Influencers who want to obtain Instagram verification – about 30 of the site's coveted blue ticks – are paying 1bn to get the symbol on the black market. Anonymous insiders team up with Instagram and Instagram contacts, who secretly fill out the required submission forms before attempting to verify the account themselves. The practice is regarded as an open secret among Instagram influencers, who have found that gaining verification through the proper channels can be elusive. That's one way Instagram can hold employees accountable to not misuse their privileges for things like paid verification, according to several sources. Advertisers spend $ thousands of dollars annually on influencer marketing on Instagram .
Influencers who want to obtain Instagram verification – about 30 of the site's coveted blue ticks – are paying 1bn to get the symbol on the black market. Anonymous insiders team up with Instagram and Instagram contacts, who secretly fill out the required submission forms before attempting to verify the account themselves. The practice is regarded as an open secret among Instagram influencers, who have found that gaining verification through the proper channels can be elusive. Advertisers spend $ thousands of dollars annually on influencer marketing on Instagram .