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Our latest guide to the most interesting things happening in the world of advocacy marketing

1. The rise of influencer marketing agencies

With $1.9 billion spent on influencer marketing in the US and Canada alone, it’s clear that influencer marketing is no longer a passing market trend. And with the growth of influencer marketing has come the rise of agencies and networks that exist to help companies and influencers connect. Sounds perfect for both parties, right? Not necessarily. While this approach may help retailers achieve short-term influencer impression goals, many influencers claim that agency involvement can make it harder for them to form long-term relationships with brands—a key factor when creating original, relevant content. On the other hand, influencer agencies see their existence as a sign that the industry has matured. Gone are the Wild West days of influencer marketing—agencies’ involvement is meant to make sure brands are getting the scale, benchmarks, and results they deserve. But which approach is best for your business? Read the full article.

March 23, 2020March 30, 2020 Epiha Inglis Leave a comment

12 ways to ruin your referral programme

12 ways ro ruin your referral program

Referral marketing is the fastest-growing form of customer acquisition – so much so that it’s becoming increasingly hard to find a successful brand which doesn’t operate some kind of refer-a-friend scheme.

It’s also fundamentally simple: your existing fans and customers are rewarded for telling their friends about you, those friends are incentivised to shop, everyone’s happy.

March 19, 2020March 19, 2020 Robin Bresnark Leave a comment

January’s guide to the most interesting things happening in the world of advocacy marketing

1. L’Oreal chief digital officer Lubomira Rochet on the future of digital marketing

When you think of cosmetics giant L’Oréal, you’re probably not thinking about advocate marketing. But L’Oréal chief digital officer Lubomira Rochet isn’t like the rest of us. Six years into her role at the company, she’s driving the heritage brand’s transition from makeup brand to a digital beauty giant, via savvy advocate marketing strategies. Example? While Rochet admits bigger influencers are still used by the company for content reach, it’s regular consumers that they’re looking towards more and more for innovative advertising with high engagement rates. On top of that, L’Oréal is investing in AR tech and other strategies that are meant to start a conversation with customers and develop referrals and engagement. The key to it all? Consumer centricity. Technology and social media are constantly transforming, but you won’t know what to invest in until you know your customers. Read the full article.

February 5, 2020February 5, 2020 Epiha Inglis Leave a comment

December’s guide to the most interesting things happening in the world of advocacy marketing

1. Seven marketing trends for this holiday season

‘Tis the season to spend big money, and marketers and retailers are out in force. Starting in November and running well into January, the spending frenzy will continue. But there are some crucial trends to bear in mind as you make the most of the avid consumer this holiday season. A great deal of focus has been placed on customer journey and experience, moving beyond a previously singular focus on seasonal discounts and product launches. Now, there’s also been significant investment in online and in-store customer experiences, loyalty and referral programs, personalized messaging, and other previously under-utilized marketing tactics. Check out a breakdown of this holiday season’s top marketing trends. Full story

December 18, 2019January 6, 2020 Epiha Inglis Leave a comment

That’s the way (uh huh, uh huh) I psych it

The psychology of referral

Step right in. Make yourself comfortable on the couch there. Yes, yes – lie down. Good, very good.

Now, what seems to be the matter with you? What’s that? You’re sad? Tell me more about that. M-hmm, uh-huh, I see. Well, it seems to me that you’re understandably troubled by missing Buyapowa’s webinar about the psychology of referral this week. And now you feel a tremendous sense of loss, grief and shame.

December 11, 2019December 11, 2019 Robin Bresnark Leave a comment

November’s guide to the most interesting things happening in the world of advocacy marketing

11 ways to build an effective referral marketing system

We all know referral marketing is savvy marketing. Recruiting new customers from satisfied, existing customers is just good business. However, building the most effective referral marketing system can be a challenge. So what are the key objectives to keep in mind when building or revamping your referral marketing system? Set expectations upfront; let customers know that you want their feedback or will ask for it in the future. Transparency is vital for building customer trust. Second, analyze before you implement. Put simply; make sure your customers are satisfied before rushing to them for reviews and referrals. Otherwise, no one’s happy. Next, create multiple referral paths for customers. No two customers are the same, so it’s always a smart idea to communicate with customers in a way that is simple and efficient for them. With a few small changes, your company could be well equipped to build a successful and sustainable referral marketing program. Want more detail? Click the link to read more.

November 19, 2019 Epiha Inglis Leave a comment