How to Spot a Fake Social Media Influencer

Social media influencers are a valuable marketing tool for all kinds of businesses. But recently, we’ve seen a growing trend of ‘influencer fraud’, with people tricking businesses into paying them to promote their products. The end result? They get your money and there’s little-to-no increase in leads, sales or awareness for your brand.

So, how can you spot these fake accounts and protect your business? Keeping reading to find out.

A Beginner's Guide to Instagram Influencer Analysis

Instagram influencers can boost awareness, generate leads and increase sales for your business. But not all influencers are equal. So, how do you know which influencer is best for you?

That’s where influencer analysis comes in. By considering key factors, you can determine which Instagram influencer is the best fit for your brand. Read on to find out how to get started…

What is the Value of a Social Media Influencer?

What is the Value of a Social Media Influencer?

Social media influencers can be a powerful ally for any business. But like any investment, it’s important to consider the cost – not to mention the value you get in return.

In truth, there’s far more to social media influencing than the return on investment (ROI) alone. Read on as we look at ways of tracking ROI from influencers on social media, and the value they add elsewhere.

What is a good Instagram engagement rate?

What is a good Instagram engagement rate?

Engagement rate in influencer marketing is a percentage used to measure the level of interaction an influencer typically receives on their content.

In this blog post, we’ll explain how to calculate influencer engagement rates and the kinds of percentages you should be aiming for.

FYI secures partnership with Aldi Taste Kitchen & Instagram star Sara Kiyo - Shisodelicious

Looking to inspire parents with exciting ‘Back to School’ lunchbox recipes, Aldi Taste Kitchen collaborated with Instagram star Shishodelicious back in 2018 to create colourful, plant-based bento box recipe videos.

Watch her videos that gained the brand 250,000 views on YouTube in just over 7 days, in this post!

5 Key Components for a Successful Influencer Marketing Campaign

5 Key Components for a Successful Influencer Marketing Campaign

Marketers across the globe are increasing their influencer marketing budgets for 2019, and by 2022 Influencer marketing ad spend is poised to reach between $5 and $10 billion!

So, what makes a successful influencer marketing campaign? In this blog post, we’ve listed the five key components that we feel deliver the best results.

How to Prevent Influencer Marketing Fraud

Influencer fraud is currently a very real concern for brands across the globe. At FYI, we feel the responsibility falls on agencies like ourselves, to educate brands and marketers on how to improve the integrity, transparency and measurement of influencer marketing.

Read on to find out what we’re doing to prevent influencer fraud and how you can reduce your risk of being duped.

How influencer marketing accelerates the path to purchase

One in three consumers trusts influencer opinions and recommendations when making purchase decisions. Rather than celebrities, they trust people who are just like them – peers with sizeable social followings based on authentic content and the relationship they’ve built with their audiences.

Sound interesting? Read on as we explore how influencer marketing can deliver concrete business results across every stage of the path to purchase.

Influencer Marketing for the Hotel Industry

Generating exposure can be tough for any brand, no matter how big or small. And that goes for the hotel industry too. Unfortunately, it doesn’t matter how beautiful your view is or how crisp your linens are if nobody sees them.

You need to spread the word far and wide, and one of the most incredible ways to do it is with influencer marketing. Keep reading to find out how your hotel brand can take advantage of this up-and-coming trend…