Author: VELOCE

Why Authenticity Matters in Influencer Marketing (And How to Be Authentic). Influencer marketing has existed since the age of dawn. Back in the days, people looked up to leaders and other influential people. After that, celebrities were all the fuzz, and now, social media is dominating the influencer market. The only difference now is that social media has rewritten the rules what influencer marketing really is, and now, authenticity is something that has gotten more attention than ever. Not necessarily because we are more influenced, but rather because influencer marketing has become a commodity - for everyone. In an Influencer Marketing survey  87% of respondents said that “influencer marketing’s top benefits entail creating authentic content about their brand.”. And this the single mo...

Wondering how to become a social media influencer? Want to learn the secret recipe of how to become a social media influencer? You're in the right place. But before we get into the nitty-gritty steps on how to become a social media influencer, we need to sort out the foundations. What is even a social media influencer? This question is being asked everyone and all the time, and still, people seem to have a hard time giving "social media influencers" a definition and description.¨ Social influence, which is not identical to a social media influencer's characteristics, but very alike, since it has evolved from that definition, is per Wikipedia defined: "Social influence occurs when a person's emotions, opinions, or behaviors are affected by others. Social influence takes man...

Trust is the single most important thing in influencer marketing. If people don't trust you, they will never buy from you. It's that simple. For influencer marketing though, authenticity is far more than just coming off as authentic, as a brand. There's much more to it than that. I've seen things done right when it comes to running an authentic influencer campaign, and I've seen things done wrong when running a campaign. In this article, I'll be sharing that knowledge with you, and help you run influencer campaigns that come off as authentic from the beginning to the start. Why is authenticity important? Let's begin by saying that authenticity and trust are very much integrated when it comes to influencer marketing. If you are not authentic in your influencer marketing campaign...

Wondering which social media platform is best for influencer marketing? You are probably no stranger to influencer marketing if you're here. You have probably seen some of the statistics that prove the power of influencer marketing, and maybe, you've even run your very own influencer marketing campaign. Influencer marketing has skyrocketed in popularity because today, virtually everyone has a voice and can build their influence with the help of social media. This is something that just wasn't possible before the internet and social media. Okay, so social media is the secret ingredient that has enabled the influencer marketing market and that it has increased in popularity, but the statistics only prove that leveraging influential individuals on social media to mediate and promote...

What is influencer marketing? That's a question that an ungodly amount of people are asking, so let's sort things out. Let's sort out the most common question that is being asked about influencer marketing. That is the most fundamental question "what is influencer marketing?". Influencer marketing has exploded in popularity in just the last couple of years, and if you've been on the internet and social media, or even read a newspaper in recent times, chances are, you've come across the term "influencer" and "influencer marketing". The terms themselves are quite revealing, but as someone who has never heard the term before, you're obviously left there with plenty of question marks. I see the question "what is influencer marketing?" being asked more and more across the web, bu...

Curious about the benefits of influencer marketing? If you want to hear one of the worst-kept secrets, it is that influencer marketing is tremendously powerful and effective in marketing. Let me rephrase that. Influencer marketing was a really well-kept secret when it was in its early stages, but today, there’s not a lot of people who know what influencer marketing is, and that it works extremely well. In fact, that’s what happens with all marketing tactics. Some marketers start doing something new and see great results and high ROI from it, they start pouring more money into it, and shortly thereafter, it becomes a marketing commodity which all brands, which can execute and adapt quickly, embrace. Now, fortunately, there’s no need to argue whether or not influencer marketin...

Identifying influencers is a work of art all by itself, and whether you are searching for influencers manually or with the help of a directory or tool, there are some things you need to know in order to get it right. We've all seen the tremendous results influencer marketing is able to generate, but the truth is, you won't even generate a fraction of those results if you work with the wrong influencers. That's why finding the right ones for your brand is critical, and you'll be surprised just how much goes into it. So how can you identify the influencers who fit your brand like a hand in a glove, and helps you reach success? That's what you'll find out in this article. 1. Data is key To identify the right influencer, you need rich data. The social media data generated by t...

The way businesses are doing their marketing is rapidly changing. Generally speaking, it is often the large corporates which are using the more traditional ways of marketing today, also known as display advertising, which mainly includes Television, billboards, magazines and even radio. There are many reasons for this. One reason is that that is "how they've always done it", and despite the fact that the costs are increasing and the results are decreasing, they continue to pour money into it. The other is that large corporates are bureaucratic and are slow to implement new things. While the large corporates are spending large amounts of money on marketing that clearly isn't very effective, and with which it is very hard to measure results with, there’s a trend among smaller busine...

Influencer marketing has almost appeared like a star on the sky at the speed of light. In just a few years, it went from something that most people didn't even know about, to playing an important role in their marketing strategy. Marketing with the help of social media influencers is getting more and more popular and according to a study by Emarketer, 86 percent of marketers that used influencer marketing in the last year are looking to double their investment the next year. Brands wouldn’t use influencer marketing if it didn't prove to be effective, but it clearly does. And if you're not convinced, you can look at the statistics of influencer marketing. The marketing landscape is changing. Going through a digital revolution, some might call it. More and more businesses are ab...

Influencer marketing has exploded in popularity over the years. Of course, this is because it truly works – if executed correctly. There’s a reason why companies are spending less money on traditional marketing channels such as television, radio, and newspapers, and this is because the way we consume content, and the places we spend time doing so on is changing. Fewer and fewer people, especially in the younger generations, are spending less time than ever consuming traditional media, while more people than ever are consuming content on social media. In fact, the average person in the UK spends more than a day a week online. That’s quite dramatic numbers. On the flip side, this goes to show where people are actualy spending time, and where you can reach them. Naturally, it makes sens...