Category: Influence

  • You Ask, I Answer: Managing Brand Expectations for 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: How do you manage brands’ expectations? Tune in to hear…

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  • You Ask, I Answer: Brand Collaboration Requirements for 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 makes you say yes to a brand collaboration? What…

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  • 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: Generational Word of Mouth Differences?

    Summary In today's episode, I tackle a listener question about generational differences in word of mouth and explain what has actually shifted over time. Here's what this means for you. The real variable driving results isn't your audience's age but the channel you use and how much attention you can earn in a crowded landscape.…

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  • Mind Readings: Great Power and Great Responsibility

    Summary In today's episode, I explore the responsibility that comes with having a platform and using your voice for important issues beyond just selling products. Here's what this means for you. You'll see why speaking up on issues you care about isn't only morally right but also aligns with your own self-interest and your business…

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  • The Coming Explosion in Influencer Marketing

    Are you tired of influencer marketing yet? I have bad news for you: it’s about to become much more important. First, let’s define what we mean by influencer marketing so we’re working from the same definition. Let’s define influencer marketing as a kind of word of mouth marketing where a persuasive entity – usually a…

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  • You Ask, I Answer: The Definition of Influencer?

    Salil asks, “Can reviewers of products on YouTube that have a large following ie. 1 million or more but are not paid by companies to promote their products (example: the channel – Dope or Nope) be called “influencers”?” The definition of influence in this context is someone that can motivate others to take action, to…

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  • You Ask, I Answer: Facebook as Influencer Marketing Agency?

    Erik asks, “What do you think of Facebook adding Instagram to its Brand Collabs Manager? Is it going to put influencer marketing agencies out of business?” At this exact moment? No. The targeting is fairly horrendous. Will it improve? Yes. Does Facebook want that money? Yes. Should influencer marketing agencies be concerned? Yes – and…

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  • Content Marketing World 2019 Recap

    A few core themes stuck out from this year’s Content Marketing World: – Social as we knew it is toast. Treat social as an ad channel. – Content without strategy is noise. No surprise there. – SEO has retaken center stage in importance to content marketers. – Analytics and effective use of data still elude…

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