Previously, we talked about influencer marketing, which is a combination of old-school PR and word of mouth, with a technology twist. Today, anyone can create a position of authority, build a community around them and, as a result, be an influencer. There are the influencers we’ve always known, like athletes and actors, but more interesting […]
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Who is an Influencer?
Here are some truths we need to grapple with in today’s economy: Consumers trust word of mouth recommendations from family and friends more than advertising Consumers trust recommendations from perfect strangers more than advertising Anyone can create a position of authority and attract a community if they demonstrate expertise, credibility and consistently produce content to […]
How to Build Social Media Influencer Engagement
In days gone by, the only form of “word-of-mouth” marketing took place between people in everyday conversation. Emails and phone calls definitely changed the way we communication, but the biggest game changer has undoubtedly been social media. While starting out as places friends could share about their lives, social media has become a crucial marketing […]
Why Your Influencer Campaigns Are Falling Flat
Trust. Reach. Influence. These are the three most powerful characteristics of what we label “influencers” in today’s digital world. As we begin 2019, influencer marketing continues to grow as a means for tapping into business growth and explosive brand exposure. The truth is: consumers will always want to hear recommendations from people they trust and idolize—their […]
5 Tips for Small Businesses to Thrive in Big Business-Dominated Industries
It is easy for small businesses to get intimidated in a competitive market place dominated by big brands. Even though many startups enter the market with much enthusiasm and motivation, they sometimes succumb to the pressures of trying to stay in business and keeping up with other numerous brands that provide similar value but have […]
Influencer Marketing: A Beginner’s Guide on What It Is and How to Get Started
Create. Post. Hope. Too many aspiring entrepreneurs, marketers, and small business owners take this approach to digital marketing… All they see are tumbleweeds. But it’s not necessarily your fault. You’ve been led down the garden path by big promises and ambitious estimates of what social media can achieve for your business. Unfortunately… the powerful world […]
The Biggest Trends in Marketing Right Now
Ever since the emergence of the Internet and smart devices, the marketing and advertising field has increasingly morphed into a digital industry. Today, marketers have access to myriad consumer touch points such as websites, social media, blog posts, online videos, texts and other available marketing channels. Additionally, modern marketers can refine their practices by leveraging […]
Thriving with Knowledge Commerce
Today, many small business owners are engaged in knowledge commerce, selling their expertise on a topic to students or businesses who want to learn. These “infopreneurs” are a growing class of small business owners and freelancers, that seek to teach students anything from cooking to accounting. Becoming an infopreneur isn’t easy, but here are some […]
Why You Should Look to Your Employees During an Influencer Campaign
Influencer campaigns are becoming more and more common, and for good reasons; there are few better ways to reach your target audience with a persuasive messaging campaign than to reach out to them through a popular influencer. Despite the recent uptick in interest surrounding influencer campaigns, however, any entrepreneurs and marketing managers are making simple, […]
Everything You Need to Know About Influencer Marketing and Artificial Intelligence
One of my professional resolutions for this year was to learn as much as I could about Artificial Intelligence (AI) and blockchain. Half of that research has already culminated into a free ebook, entitled, “Everything You Need to Know About Marketing Analytics and Artificial Intelligence.” One of its chapters focuses exclusively on influencer marketing and […]
