Master's Thesis from the year 2020 in the subject Communications - Public Relations, Advertising, Marketing, Social Media, grade: 1,0, Klagenfurt University, language: English, abstract: In the field of marketing, influencer promotions evolved to an established strategy to spread awareness about brands and to target potential customers. Especially the beauty industry utilizes the strategic communication approaches through the embeddedness of products into the creative content of influencers in order to persuade consumers. The purpose of this research paper is to examine the influencing power of those digital opinion leaders while comparing this potential with traditional print advertisements in magazines. In this process, particular focus has been laid on the perceived credibility of both marketing techniques applied on the luxury cosmetic market in Austria. Through a quantitative survey with paper and pencil questionnaires, data on attitudes and perceptions of 120 respondents could be gathered in Klagenfurt. Results of the study reveal that influencer advertisings are not automatically more influencing than traditional print advertisements. However, a positive pre-attitude towards beloved influencers affect people to develop a more positive attitude towards brands and products that were advertised by social media opinion leaders. These findings suggest that luxury cosmetic brands should create a marketing mix that implements a complementary storytelling strategy between influencer promotions and print advertisements. Thereby, companies can target influencer followers as well as consumers of older generations to achieve a communication concept which attract potential customers in a diversified way.

This is one of the first textbooks to explore the phenomenon of Influencer Marketing and how it fits within marketing communications to build brands and their communities. Influencers – those who can impact a brand’s marketing and advertising strategies as well as build brand communities – are making extensive use of the new digital and traditional communications platforms. Influencers offer brands the ability to deliver the “right” communication and marketing messages to a specific target audience. Across four core sections, this book brings together the key theory and practical implications of this new marketing tool: how it works as part of communications campaigns, including how to select the right influencers and measure their success, the dark side of influencer marketing, and the legal and ethical framework. With contributions from authors across the globe, each chapter is also accompanied by an in- depth case study – from the Kardashians to Joe Wicks – that demonstrates how the theory translates to practice. Influencer Marketing is important reading for advanced, postgraduate and executive education students of Marketing, Digital Marketing, Marketing Communications, Brand Management and Public Relations. With its accessible style and practical content, it is also highly valuable for Marketing Communications, Branding and PR specialists.

In the next few years, brands are on track to spend billions of dollars on influencer marketing. This form of marketing—currently utilized with great success on Instagram and YouTube—is not a short-lived fad, but a tectonic shift for the future of digital advertising. It's the way of the future, and the responsibility is on business leaders to keep up. Modern marketing professionals looking to adopt influencer marketing for their brands face equally modern challenges. Like finding the right talent, tracking and measuring results and quantifying how this new marketing opportunity aligns with the overall strategy. Influencer Marketing for Brands is the field guide for the digital age. After working with hundreds of brands from across the globe, author Aron Levin shares his insider knowledge gained from research, strategy, and hands-on experience from more than 10,000 successful collaborations with influencers on Instagram and YouTube. He provides you with valuable insights that help you eliminate guesswork and avoid common mistakes. More importantly, he shows you how to turn influencer marketing into a scalable and sustainable marketing channel. The digital media landscape grows more complicated by the hour, and influencer marketing is no exception. Influencer Marketing for Brands breaks down the art and science of influencer marketing and helps you synthesize, contextualize and transform this new way of creating and distributing content with powerful formulas, proven strategies, and real-world examples. What You Will Learn Plan effective influencer marketing campaigns using a simple 3-step formulaCreate top performing YouTube videos that drive website traffic, app installs and salesUnderstand what to pay for influencer marketing and how much you should invest if you're just starting out Who This Book is For Marketing and agency professionals, influencers and content creators, marketing students, those who are looking for more effective forms of advertising and are generally interested in understanding the new and evolving digital media landscape.

Winfluence by award-winning digital strategist Jason Falls, is THE authoritative book about influencer marketing from the perspective of businesses and brands. An invaluable guidebook for marketing managers, small business owners, marketing consultants and agencies alike, the book explains how influencers came to be, how they came to be so powerful, why so many brands are counting on influencer marketing for business success and how anyone who is not, now can. This book not only explains the who, what, when, where, and why of influencer marketing but then adds the how—more specifically and predictably than other books can hope for. It offers detailed guidelines, case studies, cutting-edge ideas, how-tos for measuring success, and more to help any business owner, marketer, agency account person, or digital strategist see and seize the opportunity to drive business results. Through a series of narrative stories, interviews, and case studies, the book illustrates how to take what many people consider good influencer marketing to a new level of success from a long-tail perspective—not short-term, one-off executions.

For those involved in marketing and sales, this book offers essential analysis of how to identify who has influence, how they apply it, and how marketers can turn it to their advantage. This work is one of the first books to give an overview of one of the fastest growing marketing techniques to have emerged in the last ten years.

The easy way to get 'in' with influencer marketing Are you a marketing guru looking to stay at the top of your game? Then you need to be in the know on influencer marketing. A hybrid of content marketing and native advertising, influencer marketing is an established trend in marketing that identifies and targets individuals with influence over potential buyers. Although this has usually meant focusing on popular celebrities and Internet personalities, there is a new wave of 'everyday consumers' that can have a large impact. In Influencer Marketing For Dummies, you'll find out how to market to those who rock social media—and, subsequently, grow your brand. Influencer marketing relies on building strong relationships with customers. With the help of this hands-on, friendly guide, you'll discover how to build superior customer service and experience, make strong interactions with customers, and encourage organic and authentic sharing about your brand. Measure the most impact that content has on your overall marketing strategy Find influencers: it's not just a numbers game or a 'who's who' of social media Engage with influencers once you've found them Recognize the best practices of influencer marketing and outreach If you're a marketer, media agency professional, business owner, or anyone else who works hard to bring brands, products, and services to the largest audience possible, Influencer Marketing For Dummies is the go-to guide you don't want to be without.

What is Influencer Marketing? Influencer marketing is a strategy that uses the influence of people or entities with great reach and credibility to promote products or services. These influencers, who can be celebrities, niche-specific experts, or thought leaders, help brands reach their target audiences more effectively and authentically than traditional advertising methods. This approach is based on the principle that recommendations made by reputable and trustworthy figures have a greater impact on consumers' purchasing decisions. Instead of just relying on a brand's direct message, consumers tend to engage more with the message when it comes from someone they admire or trust. Evolution and Growth of the Sector Influencer marketing is not a new concept, but its popularity has exploded with the growth of social media. Platforms such as Instagram, YouTube and TikTok have created a fertile environment for the emergence of new influencers and the evolution of influencer marketing strategies. In recent years, the evolution of social platforms and the increased use of digital media have transformed influencer marketing into an essential tool for brands. Companies have realized that influencer-led campaigns often result in a more significant return on investment (ROI) than traditional advertising campaigns. Impact on Companies' Marketing Strategy Authenticity and Credibility : Influencers have the power to offer an authentic and credible perspective on products and services. Partnering with influencers who share the brand’s values and style can increase public trust in the brand. Precise Targeting : Influencers often have highly segmented audiences. This allows brands to target specific niches more effectively than with mass advertising campaigns. Increased Engagement : Influencer marketing campaigns tend to generate higher levels of engagement. Influencer followers are more likely to interact with promoted content, resulting in greater visibility and impact. Content Generation : Influencers often create high-quality content that brands can reuse in their own campaigns. This not only saves time and resources but also enriches the brand's online presence. Social Proof : Recommendations from influencers act as social proof that can convince other consumers to try a product or service. Conclusion Influencer marketing has become a key part of modern marketing strategies due to its ability to connect brands with consumers in a more personal and authentic way. With the continued growth of social media and the evolution of digital platforms, influencer marketing is set to continue to play a significant role in the way brands communicate with their target audiences.