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What brands get wrong about influencer sourcing

Sprout Social

The ones where the influencer completely changes their tone and content style to talk about a product they would never use. The influencer seems more like a paid actor than a content creator. Why some brands think influencer marketing doesnt work There is plenty of proof that influencer marketing works.

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The creator economy: Making dollars and sense out of social partnerships

Sprout Social

Remember a few years ago when op-eds used to claim influencer marketing was a fad? Fortunately for influencers, creators and brands, that turned out to be completely wrong. Consumers proved with their loyalty, engagement and purchasing power that influencer marketing is here for the long-haul.

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22 influencer marketing statistics to guide your brand’s strategy in 2023

Sprout Social

If you’re considering running an influencer marketing campaign, it’s a good idea to have a basic understanding of the industry, platforms to use, access to influencers and more. The influencer marketing industry is expected to reach $21.2 The influencer marketing industry is expected to reach $21.2

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LinkedIn: The marketer’s guide

Martech

billion by 2027. Influencer content is key during consideration: About 67% of buyers who know about B2B influencer marketing say it is crucial when weighing their options in the IT buying process. However, all social media sites have a certain percentage of ghost accounts. billion, It is projected to reach $10.35

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Going green, social commerce, faster delivery – retail trends for fall 2024

illumin

According to the Influencer Marketing Hub, 98% of customers plan to use social commerce to make a purchase at least once in 2024. According to Recurate (a platform specializing in helping brands establish in-house resale), the second-hand market is growing 11x faster than traditional retail shopping.

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The latest AI-powered martech news and releases

Martech

Despite all that, success is right around the corner: By 2027, 85% expect their investments in scaled AI efficiency and cost savings to have returned a positive ROI, while 77% expect to see a positive return from their investments in scaled AI growth and expansion.

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What is the Economic Impact of a TikTok Ban?

Hubspot Marketing

The latest estimates predict the creator economy will top a half trillion dollars by 2027 , but will that be the case without TikTok? In a 2021 Fortune article Seth Kean, CEO of ROI Influencer noted brands earned $7.2