The Power of Influencer Marketing and Its Impact on Business

The Power of Influencer Marketing and Its Impact on Business

Marketing Strategy
Influencer marketing has become a mainstay of every successful marketing strategy today. 80% of marketers find influencer marketing effective and 89% say that the ROI from influencer marketing is comparable to or better than other marketing channels. When it comes to the impact of influencers on consumers, 49% of them think that an influencer recommendation is more trustworthy than a brand recommendation. The simple reason is that consumers just want to hear the true story from other consumers! The Power of Influencer Marketing and Its Impact on Business   What Makes An Influencer An Influencer? Influencers are more than millennials with their espresso selfies or skincare routine videos. Yes, they have a cult following, but a true influencer’s powers are trust and credibility. The reason why the impact of influencers…
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5 Trends To Improve Your Social Marketing This Year

5 Trends To Improve Your Social Marketing This Year

Social Media
No matter which kind of business you run, you’ll benefit from a killer social marketing campaign. To improve your marketing, the key is to pay attention to the latest trends. To find out what’s trending in 2021, take a look at the following areas. 5 Trends To Improve Your Social Marketing This Year   1 . Live Streaming The popularity of live streaming skyrocketed in 2019, according to Dacast, ‘live video grew by 93%, with an average viewing time of 26.4 minutes per session.’ And it shows no signs of slowing down. In fact, Dacast’s data also revealed that ‘the live streaming industry is expected to be valued at 184.27 billion USD by 2027.’ To improve your social marketing this year, focus on live streaming. There are plenty of benefits…
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How To Embark On Your First Influencer Marketing Campaign

How To Embark On Your First Influencer Marketing Campaign

Marketing Strategy
We’ve been swayed by influencer marketing well before the age of social media. For example, when celebrities promoted brands in tv commercials and print ads, they were called endorsements. These endorsements were simply influencers (the celebrity) marketing products and services. This is the evolution of what we now consider “influencer marketing”. The playing field now includes the internet, the number of players has expanded, but the game remains the same. There has never been a better, or more affordable time, for you to hire influencers to help market your products and services. Why use influencer marketing? Influencer marketing is a specific kind of marketing that focuses on collaborating with influential niche authorities to deliver your brand’s message to your target audience. Rather than using a widespread approach with a single…
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Instagram Influencer Marketing Trends That Will Dominate in 2020

Instagram Influencer Marketing Trends That Will Dominate in 2020

Social Media
The evolution of Instagram from a photo-sharing app to a vital channel for online marketing is incredible! A rather evident trend in 2020 is the dominance of Instagram influencers. In fact, if you haven’t yet partnered with an Instagram influencer, you’re probably missing out. So that you benefit from this market, let’s take a look at the key Instagram influencer marketing trends in 2020. Instagram Influencer Marketing Trends That Will Dominate in 2020 Less Is More As of January 2020, Instagram has more than 1 billion active monthly users, with more than 100 million photos and videos uploaded per day. Content fatigue is a real thing. So what? That might be one of the reasons why influencers are posting less frequently on Instagram. If you plan on partnering with one,…
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Understanding the ROI of Influencer Marketing [Infographic]

Understanding the ROI of Influencer Marketing [Infographic]

Social Media
In the past, influencer marketing was just an ancillary marketing tactic. However, it has grown into a mammoth $5-10 billion industry today. In fact, $1.5 billion was spent just on Instagram influencer marketing in 2018. The reason for this is simple. Influencer marketing’s ROI is at par or better than other modes of marketing, according to 89% of marketers. However, this ROI is complex to understand because it is not just in monetary terms. Let’s try to understand it by going through the various ROIs of influencer marketing. [Tweet "Influencer marketing’s ROI is at par or better than other modes of marketing, according to 89% of marketers."] Understanding the ROI of Influencer Marketing 1. Revenue This is the most obvious form of ROI and results in monetary gains. A survey…
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Why Small Businesses Should Work With Micro Influencers

Why Small Businesses Should Work With Micro Influencers

Marketing Strategy
Influencer marketing is all the rage right now. It revolves around prominent social media figures shaping public opinion and steering trends across different niches and industries. Despite what some people think, this is not some passing fad that only corporate behemoths can explore. In fact, it represents the fastest growing customer acquisition channel of all, overshadowing the likes of paid search and email marketing. This is an incredible opportunity for small businesses to make strides towards their goals. They have a chance to establish lasting customer connections and break the curse of anonymity. And they do not even have to go out of their way to make it happen. Bridges Over Troubled Water For small businesses operating on a shoestring budget, there are quite a few daunting challenges looming over. First…
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