Influencer marketing: more about this strategy

 

As a previous article advanced, there are several types of influencer marketing strategies that will help e-commerce brands grow. One of them is using figures of authority; an expert in a particular sector whose opinion people respect and follow.

However, there is an issue with authoritative influencers. The level of trust that the general population has in these individuals can be lost very quickly if their credibility is questioned. Thus, they have to be very careful when promoting a brand, a product or a service. Additionally, they are pretty expensive. However, the risk of using authorities is lower than celebrities since their audiences are more aligned with the offerings being promoted.

Peers
Also known as micro or nano-influencers, these are the most common types of e-commerce influencers. It can be compared to having something or using an item that everyone does. Since the people you know are using a particular brand, it must be because the products are worth it. So, it plays on consumers’ trust in the opinions of those that they are acquainted with. Peer-influencers are usually the least expensive option and they imply fewer risks. This type of marketing often involves e-commerce merchants creating campaigns using an aggregate of peer influencers and then applying filters such as geography, interest, network, number of prospects, and other variables.


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