What is an Influencer?
Definition:
- Influencers are people with influence on social media channels which help sell products or brands.
- Influencer Marketing has cemented itself as a channel for brands of all shapes and sizes.
- Any product recommendation from an influencer serves as a form of social endorsement.
- There’s an influencer to suit every kind of business and marketing campaign.
- The bigger the influencer, the wider and less targeted their reach will be.
- Mega or macro influencers are ideal for big brands with broad appeal and large budgets.
- Micro and nano influencers are ideal for start-ups and niche brands wanting targeted growth.
TYPE: MEGA – Celebrity
- Celebrity on social media and in real life
- Followers: 500k – 1M+
- Casts a wide net
- Diverse following
TYPE: MACRO
- Followers: 100k – 500k
- More targeted than mega influencers
- Appeals to a large cross-section of the population
- Reliable brand ambassador due to experience
TYPE: MICRO
- Followers: 3k – 100k
- Niche following
- Relatable and believable
- Often used in bulk for campaigns
TYPE: NANO
- Followers: < 3k
- Strong influence in local communities
- Niche, interest-based following
- Trusted and admired by their audience