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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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,…

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8 Key Characteristics of a Successful Brand Ambassador

a brand ambassador filming a video

Getting the word out about a new and upcoming brand can be difficult in this day in age. There is such a saturation of information through a wide range of mediums that people often seem to ignore everything. Luckily companies have been coming up with creative marketing strategies to adapt to the changing times. While…

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