Dear air-list-serv friends and colleagues, Join the Digital Society Research Group (DISC), the School of Sociology and Criminology and the School of History, Politics and Philosophy to celebrate the launch Dr Sophie Bishop’s book ‘Influencer Creep: How Optimization, Authenticity and Self-Branding Transform Creative Culture’ (University of California Press here at Manchester Metropolitan University next week on November 13th, 2-4pm. To make this event extra special Manchester-based artist and content creator Scottee will be joining Sophie to discuss his own practice and relationship to the techniques that define influencer culture and artistic production. Please sign up to our event here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/book-launch-influencer-creep-by-sophie-bishop... We will also be live-streaming our event online if you cannot make it in person. Sign up and look out for a link on the day. Daniel James Joseph (he/him) Senior Lecturer of Digital Sociology Co-lead of Digital Society Research Group (DISC) Department Ethics Lead Department of Sociology Manchester Metropolitan University "Before acting on this email or opening any attachments you should read the Manchester Metropolitan University email disclaimer available on its website http://www.mmu.ac.uk/emaildisclaimer "