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We forecast half of all US marketers will use influencer marketing on TikTok, with $989.6 million in US influencer marketing spend going to the platform this year. Here are four specifications TikTok鈥檚 own data found improves creator content. 1. Follow basic best practices. 鈥淎 good creator ad looks like a good TikTok video,鈥� said Rachael Ryan, global research and insights lead at TikTok.

Agencies are buying social and influencer firms. At least 15 influencer marketing firms, which tend to be profitable, were acquired in 2023, per The Information. Stagwell鈥檚 high-profile purchase of Gen Z-focused agency Movers+Shakers could open the door to more acquisitions, as companies cut down on external partners. Marketers are bringing creators in-house.

Instagram is taking advantage of the ban talk by courting smaller creators in the US; abroad, it is expanding its Creator Marketplace to India, Canada, and more markets amid slowing US influencer marketing growth. Our take: TikTok鈥檚 latest solutions give brands powerful tools to create engaging content and connect more deeply with their audiences.

The feature was spotted by an influencer agency employee and shows a "Video" tab that opens a scrollable vertical feed of videos users can like, comment on, or share. While videos can already be posted on LinkedIn, this dedicated feed will be aimed at boosting engagement and discovery of bite-sized professional video content.

That's my problem with influencers is influencers have a big audience and they're always broadcasting out to that audience, but that audience may or may not be in the market for a new bank account. So why are influencers a valuable tool for this? Tiffani Montez:. I would say influencer are a valuable tool just given the amount of trust that Gen Zers place on influencers.

US influencer marketing spend will reach $8.14 billion this year, according to our forecast. But an effective social media presence goes beyond influencer posts. Brands need to make sure they have an organic presence on social media, where existing customers are broadcasting their use of products, in order to encourage prospective customers to buy.

Influencers and creators can enhance shopper experiences in ways that are aligned with loyalty's one-to-one communication goals. Brands need to understand the specific loyalty strengths of each retail partner while allowing customer interests to guide decisions.

The news: Social media influencers have helped lead Gen Zers back to cash. Now 23% of these young consumers use it almost exclusively, according to an online HarrisPoll of 2,118 US and UK adults in 2023. What 鈥渃ash stuffing鈥� entails: Gen Zers are withdrawing large amounts of cash and budgeting by putting it into envelopes, according to Newsweek.

Another digital world appears more like a home where consumers can browse home goods curated by influencer duo Everything Envy. The big takeaway: Ecommerce is still just a small fraction of the retail industry; we expect ecommerce will account for 16.3% of overall US retail sales this year.

The number of US baby boomers that cite following influencers as a top reason for using social platforms has grown 22% since Q2 2021, per GWI. 鈥淥lder lifestyle influencers like Barbara Costello, Lynn Davis, and Gym Tan are helping to increase visibility and representation of boomers on social media channels,鈥� said Ashe. The key to getting them to buy? Earning their trust.

Influencer-led livestreaming: TikTok initially focused on replicating the successful model from China, where influencers encourage viewers to make purchases in real time. However, this approach has faced challenges gaining traction outside of Southeast Asia. Private label brands: A 鈥淭rendy Beat鈥� shopping section launched in the UK sold viral products under TikTok鈥檚 parent company, ByteDance.

But doctors are also using public social platforms for medical information and professional networking. 52% use Facebook as their public platform of choice to join private medical groups. 35% say LinkedIn is the most helpful social platform for learning about Congressional actions and key opinion leader presentations. 62% use Twitter to follow hospitals and professional organizations.