Essays about: "Celebrity Capital"

Found 3 essays containing the words Celebrity Capital.

  1. 1. Bad Bitch, White Witch : A Study of the Crossover Star Personas of Supermodel-Actors Devon Aoki and Abbey Lee

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Filmvetenskap

    Author : Aléks J. Forsenberg; [2023]
    Keywords : Supermodel-actors; Stardom; Celebrity; Star personas; Devon Aoki; Abbey Lee; Action film; Horror film; Bodily capital; Whiteness; Asian stereotypes; Modelling; Supermodels; Fashion models;

    Abstract : While it is very common for supermodels to make the occasional foray into cinematic performance, and some of them manage to turn these forays into full-time careers in acting, it is very rare that supermodel-actors are afforded any academic attention. This thesis seeks to change this through a case study of two supermodel-actors: Devon Aoki and Abbey Lee. READ MORE

  2. 2. The life of Kanye : a qualitative content analysis of Kanye West’s twitter practice

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Medie- och kommunikationsvetenskap; Lunds universitet/Institutionen för kommunikation och medier

    Author : Lucas Gloe; [2016]
    Keywords : Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Celebrity Twitter use has recently been the subject of celebrity studies. Performing authenticity and intimacy as well as engaging interactively with followers are considered central characteristics of ‘micro-celebrity’ practice, which is widely considered to be extensively utilized by celebrities in their use of Twitter. READ MORE

  3. 3. Local Celebrity Endorsement : Can You Go Far by Staying Close?

    University essay from Internationella Handelshögskolan

    Author : Sara Ekberg; Linn Mellgård; Magdalena Micko; [2010]
    Keywords : Celebrity Endorsement; Local Celebrities; Well-known Celebrities; Celebrity Capital; Reputational Capital; Marketing Communication; Communication Effectiveness;

    Abstract : Celebrity endorsement consists of a written or spoken statement from a publicly known person, proclaiming the benefits of some product or service. Previous research on celebrity endorsement has proved it very successful in promoting brands or companies. READ MORE