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In this episode, Elena and Rob reveal how influencer marketing’s success hinges on aligning the right influencer with the right product for the right audience.
Topics covered:
- [01:05] “Understanding Influencer Marketing: The Role of Congruence Between Influencers, Products and Consumers”
- [01:21] Examples of good and bad promotion
- [04:35] Influencers in the 18th century
- [05:38] What makes an influencer campaign successful?
- [08:30] The difference between an influencer and a celebrity
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marketingarchitects.com/podcast Resources:
Belanche, D., Casaló, L. V., Flavián, M., & Ibáñez-Sánchez, S. (2021). Understanding influencer marketing: The role of congruence between influencers, products and consumers. *Journal of Business Research, 132*, 186-195.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbusres.2021.03.067.
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