Why Influencer Marketing Is The New King of Content [Infographic]

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Buyers look to influencers before they make purchase decisions. Influencer Marketing is the easiest way to gain access to potential buyers and establish trust.

Blogs influence purchases

Blogs are the third most influential #digital resource when making overall purchases #blogging

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Consumers TRUST influencers more than brands

92% trust other’s recommendations over brand content #influencermarketing

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3x to 10x Increase in Conversion Rates

Sharing your content through influencers in your industry increases conversion rate by at least 3-10x higher than other content.

Marketers rate industry relevance, content quality and influencer personas (their personality) higher than popularity when choosing an influencer.

Working with influencers can fulfill many different types of goals

Brand Awareness
Education
SEO Authority
Social Following
Damage Control
Sales
Trust
UGC

Source: The Shelf

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Glenn Gow

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