
From guesswork to precision: How to identify B2B Influencers to drive growth
- E353
- 53:49
- May 10th 2023
If you're feeling frustrated and defeated because your purpose-driven influencer marketing efforts aren't generating the brand reach and revenue you hoped for, then you are not alone!
Meet Niklas Hartmann, a seasoned influencer marketing expert who has been in the industry since he was 18. Currently the Head of Influencer Marketing at Reachon, a Frankfurt-based agency, Niklas has helped numerous companies realize successful influencer marketing campaigns, from researching appropriate influencers to analyzing campaign performance.
With a keen eye for negotiation and a deep understanding of how to approach influencers, Niklas has successfully navigated the challenges of influencer marketing campaigns, particularly in the B2B space. Through his journey, Niklas has learned the importance of purpose-driven brands and how they play a crucial role in successful influencer marketing.
In this episode, you will be able to:
- Appreciate the power of purposeful branding in catalyzing influencer marketing triumph.
- Decode the significance of metrics and campaign flexibility in steering influencer marketing endeavors toward success.
- Learn to zero in on and strike deals with relevant B2B influencers.
- Concentrate on fostering relationships to navigate leads toward conversion smoothly.
- Tinker with various marketing approaches that synergize with influencer marketing to boost lead generation.
Some areas we cover in this episode include:
- Define your target audience and goals before starting an influencer marketing campaign.
- Be consistent and show up every week to create content for your audience.
- Collaborate with other influencers to grow your reach and audience faster.
- Use long-term strategies such as working with podcast hosts or creating joint posts with other influencers.
- Invest in your employees and help them become in-house influencers in their respective niches.
- Use LinkedIn to find and approach potential influencers in your industry.
- Use AI technology for influencer identification and executing influence campaigns.
- Measure the effectiveness of your influencer marketing campaigns to justify the investment.
- Ensure compliance with regulations and authenticity of influencer partnerships.
- Incorporate influencer marketing into your overall marketing strategy for maximum impact.
- And much, much more.
Predictable B2B Success
The Predictable B2B Success podcast is about creating predictable growth in a business. This is a podcast for founders, business owners, and marketing and sales executives.
In each podcast episode, we unpack an aspect of creating business growth predictably. We look at how we can expand our influence and strategies to boost sales through the creation of remarkable experiences, empathetic content, and conversations.
Each episode features an interview with a founder, sales or marketing executive, or thought leader in the B2B space. We might be bringing on well-known authors or hosts of popular podcasts but most importantly you’ll hear from those who have hands-on experience in creating predictable B2B success. Through each episode, we’ll be helping you explore the best ways to create predictable purpose-driven growth of a business and sustainable revenue growth.
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