Influencer Marketing
A marketing strategy where brands partner with individuals with strong social media following to promote their products or services.
How Influencer Marketing works
Influencers often operate within niche communities, and their audience usually aligns with the brand’s target demographic. This strategic partnership is essentially a form of paid acquisition, wherein brands gain access to a pool of potential customers who are already receptive to the influencer's recommendations. By leveraging influencers’ established credibility and reach, brands can effectively increase their visibility and awareness within the community.
Why Influencer Marketing is effective
Influencer marketing taps into key marketing concepts such as social proof and word-of-mouth marketing. Social proof involves using the influence and trust that the influencer commands within their network to endorse a product or service. This endorsement serves as a form of validation, which can significantly impact the audience's perception and willingness to engage with the brand. Word-of-mouth marketing is amplified through influencers who share personal experiences or reviews, thereby extending the brand’s reach and fostering a sense of authenticity.
Different range of influencers
There can be different goals when working with influencers such as reach, relevance, or resonance.
The generally agreed upon follower size for is as followed :
- Nano (1000-9999)
- Micro influencers (10000-99999)
- Macro (100000-999999)
- Mega(1M+)
The other category of influencers can also be key opinion leaders who provide expertise in a specific area and have an engaged audience that interacts with whatever brand that is advertised. All these influencer campaigns can be tracked using the Dema app
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