With 75 percent of CMOs under pressure to “do more with less,” cutting costs are top-of-mind for PR and marketing pros. Influencer marketing is a proven marketing strategy, but expensive paid partnerships aren’t the only way to build brand awareness—and many...
As the lines between genuine recommendation and sly promotion blur, the world of influencer marketing finds itself in a swirling vortex of ethical debates. From meticulously curated feeds of picture-perfect lifestyles to sponsored content masked as authentic reviews,...
Content creation as an industry—one that marketers and communicators are more frequently turning to—has exploded over the last year, birthing a fully-formed class of businesses and economic infrastructure that supports more than 200 million content creators, curators,...
It can be hard to keep track of shifts in the ever-evolving field of influencer marketing, which creates ongoing challenges for communicators who want to maximize the impact of their campaigns (and manage their budgets accordingly). New research from customer...
The size of the public relations market in the U.S. in 2023 is expected to be $17.8 billion, a 2.7 percent growth from 2022. This comes as no surprise given that most brands face negative PR at some point. Something as simple as a wrongly-worded social media post...
Influencers and other content creators have become valuable allies to brand marketers and communicators, but their strategic approach can often collide with traditional campaign planning, which—whether successful or not—can leave communicators scratching their heads...
In the last decade, influencer marketing has exploded onto the scene and become one of the most popular and effective ways for brands to reach their target audiences. However, the history of influencer marketing dates long before the internet was even a thought....
How much is an influencer really worth? Brands and businesses are having a hard time figuring that out, according to new research from software and services marketplace Capterra, which finds that many marketers struggle to determine how to pay for these partnerships...
How is today’s shaky economy impacting the going rates for brands working with influencers? New research from warm contact influencer network Intellifluence takes a deep dive into the industry, breaking down rates based on social network, number of followers, and...
Fashion is flourishing when it comes to influencer marketing. According to estimates, fashion influencer marketing could grow at a 36 percent CAGR between 2020 and 2027. Although fashion brands have been using influencer marketing for years, the strategies for...
Influencer marketing is a superb tool that can take your PR strategy to the next level. It brings your brand in front of new active consumer audiences and engages them in a subtle, organic way. Yet, many marketers dive into influencer marketing without proper research...
As 2022 winds up, new research from CX platform Emplifi offers key insights on the ever-evolving influencer/brand relationship. Findings from the survey of influencers highlights a number of key influencer marketing trends that developed throughout the year, including...