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Influencer marketing goes mainstream

Sherrilynne Starkie

Influencer marketing is nothing new. PR pros have been building positive relationships with influencers since the dawn of the profession. What has changed is the definition of what, or who, an influencer is. There are millions of them each with his or her own niche, own voice and, therefore, own influence. million times.

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New brands jump at endorsement deals with influencers, celebrities: study

Social Media Today

Cosmetics and skincare brands are the leading category for endorsement deals, followed closely by non-athletic apparel and footwear.

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Does your brand take bloggers seriously?

Sherrilynne Starkie

Brands are flocking to Facebook but are overlooking the significant opportunities and value that bloggers bring to digital marketing initiatives, according to the T echnorati 2013 Digital Influence Report. This disconnect is a result of a lack of uniform metrics used to measure the success of influencer marketing campaigns.

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New report resurrects AVE measurement for influencer campaigns

Sherrilynne Starkie

That’s why I was surprised to see the concept resurrected in a recent report from InfluencerDB , an influencer marketing software company, which uses Earned Media Value (EMV), the cash value of attention a brand gets on social media. The study looked at the first five months of 2018. So where’s the influence?

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New Study Looks at the Rise of Virtual Influencers [Infographic]

Social Media Today

Virtual influencers - wholly created digital characters - are becoming a bigger element in the marketing landscape.

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Facebook Publishes New Guide to Influencer Marketing and its Rising Benefits

Social Media Today

The guide shares a range of tips, insights and case study notes to help improve your influencer marketing approach.

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New Study Examines How Brand Engagement on Social Influences Purchase Behavior

Social Media Today

interact with brands on social media, and how these interactions influence their buying decisions. A new survey by The Manifest, explores how social media users from across the U.S.