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“The celebrity is a person who is known for his well-knowness [...], they are often perceived as inauthentic when compared to stars. [...] The star developed their meanings over time, the celebrity erupts into prominence and may disappear just as quickly.”
― Communication Theory for Humans: Communicators in a Mediated World
― Communication Theory for Humans: Communicators in a Mediated World
“Media performers are in a sense more dependable and predictable than people in real life because their appearances are scheduled, and their characters and personalities tend to be relatively stable. Over time, as parasocial relationship deepens, 'the devotee- the 'fan'- comes to believe that he 'knows' the persona more intimately and profoundly than others do; that he 'understands' his character and appreciates his values and motives.”
― Communication Theory for Humans: Communicators in a Mediated World
― Communication Theory for Humans: Communicators in a Mediated World
“Personal branding, [...] encourages them [...] to think about success [...] in terms of a 'glossy packaging of the self and the unrelenting pursuit of attention.”
― Communication Theory for Humans: Communicators in a Mediated World
― Communication Theory for Humans: Communicators in a Mediated World
