Social media platforms are evolving to keep up, adding new features designed to cater to influencers, their typically young fans and marketers alike. Marketing Dive has published a report on ‘How brands are harnessing influencer marketing’. It covers: How YouTube’s brewing TikTok rivalry could impact mobile video strategies UHow Express drove revenue gains, 20% traffic bump with digital experiences Pepsi scouts next pop star in new show spanning TikTok, TV. How brands are harnessing influencer marketing Marketing Dive  [...]

Influencer marketing continues to be one of the most preferred ways to reach a wide audience. By choosing the right influencers, you can make the most from your investment. Social Media Today has published a new e-book ‘The Top 5 Influencer Marketing Questions—Answered’. The SMT team says, “Don’t expect the rise of influencer marketing to stop anytime soon. The market has doubled in size since 2019, reaching $13.8 billion in 2021—and 93% of marketers say they now use influencer marketing. So, how do you launch an influencer marketing program? Whether you’re just starting... [...]

Marketing Dive has published a new report ‘The Top Influencer Marketing Trends to Watch’. The MD team says, “Brands have continued to invest in influencer marketing, with nearly three-quarters of U.S. marketers set to utilize influencers this year. The strength of the creator economy points to how delivering fresh digital creative remains a priority for marketers, as consumers’ e-commerce and digital media consumption habits calcify. In this Trendline, explore leading trends in the influencer landscape as well as how brands continue to adapt. Highlights include: How YouTube’s... [...]

Influencer marketing is about product placement or endorsement on social media networks through an influencer. Digital Marketing Institute has published ‘Influencer Marketing: The Ultimate Guide’. Lyndsey Hall says, “Just think about the influencer superstars in this realm – the Kardashians who smash social media on a regular basis. In this blog, we’ll explore these topics to help your influencer marketing strategy succeed: Current Influencer Marketing Statistics Types of Influencers Do’s and Dont’s of Influencer Marketing Types of Influencer Collaborations How to... [...]

Influencer Intelligence has released a new report ‘What is the ROI on Influencer Marketing?’. With the evolution of the influencer marketing industry continuing at a rapid rate,  calculating the ROI and value of influencer-led activities is an ongoing challenge. This whitepaper aims to equip marketers with knowledge and insight to measure campaigns confidently and understand the data available to create meaningful benchmarks, that can be applied to improve campaign strategy going forward. What is the ROI on Influencer Marketing? Influencer Intelligence  [...]

HubSpot has published ‘The Ultimate Guide to Influencer Marketing’ to enable marketers to get started with influencer marketing. Download this guide to learn the following: Email templates for influencer outreach (included!) Why and how influencer marketing moves the needle Measuring success from influencer campaigns (template included!) The do’s and don’ts of working with influencers The ins and outs of paying influencers, and what standard rates are Setting up a successful affiliate marketing program. The Ultimate Guide to Influencer Marketing HubSpot  [...]

Influencer Marketing helps you reach a relevant audience build trust and credibility and broaden your business reach. Sideqik and Social Media Today have published a new e-book ‘The Top 5 Influencer Marketing Questions—Answered’. The Sideqik team says, “Don’t expect the rise of influencer marketing to stop anytime soon. The market has doubled in size since 2019, reaching $13.8 billion in 2021—and 93% of marketers say they now use influencer marketing. So, how do you launch an influencer marketing program? Whether you’re just starting out or you aren’t sure if you’re... [...]

Relationship building is an essential process to grow your business. Especially when you are able to stay on great terms with your customers and influencers, the chances go up. Copyblogger’s Sonia Simone has published an article on the secret to relationship building with influencers. She says, “When you’re online, publishing content and interacting with your fellow humans, you develop a collection of what we can call assets. You have a website, hopefully on your own domain. You probably have some social media accounts. A list for email marketing is invaluable. You might have a... [...]

Influencer marketing is a type of social media marketing where a business partners with someone who is a trusted authority in a particular industry or with a target audience. Business 2 Community contributor Debra Murphy has published an article highlighting some steps to build a successful influencer marketing strategy. She says, “A lot goes into choosing the right influencer, such as their reach, how they connect with their community, and even how reliable they are. But perhaps the biggest thing is to find an influencer in the right niche. For your journey into influencer marketing to... [...]

Copyblogger has published the latest podcast episode ‘Using Paid Advertising, Giveaways, and Influencers to Grow Your Business’ featuring Tim Stoddart. The Copyblogger team says, “Last week, we talked about growing your audience without paid advertising. However, we also talked about the value of having a budget and using that budget to grow. In this week’s episode Tim (@timstodz) and Ethan (@damn_ethan) give some of their favorite examples of successful paid media and Ethan breaks down the frameworks of how it all works.” Using Paid Advertising, Giveaways, and Influencers... [...]