Sprout Social

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Running influencer marketing campaigns that are engaging and FTC-compliant is a tricky balance. You want your influencer partnerships to feel natural and engaging. But at the same time, brands and influencers must be upfront about partnerships to avoid hefty penalties. DO: Be crystal-clear.

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Hubspot Marketing

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

When I think of influencers, I think of smiling content creators posting unique, relatable content promoting a service or product and how their work helps humanize brands and tap into audiences. It turns out, like all things marketing, AI has the potential to alter influencer marketing significantly.

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SocialPilot

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Enter “Influencer Marketing,” an effective way to reach your target audience and generate leads. Influencer marketing is the bridge to building trust, expanding your reach, and driving conversions like never before. Global Spending on influencer marketing has increased to USD $34.08

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Sprout Social

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Building brand reputation and loyalty is the top business priority for leaders in the current economic climate, according to the 2023 State of Social Media report. Influencers play a growing role here—these digital trendsetters help brands establish credibility with target audiences while extending their reach.

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Buffer Marketing

JULY 23, 2024

When my sister and I started Vinat to make buying wine online more accessible, I thought that any kind of PR was going to be prohibitively expensive for our small brand.   This cost us a third of the price of influencer marketing tests we had done and drove far more sales and visibility.

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Martech

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Key takeaway: Gen Z can be reached more via influencer marketing than any other generation. Key takeaway: 62% of Gen Z buyers prefer sustainable brands and 73% will pay more for sustainable products. Key takeaway: 62% of Gen Z buyers prefer sustainable brands and 73% will pay more for sustainable products.

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Hootsuite

AUGUST 10, 2021

Influencer marketing—also known as branded content or working with creators—is a surefire way to expand the reach of your brand on social media. Let’s look at how to make a social media influencer program work for you. Let’s look at how to make a social media influencer program work for you.

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Sprout Social

APRIL 29, 2024

Homegrown content creators engage their communities more deeply and get more impactful brand endorsements because of their strong, authentic relationships. And so, partnering with local influencers for influencer marketing enables you to tap into their deep understanding of local trends, cultural nuances and audience preferences.

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Sprout Social

OCTOBER 11, 2024

It’s consumers who have changed what sports marketing looks like by putting their engagement and dollars behind female, para, BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ athletes, and athletes from a wide range of sport backgrounds. Which expands the opportunities for brands and athletes alike. They are athletes and students first, not influencers.

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Sprout Social

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

As such, good engagement serves as social proof and reflects positively on your brand authenticity. People may feel more comfortable trusting your brand because so many others are engaging with it. The RivalIQ study found that the median Instagram engagement rate for the top 25% of brands is 1.02%.

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SocialPilot

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

With nearly 556 million monthly active users, Twitter influencer marketing has emerged as a focal point for connecting brands with their audience. More than 60% of Twitter users follow at least one influencer, higher than any other social media channel. What Is Twitter Influencer Marketing?

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Sprout Social

APRIL 30, 2025

Todays most effective marketers are vetting like talent scoutsevaluating not just reach, but values, topical alignment, engagement, content style and long-term brand alignment. A documented influencer vetting process can give your influencer marketing program the structure it needs to scale sustainably while minimizing risk.

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Sprout Social

MARCH 21, 2024

Looking to build buzz for your UK-based brand? There’s never been a better time to invest in influencer marketing —especially UK TikTok influencers. The platform, known for its fast-moving trends and authentic content, is often tough for brands to break into. Use this platform to: Find the right influencers.

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Sprout Social

MAY 5, 2019

A decade ago, the influencer marketing arena was limited only to celebrities and a few dedicated bloggers. Now, it seems like we’ve seen influencers rise, saturate the market and even get caught up in fraud. Read on for our tips to determine if influencer marketing is for you. But things change, right?

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Martech

JANUARY 20, 2025

It involves crafting narratives that resonate with customers on an emotional level, allowing them to form a deeper connection with a brand or product. Story-driven marketing goes beyond simply promoting features and benefits; it aims to create a compelling and memorable brand experience. Awareness stage Strategy.

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Neil Patel

JUNE 3, 2021

This is called influencer marketing, and it can be a very successful strategy if you execute your campaign correctly. What Is Influencer Marketing? Influencer marketing is the process by which brands leverage well-known figures who have influence over their target markets to promote their brands.

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Hubspot Marketing

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Put simply, when B2B2C marketing is utilized effectively, everybody wins. Elevated Brand Awareness and Growth It’s also important to note that the benefits of B2B2C marketing often go far beyond increasing sales. For one, it engages in different B2B2C strategies related to both hardware and digital services.

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Hubspot Marketing

MARCH 30, 2020

In this post, we'll explore what twitch is, and how you might use it to engage with prospects and increase brand awareness. Fans can attend sessions led by their favorite streamers and buy branded merchandise from a slew of vendors and event sponsors (For example, Doritos is a proud sponsor of TwitchCon). 6 Ways Brands Use Twitch.

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Hootsuite

JUNE 1, 2022

Making some dang money through brand partnerships by leveraging a really great brand pitch deck. If you’re new to the influencer game, you might be wondering: “How exactly do you get those brand partnerships ?” The real key to landing the collab of your dreams is to perfect the art of the brand pitch. Sure you can!

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Rock Content

AUGUST 14, 2023

As much as it is already a well-established tactic within a Digital Marketing strategy, there are still many people wondering what influencer marketing is. Influencers are already part of the daily lives of those on the web, especially in social media. What Is Influencer Marketing? million followers.

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Sprout Social

MARCH 18, 2025

This month, were spotlighting brands who use influencer marketing to inform their strategy beyond social content, and how that leads to sustainable business growth. While its well-established that influencers increase awareness, a Q1 2025 Sprout Pulse Survey also found that social teams say influencer marketing drives revenue.

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Sprout Social

APRIL 29, 2024

Homegrown content creators engage their communities more deeply and get more impactful brand endorsements because of their strong, authentic relationships. And so, partnering with local influencers for influencer marketing enables you to tap into their deep understanding of local trends, cultural nuances and audience preferences.

Branding 89

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Duct Tape Marketing

OCTOBER 23, 2015

The 5 Steps to Influencer Marketing in 2015 written by Guest Post read more at Duct Tape Marketing. Influencer marketing is a topic that has been discussed widely for years but as the web has developed and the influence of individuals has changed dramatically, so has the way approach them.

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Sprout Social

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

There is no denying that content creators have shifted the world of social media and marketing. The creator economy is booming and as more brands seek out partnerships for their social media networks, marketers need to understand how to remain creative and confident when building their strategies. What is creator marketing?

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Hootsuite

DECEMBER 4, 2019

Four out of five people would rather watch a live video from a brand than read a blog post, according to a survey done by Vimeo and New York Magazine. We're going LIVE with Benefit Cosmetics demonstrating the brand new BADgal BANG! For Instagram , post an appealing on-brand graphic that fits the content. Live videos.

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Sprout Social

APRIL 10, 2025

This time, were spotlighting healthcare organizations who are paving the way for brands in regulated industries. Like in many regulated sectors, conversations about medical conditions and healthcare brands are rampant with misinformation. The play: Trust in influencers is holding steady and growing in some pockets.

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Sprout Social

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Sprout’s Tagging feature has changed the reporting game for many brands. In this article, we’ll show you how 3 brands have created a Tagging strategy for marketing campaigns, cross-org reporting and better insights. riverisland The modest fashion haul of dreams, thanks to @Iman | Fashion, Beauty & food ?

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Sprout Social

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

And slowly but surely, brands are finding fresh ways to get on board with Twitch and engage its rabid user-base. Why does Twitch matter for marketers? Food for thought: according to the most recent Sprout Social Index , live video was cited as a priority for a whopping 56% of brands. How exactly are brands using Twitch?

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Sprout Social

OCTOBER 3, 2022

As the creator economy continues to mature and expand, it’s changing what it means to be a social media manager and pushing brands to rethink how social plays into their overall business strategy. Creators are highly-skilled marketers who lead internet culture. Put simply, creators create and educate. Generate more engagement.

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Hubspot Marketing

JANUARY 23, 2020

So how do you get your product in the hands of a celebrity when you're not a huge brand? Before social platforms emerged, A-list celebrities were used to endorse brands through TV commercials, print advertisements, and other traditional marketing strategies — for instance, consider Justin Timberlake's 2003 McDonald's marketing campaign.

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OnPassive Marketing

MAY 11, 2022

When you want to promote your brand, you need influencer marketplaces that use social media effectively and have enough followers to get some publicity for your product or service. When working with influencers, you need to ensure that they have enough resources to help your business.

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Hubspot Marketing

OCTOBER 29, 2018

In 2017, 92% of marketers who used influencer marketing found it to be effective. Influencer marketing has grown steadily in popularity over the past few years, and for good reason -- oftentimes, customers trust influencers over celebrities when choosing which products to buy, or which brands to endorse.

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Hootsuite

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Twitch marketing represents a growing opportunity for brands to get seen and heard by a young, passionate audience. The most common form of marketing on Twitch is influencer marketing. The strategy is very similar to good ‘ol regular influencer marketing. How to market on Twitch: 3 methods.

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Hootsuite

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

The highest-paid fitness influencer is Demi Bagby , who made over $3 million from less than 50 ads in 2020. And in the world of food, celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay makes the most dough (figuratively) with a reported $3.8 Strategy 1: Partner with a brand you trust. Use the Branded Content toggle. shop now at AE.com!

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SocialPilot

APRIL 23, 2025

Social media can either make or break your brands image. One viral post that’s all it takes to ignite a movement, catapult your brand to global fame, or destroy its years of reputation in the blink of an eye. It helps you build brand awareness, attract potential buyers, and feature in posts by top creators in your industry.

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SocialPilot

JANUARY 26, 2024

Influencer marketing seems to have become the holy grail for achieving social media success of brands. According to marketers, influencer-generated content earns 8x more engagement than sophisticated branded content. In this article, I will tell you how to crack the code and find influencers for your brand.

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Sprout Social

MARCH 13, 2025

Whether youre running a local business or a multinational corporation, social media marketing is a must for brands of all sizes. Takeaways: With such strong projected growth, Australian businesses must incorporate social media advertising into their overall marketing strategy to facilitate long-term growth.

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