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Top 10 Influencer Marketing Campaigns

Social Media Strategies Summit

Influencer marketing has always been one of the most effective strategies for reaching new audiences. But it isn’t just about engagement; influencers can drive real action. You won’t achieve the desired results if you work with the wrong influencers or target the wrong customers. Still, there are no guarantees.

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The Meme-ification of Instagram

Buffer Social

In particular, we’re noticing an embrace of memes — that historically unpolished, yet highly relatable category of social media content. Keep reading for examples, inspiration, and directions on the meme-ification of Instagram and how to ride the wave. Memes included. Memes are … Relatable.

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Why LinkedIn influencer marketing matters for brands

Sprout Social

When you hear about influencer marketing, you might immediately envision young, attractive individuals posting pictures on Instagram that showcase an immaculately curated lifestyle while highlighting promoted products. Enter LinkedIn influencers. Why LinkedIn influencers? The opinions of LinkedIn influencers carry weight.

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5 Themes We Expect to See Across Social Media in 2024 (ft. Expert Contributions)

Buffer Social

  As we dive into this new era fueled by changing consumer behavior, the influence of AI, and the shifting of how platforms function, certain key trends emerge, painting a picture of a different digital world. But something about 2024 makes me think it stands poised to redefine the social media landscape and the creator economy. 

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Red Bull’s Social Media Strategy: Marketing So Fly, It’s Giving Wings

Keyhole.co

Most cola and energy drink companies began with a product-forward attitude. Dipping into memes and current trends Ideal for quick consumption, memes, and trend-based content have surpassed being mere funny bits into valuable marketing materials for brands. But from the get-go, Red Bull made it all about a certain mindset.

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When influence is confused with popularity

Direct Marketing Observations

I guess this is the week of Influence. Take the Fast Company Influence Project -talk about a sh@#! For the moment, brands like Fast Company need to think long and hard before redefining what influence means. Influence is based on trust and targeted connections, not ego and self-adulation. I was wrong.-

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Wendy’s Social Media Strategy: Serving Humorous Engagement Online

Keyhole.co

However, the brand is equally famous for its notorious brand wars, memes, and tongue-in-cheek marketing strategies. By tracking social media trends , the brand is smart and quick to get ahead of viral memes and trending topics. million LinkedIn: 170K (‘The Wendy’s Company) TikTok: 1.7 Wendy’s food has hordes of ardent loyalists.