Some marketers have employees use fake identities in blog posts and have them write positive product reviews in an attempt to influence consumers. Consumers participating in the blog are not aware that these are covert attempts to influence them. What this frowned-upon marketing technique known as?
A) shilling
B) infiltrating
C) opinion influencing
D) surrogate consumer influence

Question

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Infiltrating refers to the practice of marketers using fake identities to covertly participate in online communities or blogs to influence consumer opinions without their knowledge.

Some Marketers Have Employees Use Fake Identities in Blog Posts