We have a paradox. On the one hand, brands, agencies, and marketers are amping up their Influencer Marketing budgets exponentially. For example, some plan on growing Influencer Marketing budgets as much as 76 percent. On the other hand, others are scaling back on their forecasting, rocked by pandemic-related, economic-fallout woes. Regardless of which group you’re…

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Wondering how to drive huge ROI while making a meaningful difference on your next campaign? The key is coupling cause marketing with Influencer Marketing. Raising awareness of social causes through authentic influencers’ voices benefits all involved by building trust, increasing reach, driving calls to action, and strengthening reputation. So, how can you ensure your campaign…

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You may be skeptical about whether Influencer Marketing drives results against your primary objectives. You’ve likely heard horror stories about other brands investing sizable budgets only to not get the ROI they were hoping for. I could tell you that the global Influencer Marketing market size has more than doubled since 2019, according to Statista.…

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Have you thought about how Gen Z marketing differs from Baby Boomer marketing and Millennial marketing? With tailored approaches resonating with different generations, getting your Influencer Marketing messages right is more important than ever. Pinpointing the social media marketing tactics that your target generation(s) relate to could mean something as simple as matching influencers’ ages…

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As Influencer Marketing has grown to claim up to 20 percent of advertisers’ budgets, so has communication among influencers about their pay. The result? An awareness that not all brand partners get paid the same, even if they’re doing the same kind and amount of work. However, along with the influencer pay gap came organizations…

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pairing affiliate marketing with influencer marketing

Looking for ways to move your target consumers beyond awareness, consideration, and activation and down the marketing funnel to conversion? Pairing affiliate marketing with Influencer Marketing is your golden ticket. At its simplest, affiliate marketing can help turn your brand partners—social media gurus, bloggers, and Pinterest proficients—into brand evangelists. The question is, though, did you…

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Pinterest may not be your brands’ go-to platform for Influencer Marketing or even any other kind of marketing. I mean, it’s really more of a huge idea search engine than a social media platform. Maybe it doesn’t have the same up-to-the minute gratification that other platforms provide. But it can be one of the most…

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Are you a PR pro? Do you have a public relations professional on your team? Do you claim one or more as coworkers or friends? If you’re looking for holiday gift ideas or want to add some to your own wish list, we’ve got you covered! Whether you’re looking for something that hones your skills…

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