Month: April 2023

  • You Ask, I Answer: Short or Long Term Influencer Partnerships?

    In this series, I answer questions from the B2B Influencer Marketing Summit hosted by SAP and Onalytica. I participated in a panel discussion, a format that doesn’t really allow for deep dives into particular questions, so we’re tackling these questions individually here. Today’s question is: Do you like short-term or more long-term partnerships? Tune in…

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  • You Ask, I Answer: Building Partnerships with Influencers?

    In this series, I answer questions from the B2B Influencer Marketing Summit hosted by SAP and Onalytica. I participated in a panel discussion, a format that doesn’t really allow for deep dives into particular questions, so we’re tackling these questions individually here. Today’s question is: What is the best way for a relationship to form…

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  • You Ask, I Answer: Building Partnerships with Influencers?

    Summary In today's episode, I dig into the best practices for forming B2B influencer-brand relationships, drawing on questions from a recent industry summit panel. Here's what this means for you. You'll walk away knowing why authentic partnerships built on genuine product use outlast transactional sponsorships and how to identify influencers whose expertise and audience fit…

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  • You Ask, I Answer: Short or Long Term Influencer Partnerships?

    Summary In today's episode, I break down why long-term partnerships outperform short-term deals in B2B influencer marketing. Here's what this means for you. You'll discover how sustained relationships with influencers build the credibility and content depth that complex B2B buying cycles demand. You'll also learn these concepts: why hands-on product experience makes influencer endorsements trustworthy,…

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  • You Ask, I Answer: Brand Collaboration Requirements for Influencers?

    Summary In today's episode, I break down the criteria for saying yes or no to brand collaborations, drawing from questions at the B2B Influencer Marketing Summit. Here's what this means for you. You get a practical framework for evaluating partnerships based on values, transparency, and mutual value rather than dollars alone. You'll also learn these…

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  • You Ask, I Answer: Managing Brand Expectations for Influencers?

    Summary In today's episode, I break down how to manage brand expectations within a B2B influencer marketing program through the lens of measurement. Here's what this means for you. You gain a framework for aligning influencer activity with metrics that matter to your leadership so you can prove program ROI. You'll also learn these concepts:…

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  • You Ask, I Answer: Content for Influencer Audiences?

    Summary In today's episode, I break down what kind of content best resonates with a B2B influencer marketing audience and how to build a practical content strategy around that knowledge. Here's what this means for you. You gain a clear framework for matching content formats to audience preferences while leaning into what you can credibly…

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  • Almost Timely News, April 23, 2023: The Dawn of Autonomous AI

    Almost Timely News: The Dawn of Autonomous AI (2023-04-23) :: View in Browser 👉 Watch my brand new keynote, The Marketing Singularity, all about how generative AI is the end of marketing as we know it » Content Authenticity Statement 100% of this newsletter was written by me, the human, with no contribution from AI.…

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  • You Ask, I Answer: Is Organic Social Media a Marketing Channel?

    Theresa asks, “What’s your actual position on whether or not social media is a marketing channel?” In this video, I answer a question from the Agorapulse Great Debate: is organic social media a marketing channel? Note that this is not a question about whether organic social media works or not – that’s not debated. It’s…

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  • So What? Generative AI tools bakeoff

    Summary In today's episode, I walk through a hands-on bake-off of generative AI tools for podcast transcripts and image generation, testing three platforms in each category. Here's what this means for you. You get a clear framework for evaluating which AI tools deliver real value versus which ones still need heavy editing and graphic design…

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