{"id":12843,"date":"2021-11-12T07:00:33","date_gmt":"2021-11-12T05:00:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/digitalschoolofmarketing.co.za\/?p=12843"},"modified":"2022-09-05T19:25:11","modified_gmt":"2022-09-05T17:25:11","slug":"how-to-create-a-world-class-influencer-marketing-strategy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/digitalschoolofmarketing.co.za\/blog\/how-to-create-a-world-class-influencer-marketing-strategy\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Create A World-Class Influencer Marketing Strategy"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Have you included influencer marketing in your digital marketing mix? Developing a world-class influencer marketing strategy is a phenomenal way to build trust, produce high volumes of content and break the noise! However to succeed with influencers, you first need to have a strong influencer marketing strategy in place.<\/p>\n

When it comes to clarifying what influencers are, it\u2019s important to note that anyone can be an influencer. As John Maxwell says, \u201cIn order to be an influencer, you need to love people before you can attempt to lead them.\u201d If you have one follower, you possess influence. If you achieve one like on your posts, you\u2019re producing engagement.<\/p>\n

Influencer marketing \u2014 which is also known as branded content or working with content creators \u2014is a reliable way to expand the reach of your brand<\/a> on social media. There\u2019s no one-size-fits-all approach to making this strategy work, but with the right planning and research, just about every business can benefit.<\/p>\n

Take An Always-On Approach<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Many brands implement a short-term, one-off campaign influencer marketing strategy. However to get ahead of your competition and really reap the benefits of influencer marketing, you should think about shifting to a long-term approach.<\/p>\n

With an always-on strategy, you\u2019ll join forces with social media influencers on an ongoing basis during the year. Here are advantages the influencer marketing strategy will bring you:<\/p>\n

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  1. You\u2019ll get a steady stream of content which you can reuse in ads and social media.<\/li>\n
  2. Influencer content can be reused on social media.<\/li>\n
  3. You\u2019ll have a constant flow of activity as well as engagement<\/a> that is created around your brand.<\/li>\n
  4. You\u2019ll create strong relationships with social media influencers who are associated with your brand. Well-matched influencers will deliver phenomenal results for your campaign.<\/li>\n
  5. You\u2019ll evolve and optimise your influencer marketing strategy as you review your collaborations.<\/li>\n
  6. You\u2019ll save time from explaining collaboration details and negotiating compensation, which you\u2019ll need to do with every new influencer you onboard.<\/li>\n
  7. You\u2019ll keep your brand top-of-mind by frequently targeting the same audience with your branded message.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Determine Your Goals<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    The number-one goal for brands who are using influencer marketing is to reach new target customers. This makes sense as an influencer campaign extends your reach to that individual\u2019s followers.<\/p>\n

    Notice that the goal is just to reach new customers, not needed to make a sale right off the top. Driving sales is really the third most common goal of influencer campaigns. Think about how your influencer marketing campaign will fit into your broader social marketing strategy and then create measurable goals you can report on and track.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>