Big Pharma Buys Social Media Influencers (You’ll Never Guess Who)
In today’s interconnected digital landscape, how much can we truly trust our favorite social media influencers for health advice? The latest video dives deep into the troubling reality that Big Pharma and Big Food are effectively purchasing the trust of these influencers, shaping the information they share to align with corporate interests. Through extensive research and shocking statistics, the video reveals that since 2000, pharmaceutical companies have faced over $126 billion in penalties, often due to patient harm.
It highlights how influencer marketing operates, with costs averaging $20 to $25 per 1,000 views, increasing dramatically based on influencer credibility. Even reputable figures like Dr. Mike have faced scrutiny for promoting products from companies like Abbott Labs without transparent disclosures. The video further uncovers complex networks involving PR firms, emphasizing that many influencers fail to mention their financial ties. Are these influencers genuinely advocating for healthier choices, or are they veering towards promoting processed food and pharmaceutical solutions?
By exposing the intertwined relationship between influencers and corporate agendas, this video invites viewers to scrutinize the information they consume and to seek out authentic health narratives.
Watch the video by Dr. Eric Berg DC
Author Video Description
Your favorite social media influencers might be under the influence. Discover the truth about Big Pharma and the social media influencer marketing corruption tactics they use to spread health misinformation online. Don’t let Big Pharma influencers affect your health choices!
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0:00 Introduction: Big Pharma exposed
0:55 How Big Pharma buys influencers
1:24 Big Pharma corruption and lack of trust
2:24 How Big Pharma controls the media
7:11 How to identify health misinformation online
11:36 Myth-busting online
Did you know that Big Pharma and Big Food buy social media influencers? These social media health gurus influence what you eat, the decisions you make about your health, and attempt to invalidate other health influencers and information. As Big Pharma loses public trust, it turns to social media influencers to try to regain it.
Since 2000, penalties for Big Pharma have totaled over $126 billion. Sixty billion of that was related to patient injury and harm. Modern medicine, with the help of Big Pharma, has shifted its focus from health to profit.
Approximately 90% of the media on TV is funded by Big Pharma. This is also true for digital marketing. On average, social media influencers are paid $20 to $25 per 1,000 views. If that influencer has more trust, they can make 8 to 12 times this amount. Based on my trustworthiness and credibility, I could be paid between $250,000 and $500,000 for a 60- to 90-second post.
Big Pharma goes through PR firms to connect with social media influencers. These influencers are required to disclose that they’re being paid, but many of them do not. People like Dr. Mike recommend medicine and vaccines yet claim Big Pharma is not paying them.
Dietitians for larger agencies, such as the American Beverage Association and the Canadian Sugar Institute, have gotten into trouble with the FTC for being paid to share dietary advice without disclosing their financial ties.
It’s often difficult to determine whether Big Pharma is influencing health information online, but examining the intention can sometimes help. Are they recommending fewer ultra-processed foods and chemical drugs, or more? Check out their funding. Is it coming from Big Food or Big Pharma? This is a big sign that they’re being influenced.
DATA:
https://violationtracker.goodjobsfirst.org/industry/pharmaceuticals
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: Corporate capture of the nutrition profession
https://fortune.com/2015/11/24/coke-obesity-group/
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Thanks for watching! I hope this helps to uncover the truth about Big Pharma and helps you to avoid social media influencers under their influence. I’ll see you in the next video.
Video “Big Pharma Buys Social Media Influencers (You’ll Never Guess Who)” was uploaded on 11/01/2025 to Youtube Channel Dr. Eric Berg DC