The difference between a journalist and a food influencer

Here's a guide on how to tell the difference between an L.A. Times journalist and a food influencer.
Jenn Harris • Los Angeles Times • September 11, 2022
There’s food content all over social media in the form of videos, photos, mukbangs and everything in between. Sometimes, it can be hard to tell who’s posting what. Did this post about a new restaurant come from a journalist, a food influencer or...
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