
Episode 1343 • • 5:59 - 9:25
1343: McClintock Effect
Pfizer Influencer Marketing, TikTok Vaccine Promotion
Pfizer is reportedly paying social media influencers on platforms like TikTok and Instagram up to several thousand dollars to post videos of themselves receiving vaccinations. These promotional clips often feature dance routines and viral trends but frequently omit required FTC disclosures regarding paid partnerships. This shift in strategy suggests pharmaceutical companies are moving away from traditional Hollywood celebrity endorsements in favor of fitness models and digital creators.
