The phrase "a means of influence" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing methods or tools that affect or shape opinions, behaviors, or decisions.
Example: "Social media has become a powerful means of influence in shaping public opinion."
Alternatives: "a method of persuasion" or "a tool for impact".
More importantly, for our concerns, Frank thought he could see in this Chinese policy a means of undermining the influence of US billionaire (and Feng's business associate) Raymond Tusk over Potus.
America does, however, have a means of influencing long-term oil prices.
One of these is a behavioral function – the pay ratio as a means of influencing corporate decisionmaking in substantive ways.
He repeatedly emphasized that the I.M.F.'s lending should continue as a means of influencing the economic development of these countries, rather than concentrating simply on emergencies.
Gifts or sales of weapons and military training were a means of influencing foreign armed forces and consolidating long-term relationships with key elements of foreign governments.
First, the buying and selling of government securities provides the central bank with a means of influencing the money supply, essential for effective monetary policy.
All have sought economic opportunities in the region and viewed participation in the Arctic Council as a means of influencing the decisions of its permanent members.
Kabul says Pakistan's unwillingness proves it is not prepared to end its longstanding relationship with a movement that Islamabad values as a means of influencing events in Afghanistan.
And as a means of influencing corporate control, activism may compare to hostile takeovers or management buy-outs, but without the transaction fees or, necessarily, the disruption to managers.But not everyone looks so kindly on activists' handiwork.
