Sprout Social

JANUARY 15, 2025

What happens when you combine the trust-building power of influencer marketing with the performance-driven results of affiliate marketing? You get affiliate influencer marketing: a high-impact strategy for boosting brand awareness and sales. What is affiliate influencer marketing?

Influencer Marketing 99

Influencer Marketing Affiliate Marketing Branding Gen Z 99

Trade Press Services Newsletter

OCTOBER 3, 2024

While traditional B2B marketing strategies have primarily focused on targeting baby boomers, Generation X, and millennials , a new generation is rapidly emerging as a new force in the B2B sector: Gen Z. Emphasize Authenticity in Messaging Gen Z highly values authenticity and can spot marketing that lacks a meaningful message from a mile away.

Gen Z 282

Gen Z Millennials B2C Communications 282

Martech

JULY 26, 2024

A pair of influencer marketing platforms were acquired by agencies this week, in a sign the advertising industry sees a future in influencer-led strategies that’s bright enough to attract investments in the technology behind them. But make no mistake, this marriage — like many in marketing today — is built on data.

Influencer Marketing 115

Influencer Marketing PR Social Media Marketing Marketers 115

Hootsuite

MAY 28, 2025

Influencer marketing tools help you manage all aspects of your influencer marketing strategy. Some tools are general all-in-one influencer marketing management solutions. Others specialize in certain aspects, like influencer discovery or campaign management. Feature sets, complexity, and pricing vary.

Influencer Marketing 109

Influencer Marketing Affiliate Marketing CRM Marketers 109

SmartBrief - Marketing

JULY 8, 2025

Investment in influencer marketing is expected to exceed $10 billion in the U.S. But doing it right requires more than money — it requires marketers to constantly evaluate which platforms offer the most impact. Marketers may currently overlook the power of LinkedIn influencer marketing, but they shouldn’t.

Influencer Marketing 79

Influencer Marketing B2C Marketers Marketing 79

Sprout Social

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Marketing teams can’t afford to lose direction when navigating influencer collaborations, hashtag campaigns and content creation. Without a clear strategy when partnering with creators and influencers, you risk losing time, opportunity and resources. What is an influencer marketing strategy template?

Influencer Marketing 98

Influencer Marketing Marketing Strategy Marketers Marketing 98

Sprout Social

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Social media marketers understand how pivotal influencers are to the success of their brand. At the same time, they don’t always know the perfect formula to succeed with influencer marketing. How can you make sure your influencer marketing methods are going to pay off?

Influencer Marketing 104

Influencer Marketing Marketers Marketing User-Generated 104

Aspiration Marketing

JUNE 16, 2025

Influencer marketing has become a critical approach for brands to expand their campaigns, generate organic customer engagement, and increase sales. However, businesses face some common issues when identifying authentic influencers in a world full of inorganic ones.

Branding 174

Branding Influencer Marketing Customer Marketers 174

Sprout Social

JUNE 11, 2025

The importance of influencers can’t be overstated. More than just a single approach, influencer marketing now represents several campaign types and a core way for brands to use socials to expand reach, further influence and gain new followers. This list isn’t exhaustive, of course.

Influencer Marketing 107

Influencer Marketing Gen Z Food Health 107

Martech

JANUARY 3, 2025

Influencer marketing and social media management platform Later announced Friday it acquired Mavely for $250 million. Dig deeper: Why influencer marketing is critical in B2B Influencer firms need data, AI to compete with large agencies eMarketer expects influencer marketing spending in the U.S.

Influencer Marketing 120

Influencer Marketing Marketers Marketing Analytics 120

Sprout Social

MARCH 27, 2025

Influencer marketing will be pivotal in most brands’ marketing tactics in 2025. Recent research reveals a remarkable increase in Australian influencers, prompting digital marketers and brands to pour significant resources into this approach.

Influencer Marketing 92

Influencer Marketing Marketers Marketing User-Generated 92

Hootsuite

MAY 1, 2025

Influencer marketing campaigns are a multi-billion-dollar business , and each year, more and more savvy brands partner with influential social creators to drive revenue, boost visibility, and connect with motivated audiences. Key takeaways Influencer marketing campaigns that work are built on strategy, not just follower count.

Influencer Marketing 91

Influencer Marketing Affiliate Marketing Marketers Marketing 91

Martech

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Theres never a dull moment in influencer marketing, which faces a significant challenge this year with the law banning TikTok in the United States. Even without the platform that made it famous, influencer marketing is now a significant channel for marketers. But how did we get here? Processing.

Influencer Marketing 118

Influencer Marketing Law Marketers Marketing 118

Marketing Insider Group

MARCH 25, 2025

Over the past several years, social media completely changed how people interact with brands. Advertisements that once dominated feeds now compete with user-generated content, personal recommendations, and influencer endorsements. Quick Takeaways Influencer marketing uses trusted voices to build connections.

Influencer Marketing 89

Influencer Marketing Fashion Promotion Marketers 89

Sprout Social

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Yet, as organic reach becomes more elusive, brands are looking to TikTok branded content as a way to truly connect with their audience. This guide will show you everything you need to know about TikTok branded content. It’ll show you how it works with influencer marketing and how to measure its return on investment.

Branding 123

Branding Influencer Marketing User-Generated Key Performance Indicator 123

Businesses Grow

JUNE 23, 2025

It seems like influence and influencers are in the news a lot these days, and I’d like to interrupt the constant flow of AI news to poke my head in here and bring us back to a crucial marketing reality — the age of influencer marketing is just beginning, and AI will actually make it more important.

Influencer Marketing 66

Influencer Marketing Marketers Marketing Advertising 66

Sprout Social

JANUARY 15, 2025

Brands based in the USor who have a strong follower base in the USwill need to reevaluate and diversify their network strategy immediately. The ban will require marketers to pivot quickly, adapt fast and make room for experimentation. That doesnt mean you need to create a brand presence everywhere. What is the US TikTok ban?

Branding 124

Branding Law Influencer Marketing Communications 124

Sprout Social

DECEMBER 31, 2024

It isnt uncommon for companies to receive hundreds of brand pitches in their social inbox from influencers and creators. Sprouts Influencer Marketing Report found that 93% of influencers say the quality of a brands existing content impacts whether they agree to collaborate. What is a brand pitch?

Branding 100

Branding Influencer Marketing Promotion Marketing Strategy 100

Sprout Social

JULY 3, 2025

Among younger Aussies, that number jumps to 70% when influencers are involved. The opportunity is clear, but only if your brand understands who to partner with to resonate with buyers and drive conversions. Top 10 fashion influencers in Australia (quick picks) Nicole Warne (@nicolewarne) Source: Instagram Instagram: 2.3M

Fashion 95

Fashion Gen Z Branding Influencer Marketing 95

Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Launching an influencer marketing program is no small featespecially for B2B brands. Yet, influencers are the modern way to reach audiences, and their content dramatically outperforms most content that comes directly from brands.

Influencer Marketing 80

Influencer Marketing Transform Marketers Marketing 80

Sprout Social

APRIL 8, 2025

Influencers and creators are no longer confined to the realm of social media feeds; theyre stepping into the entertainment world, playing a crucial role in IRL events. They’ve emerged as powerful players in live brand activations and entertainment experiences that transcend traditional marketing.

Branding 108

Branding Tentpole Entertainment Transform 108

Martech

OCTOBER 8, 2024

No less than 50% of B2B marketers won’t reach their goals this year. When sales and marketing teams are firmly aligned, the outlook is much better, with 80% saying they will reach their goals. The chief barriers to achieving desired outcomes cited by the marketers are: Budget and resource limitations (48%). Why we care.

CMO 144

CMO Marketers Marketing Influencer Marketing 144

Sprout Social

JULY 1, 2025

With nearly 9 million active Aussie users (including 38% of the population over 18), TikTok is one of the fastest-moving brand networks, but finding the right creators can be tricky. Over 60% of Australian marketers say TikTok influencer campaigns deliver stronger engagement than other networks.

Branding 87

Branding Fashion Food Gen Z 87

Sprout Social

JUNE 18, 2025

Read on to learn Gen X’s social media habits and tips to build more effective marketing strategies that resonate with this influential (and often underestimated) demographic. Understanding nuances like this in Gen X social media behavior is essential for marketers looking to build genuine connections. What social media does Gen X use?

User-Generated 122

User-Generated Influencer Marketing Marketers Marketing 122

Hootsuite

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Key takeaways Brand loyalty is the emotional connection that drives repeat purchases from a specific brand, even when alternatives exist. Building brand loyalty involves understanding customer needs, leveraging user-generated content, personalizing all touchpoints, rewarding repeat customers, and providing stellar customer service.

Branding 122

Branding Customer loyalty User-Generated Promotion 122

Martech

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

The decline of marketing as an influential business function is well documented. Among C-suite roles, chief marketing officers (CMOs) are the least likely to advance to the CEO spot and the most likely to be dismissed. While many external factors contribute to this decline in influence, much of it may be self-inflicted.

Transform 133

Transform Marketers Marketing Customer Acquisition 133

Sprout Social

APRIL 21, 2025

Brands can tap the power of these creators highly engaged, niche audiences to increase awareness and loyalty. By listening to and engaging with niche communities, brands can also stay culturally relevant and keep a pulse on their audience. This can boost loyalty over time, turning your audience into brand advocates.

Branding 101

Branding Finance Fashion Health 101

Sprout Social

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Before the 1960s, young people were seen as an undesirable marketing audience and mostly ignored. Since then, marketers have been trying to reach a revolving door of youth generations—from Boomers to Gen X to Millennials, and now Zoomers and Gen Alpha. What brand content does Gen Z engage with? Sound familiar?

Gen Z 96

Gen Z Branding User-Generated Influencer Marketing 96

Marketing Insider Group

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Is it any wonder that it’s so challenging to get your brand the recognition it deserves? And one of the most effective ways to boost your online branding is by updating your marketing processes. After all, the way consumers interact with brands keeps evolving. Are they still “on brand”? The Top XYZ for 2024”.)

Marketing Strategy 122

Marketing Strategy Marketers Marketing Influencer Marketing 122

Hubspot Marketing

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

As a content marketer, I‘ve always been ready to team up to boost a brand’s vibe and reach. When one of my freelance clients needed some brand growth on a budget, I was pumped to jump into the influencer marketing game. Who hasn't seen or read about the hype around influencer power, right?

Influencer Marketing 133

Influencer Marketing Price Affiliate Marketing Millennials 133

Vertical Response

JULY 7, 2024

Wondering which social media platforms to use to elevate your brand in 2024? Instagram excels in visual content and influencer marketing, providing numerous creative formats and strong e-commerce features, making it essential for brands targeting younger demographics.

Gen Z 101

Gen Z Branding User-Generated Influencer Marketing 101

Hubspot Marketing

OCTOBER 11, 2024

As a content writer in the digital marketing space, I spend a lot of time breaking down industry terms, concepts, and strategies, some of which can be more confusing or difficult to grasp than others. Table of Contents What is B2B2C marketing? Put simply, when B2B2C marketing is utilized effectively, everybody wins.

Manufacturing 134

Manufacturing B2C eCommerce Marketers 134

Hubspot Marketing

APRIL 7, 2025

When we surveyed marketers in 2025, we wanted to find out which one is best for social metrics like audience growth and site traffic and where they're re-investing. Well dive into that along with key differences among various segments, like B2B vs. B2C brands, company sizes, and industry. In fact, it's a top one across the board.

Social Media Marketing 113

Social Media Marketing B2C Non-Profit Influencer Marketing 113

Jeff Bullas

JANUARY 10, 2023

Influencer marketing is a hugely popular marketing trend, with 93% of marketers stating they have used it in their marketing strategy. Influencer marketing has a substantial influence on consumer purchasing decisions. What is influencer marketing? Influencer marketing channels.

Inbound Marketing 344

Inbound Marketing Gen Z Influencer Marketing Millennials 344

Sprout Social

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Global social media marketing strategies and new tools are empowering more brands than ever before to reach a worldwide audience. Creating an Instagram account or working with an influencer now gives businesses access to millions of people right away. What is a global social media marketing strategy?

Social Media Marketing 129

Social Media Marketing Marketers Marketing User-Generated 129

Sprout Social

APRIL 24, 2025

This time, were breaking down what brands get wrong about influencer sourcing. The ones where the influencer completely changes their tone and content style to talk about a product they would never use. So what should brands do instead? Weve all seen those overly-scripted, cringe-worthy sponsored videos.

Branding 74

Branding Influencer Marketing Product Product Marketing 74

Hubspot Marketing

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Either way, it seems like all of our favorite channels are actively competing for gold, which presents quite the range of social media marketing challenges for us. In fact, our latest social trends report shows that they’ve manifested into the biggest challenges social media marketers are facing this year. Is it Instagram?

Social Media Marketing 109

Social Media Marketing Gen Z Marketers Marketing 109