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We’re used to hearing “influencer” and thinking of beauty TikTokers or viral creators — but in this context, influence is about credibility, consistency and deep community ties, not follower counts or algorithm darlings

Studies show that friends and family are still the most trusted sources when it comes to making purchasing decisions, with consumers more likely to buy a product they have experienced. Up against this kind of scrutiny, it is important for brands to select a host with a proven following and high engagement rates, and up to the influencer to promote... See more

The influencer market will be, by some estimates, worth close to $15 billion in just a few years, with hundreds of thousands of people earning sizable income from viral videos and social posts. By Karat’s own count, there are over a million professional full-time creators globally who earn at least $80,000 a year—but many of them have trouble... See more

photos of an influencer on vacation or playing with her children. While it can be understandably difficult for influencers to muster the same enthusiasm, personal touch, and audience outreach with sponsored and organic content, the degree to which influencers were successful at it correlated directly with their value in the marketplace. By further

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