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How to Negotiate and Collaborate Effectively With Social Media Influencers
BACKGROUND Influencer marketing has taken over the social media marketing space in the past few years, emerging as an efficient and easy way to increase brand awareness and sales. While barter collaborations are the norm and preferred method of engaging with influencers, paid collaborations can also be more efficient and lead to better results. There…
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The Role Of Influencer Marketing In Diversifying Your Brands Audience
INTRODUCTION Influencer marketing can act as a tool to introduce diverse audiences to your brand and its offerings. Social media is a great platform to open your target market to more people and have a more diverse consumer base. Influencers having access to a wider audience base means that more people can see and connect…
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What is Influencer Marketing: How to Develop Your Strategy
When navigating through today’s digital space, it is likely to stumble upon the concept of influencer marketing. Up until a decade ago, influencing consumer opinions was reserved for A-list celebrities, as compared to today where anyone can be an influencer, which creates more opportunities for brands to reach their target customers. It is almost impossible…
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Building Authentic Relationships With Social Media Influencers
In the ever-evolving landscape of influencer marketing, especially in the UAE, building authentic relationships with influencers has become more critical than ever. As consumers demand authenticity and transparency from brands, the need for genuine connections between brands and influencers has skyrocketed. Collaborating with influencers can significantly boost brand awareness, reach new audiences, and create authentic…
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Measuring the ROI of Influencer Marketing Campaigns: Key Metrics and Tools
In today’s fast-changing digital space, influencer marketing has become a powerful strategy for brands aiming to enhance their reach and engagement, especially those working with a specialized influencer marketing agency. However, just like any other marketing initiative, it’s crucial to measure the return on investment (ROI) to ensure that these efforts are yielding tangible benefits.…
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THE IMPORTANCE OF THOUGHT LEADERSHIP FOR B2B PR CAMPAIGNS
INTRODUCTION Thought leadership refers to the ideas that are expressed by a person, on account of their expertise in their respective fields. Built through strategic and dedicated efforts, thought leadership is instrumental in building industry presence, as well as brand awareness. This would require a combination of utilizing PR positioning, social media and more to…
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5 THINGS TO REMEMBER WHILE DESIGNING AN INFLUENCER MARKETING CAMPAIGN
BACKGROUND: Influencer marketing has become a ubiquitous phenomenon in the past decade. More brands are opting to engage with influencers as part of their social media strategy to generate brand awareness and boost sales. There are many reasons as to why influencer marketing has gained popularity in recent years. The accessible nature, ability to reach…
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Emerging Trends in Influencer Marketing: What to Watch Out for in 2024
BACKGROUND In just five months of 2024, there have been many developments in the influencer marketing and social media space. The advent of AI, ever changing nature of pop culture and ensuing discourse has changed how consumers interact with content, as well as content creators on social media. With more ages actively using social media,…
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Influencer Marketing on TikTok, YouTube and Snapchat: Going Beyond Instagram
BACKGROUND Instagram is now a platform synonymous with influencer marketing. It is the primary and preferred platform for most content creators, and their audiences. With the addition of reels, Instagram was also able to evolve as a popular platform for short form content, which is highly preferred in today’s age. Despite this, it is important…
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Content Creation Strategies for Influencer Marketing Campaigns
INFLUENCER MARKETING: BACKGROUND Influencer marketing has evolved in the past decade or so as a highly effective medium of communication and positioning. With the rapidly expanding influencer scene, and a consumer base that is highly engaged and connected with social media, it is only inevitable that influencer marketing forms a key part of most marketing…