Influencers reveal:

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The influencers "mrbtr_" , Dominic Truppe, "jerryously" with fiancée Nadine and "okisebi" (from left to right) visited the Jump Dome in Klagenfurt.

(Bild: Jennifer Kapellari)

Four internet celebrities met numerous fans in Klagenfurt on Saturday, signed autographs and jumped in Austria's largest trampoline park - the "Krone" also used the Influencer Day at the JUMP DOME to take a look behind the digital facade of the video creators.

Numerous children scurried around and around the Jump Dome Klagenfurt on Saturday - impatiently waiting to get an autograph or a picture with their favorite internet stars. "We came all the way from Graz with our parents," one youngster proudly told her idol. Everything is signed: autograph cards, T-shirts, caps, shoes and even on parts of the body such as the arm or hand.

The JUMP DOME brought well-known influencers to Klagenfurt for the third time this year:

• "jerryously", who inspires an audience of millions with his underworld explorations (1.6 million followers on TikTok)
• "okisebi" has already amassed over 540,000 followers with his comedy and gaming videos on TikTok
• "mrbtr_" - Andre, his real name - is followed by 150,000 people on TikTok; he takes his community with him in his everyday life.
• "dominic.truppe" was born in Carinthia and has been regularly creating videos online since the pandemic - he is followed by over 410,000 users on TikTok. 

"We are so active on social media for a reason, we want to give kids a sense of fun and enjoyment of exercise and get them out of the digital world and back into "real life". With campaigns like the Influencer Day, we can appeal to an even wider audience and introduce more people to our extraordinary excursion destination," says David Purrer, Operational Manager of all Jump Dome locations in Austria.

The shining children's eyes prove him right! After the two-hour meet & greet, numerous photos and conversations, the young visitors were able to let off steam together with their idols in Austria's largest trampoline park.

Social media and the effects on mental health
The "Krone" also took the opportunity to talk to the influencers about more serious topics: After all, studies have long indicated that heavy social media use can have a negative impact on mental health.

And the video makers logically have a particularly high amount of screen time: from five hours a day to as much as twelve hours in front of their cell phones or PCs, as they reveal to "Krone". "From the outside, it often doesn't look like much work at all," explains Dominic Truppe, who knows that appearances are deceptive.

"Where there is a lot of light, there are also shadows," adds "okisebi". This refers to hate comments and the immense pressure that comes with a life in the public eye - especially on the internet. "You really need a thick skin!" How do young celebrities deal with this pressure?

The influencers "mrbtr_" , Dominic Truppe, "jerryously" with fiancée Nadine and "okisebi" (from left to right) visited the JUMP DOME in Klagenfurt.

(Bild: Jennifer Kapellari)

The young video makers were virtually "besieged" by their fans.

(Bild: Jennifer Kapellari)

Countless selfies were taken.

(Bild: Jennifer Kapellari)

The children and young people were able to meet their idols.

(Bild: Jennifer Kapellari)

The internet stars were available for photos.

(Bild: Jennifer Kapellari)

Truppe finds his balance in the gym, jerryously draws strength from the videos he produces. Andre: "In the beginning I often found it difficult, I'll be honest. I'm older now, so you learn to deal with it." 

What's more, almost all of the invited internet stars have a job and do social media on the side: "Anyone who wants to become an influencer should definitely believe in themselves and give it a go," advises Andre.

However, a completed apprenticeship or a plan B are just as important - the social media celebrities agree on this. As is so often the case, this profession also has its pros and cons.