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The article discusses the issue of influencer marketing in the context of social, technological and individual changes that affect the effectiveness of marketing communications. Limitations resulting from consumer preferences, media fragmentation and information overload make it increasingly difficult for brands to build awareness and reach audiences. Influencer marketing is an area that is increasingly willing to be used in the communication mix, but also in this area, we observe a growing number of limitations, which are worth being aware of when planning activities in this area. The purpose of this paper is to identify the limitations arising from the use of algorithms by social media platforms that determine the layout and visibility of content in the feed. The author developed an overview of algorithm changes on the Instagram platform and reviewed the literature on this issue concerning the Instagram platform, which is indicated as the most frequently used by marketers for activities in the field of influencer marketing. Visibility restrictions due to algorithms affect not only brands but also influencers. However, influencers take a number of actions to recognise the rules imposed by algorithms, thus building greater visibility for their content. Additionally, they can support brands with their expert experience. Therefore, the choice of an influencer for cooperation should, in addition to essential parameters related to brand fit, consider the effectiveness of reaching new audiences through the skilful use of knowledge and experience in the changing rules of algorithms.

Purpose: The purpose of this article is to identify the use of influencer marketing in place communication. Design/methodology/approach: For this purpose, a systematic literature review was conducted using Scopus and Web of Science databases. Findings: A total of 28 articles were identified. Finally, after rejecting duplicates and publications that did not meet the established criteria, the content of 9 articles was analysed. The main thematic threads and research methods were presented and leading journals and countries addressing the analysed issues were identified. Research limitations/implications: The analysis only considers publications in English, which has the effect of limiting the number of publications analysed. Practical implications: The results show a small number of publications dedicated to this topic. The phenomenon of influencer marketing is relatively new and some of the social media platforms have been established over the last few years. This makes it clear that, despite the great popularity of influencers as brand ambassadors or creators worth including in building marketing communications, the topic still needs to be analysed, both on a practical and research basis. Originality/value: This is the first literature review focused on the issues of place marketing and influencer marketing as activities that can have a mutually beneficial impact on promoted tourism destinations. The results of the conducted analysis may be of interest to both researchers of the analysed issue and practitioners, including in particular governmental and local governmental organisations responsible for the promotion of places. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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