A Conceptual Study on the Impact of COVID-19 Awareness Campaigns by Social Media Influencers on Brand Awareness

Abstract

Covid 19 has severally affected various people across the world. Undoubtedly, a campaign on forming awareness of the pandemic among people is very important in order to curb the transmission from individual to individual. In this regard, social media influencers have played a significant role in many awareness campaigns organized by companies and the World Health Organization (WHO) because of their popularity and influence among the audience. Social media influencer campaigns on awareness of the pandemic conducted during this period have generated audience engagement. Moreover, it is vital to study the crucial factors that determine the creation of brand awareness among consumers related to influencer marketing campaigns on covid 19 awareness. This study has proposed a conceptual framework by integrating the variables from various theories. This research has incorporated variables such as awareness of covid 19, consumer engagement, physical health, mental health, and brand awareness. This study provides both theoretical and managerial implications.