Insights for Creators & Marketers

It’s no secret that influencer marketing is a powerful tool. In recent years, social media influencers, especially key opinion leaders (KOLs), have become integral to marketing for brands’ success. KOLs are considered experts in their respective fields and have a significant following on social media.

In recent years, the rise of lifestyle bloggers has been a phenomenon on social media platforms such as Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok. These bloggers have amassed enormous followings by sharing their experiences, perspectives, and advice on various aspects of life, such as fashion, beauty, wellness, travel, and relationships. But, what specifically leads to the success of lifestyle bloggers?  Here are a couple reasons:

In the world of influencers, it might take work to pick out the best of the best. Many influencers are skilled at what they do and dedicated to their career. Because of the sheer number of influencers on the market, you may ask, “What are the qualities of a great influencer?” This is an important question when evaluating possible influencers to work with. Here are five qualities to look for in a good influencer:

Influencers can be categorized by the number of followers they have. The number categorization has five different tiers: mega, macro, mid-tier, micro, and nano-influencers. A number range categorizes each, and partnering with each type of influencer can have its own set of perks.

When you become an influencer, you may receive public relations packages from brands. PR packages are gifts from a brand that allows a creator to sample their products. Brands specifically curate a list of influencers to send products to based on their target audience and what a creator’s niche will be. Here is a quick guide to PR packages for influencers.

Recently, TikTok announced plans for a Talent Manager Portal for TikTok creators. While it is still in alpha testing, some have tried this new feature in the Creator Marketplace.

In a blog post, Instagram announced on March 21st that they’re adding new types of Instagram ads. The new types of ads Instagram plans on rolling out are Reminder Ads and Search Results Ads.

Many brands may have recently taken a humorous approach to their social media presence. The comedic tone works well for Netflix, Wendy’s, and Old Spice. Whether they are interacting with Twitter users or creating memes to repost, some brands have that funny factor and use it to their advantage.

It’s no secret that hashtags have an influential role on social media. According to The Small Business Blog, 125 million hashtags are tweeted daily. Because of their success, brands have used hashtags to their advantage for marketing efforts. Thus, hashtag campaigns were born. But what are they? And why should I care? Here is a quick guide to hashtag campaigns: