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The Hidden Marketplace of Instagram Accounts: Demand, Risks, and Ethical Paths to Digital Influence

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Introduction: Influence as a Digital Commodity Instagram has evolved from a simple photo‑sharing app into one of the world’s most powerful platforms for branding, marketing, and personal influence. With over a billion active users, Instagram shapes trends, drives consumer behavior, and determines t…

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