Building Meaningful Influencer Partnerships with ZoomInfo's Justin Levy | Ep 11
May 21, 2024
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Justin Levy, Head of Social Media Influencer Marketing at ZoomInfo, shares his expertise on building effective influencer partnerships. He emphasizes the importance of nurturing authentic relationships over quick sales, and how aligning with the right influencers can enhance campaign success. Levy discusses various tiers of influencers, creative low-budget campaign strategies, and the necessity of leadership support for influencer programs. He highlights innovative marketing examples, showcasing that even small initiatives can create significant buzz.
Establishing long-term influencer relationships through meaningful engagement is essential for building trust and ensuring successful partnerships.
Brands should prioritize engagement metrics over follower counts when selecting influencers, aligning their goals with the appropriate influencer tiers for maximum impact.
Deep dives
Building Long-Term Relationships with Influencers
Establishing long-term relationships with influencers is crucial for effective B2B marketing. Instead of jumping straight into pitching, brands should prioritize meaningful engagement with potential influencers by leaving thoughtful comments on their content. This gradual approach allows brands to build trust and familiarize influencers with their presence, which enhances the likelihood of positive interactions. It is essential for brands to view influencer relationships as mutually beneficial partnerships, rather than one-sided transactions that only focus on what brands want.
Selecting the Right Influencers for Campaigns
Choosing the appropriate influencers requires careful consideration of engagement levels rather than strictly follower counts. Influencers fall into various tiers based on their follower numbers, where smaller, niche influencers can offer higher engagement in specific areas, while larger influencers may yield broader awareness. Brands must align their campaign goals with the type of influencers they engage, as each tier serves different marketing objectives. Understanding these dynamics helps brands avoid reliance on mere follower numbers and allows for more strategic influencer partnerships.
Maximizing ROI on a Limited Budget
Marketing campaigns do not need to be expansive to yield significant results, even when budgets are tight. Innovative approaches, like creating engaging campaigns around fun concepts or community involvement, can attract attention without high costs. For example, low-cost initiatives such as sending personalized gifts or organizing creative content events can significantly enhance engagement and brand awareness. By focusing on unique and meaningful experiences, even marketers with limited budgets can achieve impressive returns on investment.
In this episode of Stop the Scroll, host Brianna Doe interviews Justin Levy, an influencer marketing expert, about strategies and best practices for B2B brands looking to get started with influencer marketing. They discuss how to build relationships with creators, influencer partnership structures, getting leadership buy-in on campaigns, and budget-friendly tactics.
Justin Levy - Head of Social Media Influencer Marketing and Community at ZoomInfo. 15+ years experience in influencer marketing. Named a top B2B marketing influencer. Author and speaker on influencer marketing and social media.