It's a lazy Saturday and I'm scrolling through my News Feed, past the people #FeelingTheBern and the latest Pinterest (fail) recipe, when I see a sponsored post that actually catches my eye. Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine is running their annual dog photo contest. The terms are...

26 April, 2016

On April 12th Group High will be hosting The Outreach Marketing Virtual Summit. This one-time event will allow you to partake in a virtual conference environment where you can network with others during the event and ask all of your questions about influencer marketing and...

05 April, 2016

There are so many people these days that aspire to become a full-time, work-from-home influencer. They see other influencers writing sponsored blog posts, snagging products for free, and getting access to exclusive events, and they want in on the action. But what they don’t realize...

28 March, 2016

Whenever I try to describe what influencers are and what they do to anyone outside of the social media industry, I find that people generally have a misconceived notion about what they actually do. Typically one of the first things that I hear is, “I...

21 March, 2016

The concept of “influencer marketing” is nothing new. For decades, brands and the advertising industry have gravitated toward using the notable, famous, and controversial as the face of their product endorsements. The thought process was that celebrities, due to their famous nature, were trustworthy enough...

15 March, 2016

What exactly is an influencer anyway? An influencer has a ‘loud’ voice, substantial reach, and a significant network, including followers, readers, or viewers. He or she has the ability to sway opinions of a specific audience by association. Working with influencers is an essential part of growing...

11 March, 2016

Hunting for the perfect content creators for your social media strategy isn’t always an easy feat. When your client’s needs venture far from the realm of family, food, or beauty, it’s time to get especially creative in your search. In the world of content creators,...

09 March, 2016
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