba

UNBELIEVABLE: Instagram influence hits a turning point as thv outperforms the world s biggest stars | History Defined

BTS' V leads the engagement rankings among celebrities on Instagram (Credit: Instagram Post/@thv)

Social media has become the world's biggest stage, and Instagram sits firmly at its centre. A single post can reach millions within minutes, spark trends, and even influence consumer behaviour worldwide.

Yet new data suggests that raw follower numbers are no longer the clearest sign of digital power. Instead, the true measure of influence lies in how actively audiences engage with what celebrities share.

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