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Virtual Influencers in CSR Action

Campaign launch for dogs at a Barcelona animal shelter

According to analysts, the market for AI influencers is growing rapidly and is expected to reach a value of around 30 billion US dollars by 2030 – as part of a global creator economy that is forecast to be worth one trillion US dollars by 2033.(Source: Screenshot Instragram, 16.06.2026)
According to analysts, the market for AI influencers is growing rapidly and is expected to reach a value of around 30 billion US dollars by 2030 – as part of a global creator economy that is forecast to be worth one trillion US dollars by 2033.
23.06.2026
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The commercial relevance of AI-generated opinion leaders is undisputed. Spain’s most widely followed AI influencer, Aitana López, is temporarily swapping traditional brand deals for a non-profit campaign. The aim of the initiative is to find homes for hard-to-place dogs from an animal shelter in Barcelona. The project demonstrates how the creator economy can achieve real social impact.

Aitana López, the virtual activist who previously hosted the world’s first ‘Fanvue x OpenArt AI Personality of the Year Awards’, is now using her platform for a groundbreaking initiative in the field of digital animal welfare. At the heart of the new campaign are eight dogs classified by animal welfare organisations as ‘invisible’. Due to their age, breed or health issues, these animals have virtually no chance of being adopted in the day-to-day running of a regular animal shelter. The organic storytelling…

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