While virtually every field of business is chasing the AI promise of streamlined uber-productivity, which certainly includes marketing and communications, influencers are among the scant relative holdouts. Although the tech has already impacted essential aspects of...
These days, influencers seem to be everywhere. From online viral videos to national news, there’s no escaping these internet celebrities. Still, where some people may see fads, businessmen see opportunity. Brands often turn to influencers to expand their reach and...
Consumer demands for more authenticity and transparency in brand marketing and messaging catapulted the influencer marketing industry into a top-tier comms strategy, which has grown exponentially over the years, and in fact has spurred its own content-creating...
The Creator Economy is, as comms pros know, a driving force in delivering authentic content today, trusted by consumers far more than marketing and branded messaging, and these influencers and other content providers have become powerful allies for PR pros. But their...
We’re all familiar with influencer marketing. Thanks to social media, we’re often being advertised to without even knowing it. Influencers are just about everywhere, and they always have a new product for us to check out or a new service we must experience. But it’s...
More and more brands are using influencers and digital content creators as a form of marketing. Is influencer marketing worth your time and money? PR managers can leverage influencer marketing when helping clients build their brand awareness. Influencers can even play...
As brands seek to stand out from competitors and offer audiences targeted content, many are turning to social media marketing for support. In particular, influencer marketing is enjoying a popularity boom, alongside new technology like AI content marketing tools. ...
In 2009 I was planning a tourism trip for a client. We wanted to identify a group of travel bloggers who were interested in learning more about Rwanda and turned to Twitter to find them. I distinctly remember receiving a message from one blogger who touted her one...
When marketing a product or service, the good word of an influential person can make all the difference. That’s why every business can benefit from brand ambassadors—third-party individuals who represent and promote your company or your products or services. When it...
So, you’ve finished development on your new mobile app. Congratulations! Now you need to find a way to market it. You have lots of options. You could set up billboards, post on social media, or use a hosted VoIP to contact customers. Yet with 3.4 million apps on the...
Influencer marketing is integral to any brand’s PR strategy as it allows you to reach a vast audience through trusted social media personalities. Influencers have the power to direct consumer behavior, enhance brand visibility, and create authentic connections with...
Influencer marketing has emerged as a viable means of getting your business in front of potential customers. In fact, as of 2023, the worldwide market is estimated to be worth $21.1 billion. Because of influencers’ potential to reach millions, you should also leverage...