Influencer marketing still stands at the forefront in the marketing realm this year, with the power of influencers remains supreme. A significant 67% of marketers are upping their investment in influencer marketing, with 23% dedicating nearly half of their total budget to it. This surge is not a mere trend but a response to the evolving consumer landscape, where consumers crave authenticity, a personalised touch, and narratives that resonate with their personal experiences and aspirations. Influencers fill this gap effectively with their ability to connect on a more personal level.
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Why Personalized Experience is Important in Digital Marketing
No longer confined to the upper funnel of brand awareness, influencer campaigns now significantly drive conversions and foster brand loyalty, embracing a full-funnel approach that touches every aspect of the user experience.
Influencers vs Creators: What's the Difference?
A subtle yet significant distinction between the 2:
- Influencers often leverage a persona that resonates with their audience to ‘influence’ consumer choices. They are typically seen as lifestyle leaders and trendsetters.
- On the other hand, creators are content-centric; their primary focus is on producing innovative, original content, often with a specific niche or expertise.
The trend is now leaning towards creators, who are often perceived as more authentic and genuine compared to the more polished and curated presence of traditional influencers.
Influences Types: Nano, Micro & Macro
There are different tiers of influencers:
Type | No. of Followers | Distinct Advantages |
Nano | 200 – 5,000 |
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Micro | 5,000 – 30,000 |
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Macro | > 30,000 |
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Nano influencers are ideal for hyper-local or niche campaigns, while Macro influencers are better suited for large-scale brand launches.
Rise of Nano Influencers
In 2024, we predict Nano influencers to continue emerging as a powerful force in influencer marketing. Despite their smaller followings, they boast high engagement rates and a strong sense of community and trust with their audience.
They are perceived more as peers than celebrities, making their endorsements feel genuine and personal.
Key Metrics of Influencer Marketing
As influencer marketing matures, so does the approach to measuring its success. In 2024, the focus has shifted to more nuanced and comprehensive metrics. Engagement, reach, and views continue to be essential, but there is a growing emphasis on conversion rates, audience sentiment, and the quality of interactions.
Brands are increasingly looking at value-driven metrics over vanity metrics. Engagement metrics like comments, shares, and the nature of feedback are being scrutinised to gauge the true impact of influencers.
Additionally, there’s a focus on the incremental value an influencer brings to a brand, assessing not just their reach but the relevance and resonance of their content with the target audience.
This article is originally published by Partipost:
Starting out in Southeast Asia, Partipost has the vision that everybody has the innate ability to be influential and make a positive impact on others. Redistributing marketing spend from the tech giants back to the everyday people is our mission that we think will have a huge impact on the livelihoods of the majority of people in Southeast Asia. We believe that the Partipost platform will be the tool that will help build on this mission to achieve the vision.