A celebrity or an influential industry executive is by definition easy to locate. That person has national or at least regional visibility or has a listing in published directories or on social media. In contrast, ________ tend to operate at the local level, and they might influence only a small group of consumers rather than an entire market segment.
A. homophilies
B. opinion leaders
C. referent power groups
D. members of gaming platforms
E. surrogate consumers
Answer: b. opinion leaders