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The Influencer Marketing Lab

The Influencer Marketing Lab is a weekly podcast covering the influencer marketing industry. Each episode Scott Guthrie talks with topic experts about the industry - the business, the tech, the key themes and the media coverage. They examine what's making the news; where it's being reported and why; they then offer a blend of thoughtful analysis. They also dig into the big business themes surrounding influencer marketing. Influencer marketing works. The sector has grown x20 in the last five years and is now valued at $10 billion dollars. But growth spurts are often accompanied by growing pains. Influencer marketing is no exception. The industry is plagued by negative media headlines, charges of influencer fraud, a lack of transparency, and a perception that success is difficult to measure. This podcast gives marketers and business owners the lowdown on this fast-growth sector. Scott Guthrie an influencer marketing management consultant, conference speaker, guest university lecturer, top 10 blogger, and media commentator. World-renowned marketer Mark W. Schaefer has called him "the leading voice of influencer marketing". Take a listen and decide for yourself.

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Sammy Albon - Creator turned Senior Campaign Director

September 07, 2023 • Scott Guthrie • Episode 49

Episode 49 of the Influencer Marketing Lab - a weekly podcast tracking the growth spurts and growing pains of influencer marketing.

The Influencer Marketing Lab is a paid partnership with Tagger by Sprout Social a global leader in revolutionizing how top brands and agencies harness data and analytics to drive creator and influencer marketing strategies.

This week Scott Guthrie is in conversation with Sammy Albon, Senior Campaign Director at agency, What They Said.

In this episode we discuss:

What authenticity means from the point of view of a creator and from a brand's point of view
Why A is for authenticity and affinity. But why A is for All
We talk de-influencing
The benefits of long-term brand collaborations with creators
How brands can effectively work with creators in their promoted media

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