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How do I create authentic influencer marketing campaigns?

  1. Set a single clear goal (awareness, leads, sales) and target audience + platform (TikTok for Gen Z, Instagram for aspiration visuals, YouTube for long-form).
  2. Find creators: search platform hashtags, use creator marketplaces (Upfluence, CreatorIQ, Aspire), or scout micro-influencers (10–100k) with niche trust.
  3. Vet quickly: recent posts, consistent voice, real engagement (comments > likes ratio, steady follower growth), audience demographics (ask creator for insights).
  4. Pitch a short, benefit-focused brief with brand pillars, non-negotiables (mentions, disclosure), and 70–80% creative freedom — give content examples (unboxing, tutorial, POV, challenge) not scripts.
  5. Agree deliverables, timeline, and mixed compensation (flat fee + affiliate link or promo code + performance bonus).
  6. Track and optimize: use unique UTM links, promo codes, and view-through metrics; run a small test with 3–5 creators, measure CPA/CTR, double down on top performers and convert to longer partnerships.

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