Sophia A. Rodríguez

Mentor

Benjamin Johnson Ph.D

College

College of Journalism and Communications

Major

Business Administration with an Area of Specialization in International Studies

Minor

Innovation

Organizations

Management Leadership of Tomorrow

Academic Awards

DC Gators Fall 2020 Scholarship, O. Ruth McQuown Scholarship

Volunteering

The Global Language Network

Research Interests

Social Media Marketing, Ethics, Influencers

Hobbies and Interests

Teaching, Cooking, Traveling, and Learning Languages

Research Project

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In the past few years, more and more consumers are being exposed to products and services in the world of social media. These influencers are now playing a role in consumer decisions. In this project, we will examine the role that TikTok sponsorships play on college students’ perception and consumer behavior.