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How do you keep your influencers happy and avoid burnout?

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Influencer marketing is a powerful way to reach your target audience, boost your brand awareness, and generate trust and loyalty. But it also comes with some challenges, especially when it comes to keeping your influencers happy and avoiding burnout. Influencers are not just content creators, they are also human beings with their own needs, goals, and emotions. If you want to maintain a long-term and mutually beneficial relationship with your influencers, you need to respect their boundaries, support their growth, and reward their efforts. Here are some tips on how to do that.

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1 Communicate clearly and regularly

One of the most important aspects of influencer marketing is communication. You need to communicate your expectations, goals, feedback, and deadlines clearly and regularly with your influencers. You also need to listen to their ideas, concerns, and suggestions. Communication is not only about exchanging information, but also about building trust and rapport. Make sure you use the preferred channels and tools of your influencers, and avoid spamming them with unnecessary messages. Also, be respectful of their time zones, schedules, and personal lives.

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2 Provide creative freedom and flexibility

Influencers are not your employees, they are your partners. They have their own style, voice, and audience. If you want them to create authentic and engaging content for your brand, you need to give them creative freedom and flexibility. Don't micromanage them or impose strict guidelines that limit their expression. Instead, collaborate with them and co-create content that aligns with both your brand values and their personal brand. Also, allow them to choose the format, platform, and frequency of their content, as long as it meets your objectives and KPIs.

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Sasha Wallinger

CEO, Chief Marketing Officer | Innovation &Entrepreneurial Strategist| Founder| Board Member I Global Business Growth Expert connecting fashion, technology and sustainability.
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The most important element to drive your ability to collaborate with influencers is that you are endeavoring to do just that, partner, not feed information to them. You are selecting an influencer because they offer your brand a unique value, a specialized audience and a niche communications arm that you can't achieve without them. When you empower the influencers that you partner with to truly interpret your IP with their audiences, they will transform from a transactional to authentic supporter of your brand for many years to come.

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3 Offer fair and transparent compensation

Influencer marketing is not free, it is an investment. You need to offer fair and transparent compensation to your influencers, based on their reach, engagement, quality, and impact. Compensation can take different forms, such as cash, products, services, discounts, commissions, or exposure. Whatever you choose, make sure you negotiate it upfront, and pay it on time. Don't try to lowball your influencers or ask for more than what was agreed. Also, don't expect them to work for free or for exposure only, unless they are genuinely interested in your brand and cause.

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4 Recognize and appreciate their work

Influencers are not just numbers, they are people. They need recognition and appreciation for their work, just like anyone else. You need to show them that you value their contribution, and that you care about their success. You can do that by giving them positive feedback, testimonials, shout-outs, referrals, or rewards. You can also feature them on your website, social media, newsletter, or blog. And don't forget to say thank you, and celebrate their milestones and achievements.

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Jeff Sykes

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In my experience, the work with an Influencer continues after the activation/collaboration is completed. Something I like to do is l keep tabs on all the Influencers I’ve collaborated with on their social platforms by interacting with their posts and celebrating their successes. I believe in creating long-term relationships that span multiple projects, and when my company likes their post it keeps my brand in their mind. So when I reach out again for some original content these Influencers are more keen to partner again.

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5 Support their growth and development

Influencers are not static, they are dynamic. They want to grow and develop their skills, knowledge, and network. You need to support their growth and development, and help them reach their potential. You can do that by providing them with training, coaching, mentoring, or resources. You can also introduce them to other influencers, brands, or experts in your niche. And you can invite them to your events, webinars, podcasts, or collaborations. By supporting their growth and development, you are not only helping them, but also strengthening your relationship and increasing your influence.

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6 Respect their boundaries and well-being

Influencers are not machines, they are human beings. They have their own boundaries and well-being, and they need to protect them. You need to respect their boundaries and well-being, and avoid putting too much pressure or demand on them. You can do that by being realistic and reasonable with your expectations, and by understanding their limitations and challenges. You can also check in with them regularly, and ask them how they are feeling and coping. And you can encourage them to take breaks, rest, and recharge. By respecting their boundaries and well-being, you are not only showing them compassion, but also preventing burnout and turnover.

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7 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?

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Sasha Wallinger

CEO, Chief Marketing Officer | Innovation &Entrepreneurial Strategist| Founder| Board Member I Global Business Growth Expert connecting fashion, technology and sustainability.
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With AI and emerging technology impacting a great deal of how we develop marketing and branding strategies, Avatars are being created to act as influencers. This means that we will begin to experiment with influencers who have been custom built to speak on behalf of and represent the brands that they are created by or for. This impacts the influencer landscape, and is an increasing conversation and choice on behalf of brands if they are looking to arm their communications strategies with IRL or virtual influencers. More importantly, the target audience needs to be considered when determining if a virtual or IRL influencer is the right choice for your brand.

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1 Communicate clearly and regularly

2 Provide creative freedom and flexibility

3 Offer fair and transparent compensation

4 Recognize and appreciate their work

5 Support their growth and development

6 Respect their boundaries and well-being

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1 Communicate clearly and regularly

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4 Recognize and appreciate their work

5 Support their growth and development

6 Respect their boundaries and well-being

7 Here’s what else to consider

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