In this episode, host Brianna Doe discusses the pay gap between white and black creators in influencer marketing among other industry hot topics.================================Best Moments:(01:48) Qetsiyah shares the results of a poll she conducted on LinkedIn, revealing that many people of color are the only ones on their marketing teams(06:37) They discuss the impact of being the only person of color on a team and the responsibility that comes with it(09:23) Qetsiyah shares her thoughts on the Tarte x Fanita controversy and the brand's history of ignoring people of color(14:32) Brianna provides context on the Fanita situation and her criticism of the pay gap between herself and other creators like Alex Earl(19:51) They question whether Fanita is the right person to lead the conversation about the pay gap, given her divisive approach(24:19) Brianna asks about finding a middle ground when creators quote vastly different rates for the same campaign(28:18) Qetsiyah shares her final thoughts on paying creators fairly, educating oneself, and being sincere in addressing diversity================================Guest Bio:Qetsiyah Jacobson is the founder and head of social at Coachella Studio, where she builds community-focused brands for founders, creatives, and startups. Known for her expertise in community and influencer marketing, Qetsiyah is passionate about promoting diversity in the industry.Website: https://www.kokelastudio.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/qetsiyahjacobson/

In this episode, host Brianna Doe interviews Tobi Oluwole, CEO of Magnate, about Tobi's approach to aligning brand partnerships with his message, leveraging LinkedIn for influencer marketing, and content creation as a founder.==================================================Best Moments:(01:33) Tobi explains the origin of the name "Magnate" and the concept behind his company(02:53) Tobi's approach to choosing brand partnerships that align with his message(05:02) Differentiating between great and not-so-great brand partnerships(08:03) The value of top-of-funnel awareness rather than bottom-of-funnel metrics like sales(10:03) The potential of LinkedIn as a high-intent marketing channel for founders(13:14) The importance of founders building their personal brands to drive traffic and trust(15:17) Tobi's advice for founders starting to create content on LinkedIn(17:38) Leveraging LinkedIn connection requests for lead generation(18:44) The rise of video content on LinkedIn and Tobi's thoughts on it(21:02) Standing out on LinkedIn amid perceived saturation==================================================Guest Bio:Tobi Oluwole is the CEO of Magnate, where he helps founders and entrepreneurs build profitable businesses through LinkedIn content. As a creator who has generated over 200,000,000 impressions on LinkedIn, Tobi partners with brands to create content that aligns with his message and audience.Website: tobioluwole.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thetobioluwole

In this episode of "Stop the Scroll," host Brianna Doe welcomes Lloyd George, a talent manager at Agency Cliquish, where he creates a roster of Black tech and gaming talent, and a content creator himself.===============================================================================Best Moments:(02:06) Brianna and Lloyd discuss the pros and cons of creators publishing video content on LinkedIn(07:17) They delve into the negotiation process for video content creation and brand partnerships, touching on criteria like revisions and compensation(14:14) Brianna brings up Lloyd's openness about his influencer journey and revenue, leading to a discussion on the micro vs. macro influencer debate(21:22) Lloyd shares his controversial thought on how enough micro-influencers can potentially skew the perception of a product being the best in its space(24:13) Lloyd emphasizes the importance of brands building authentic relationships with creators, even those they may not be working with currently===============================================================================Guest Bio:Lloyd George is the talent manager at AgencyClickish, where he creates a roster of Black tech and gaming talent. Outside of work, he is also a content creator himself, focusing on LinkedIn as his preferred platform.Interested in Lloyd's newsletter? Check it out!

In this episode, host Brianna Doe interviews TikTok creator Hanna Goefft, better known as Hanna Gets Hired. Hanna shares her journey into content creation, building her personal brand, and partnering with brands. Listeners can expect to learn tips for overcoming fears around putting yourself out there online, best practices for working with brands as an influencer, and advice for building your own personal brand.==============================================================================Best Moments:(02:09) Overcoming the fear and intimidation of creating video content, building confidence through repeated action, and dealing with negativity/criticism(09:47) The creative process behind Hanna's content creation and how it has evolved over time(12:51) Advice for creators wanting to try short-form video content like dealing with the mindset challenges and exposure therapy(17:46) What Hanna looks for when partnering with brands — providing value to her audience, campaign structure, brand goals, creative freedom, budget(32:12) The importance of personal branding and putting yourself out there through content creation=================================================================From Me, Bri:If this podcast is influencing the way you think about marketing campaigns and influencer marketing, PLEASE go rate and review Stop The Scroll.This helps us bring on even better guests, land sponsors that help us to upgrade the podcast, and CLIMB THE CHARTS!

In this episode of Stop the Scroll, host Brianna Doe interviews Alex Boyd, co-founder of Aware, a LinkedIn analytics and engagement platform. They discuss strategies for building thought leadership on LinkedIn, using creator marketing for demand generation (this idea was really cool), and tips on growing YOUR personal brand and company brand.================================================================Best Moments:(06:17) How Alex built his personal brand on LinkedIn over 5+ years by sharing his knowledge and experiences(08:53) Advice for getting senior executives to buy into thought leadership on LinkedIn(14:02) Using LinkedIn ads to supplement organic thought leadership content(20:55) Transitioning from "influencer marketing" to "creator marketing"(23:00) Aware's creator marketing program structure - no fixed fees, 30% lifetime revenue share================================================================Guest Bio:Alex Boyd is the co-founder of Aware, a LinkedIn analytics and engagement platform used by over 1000 brands. He has grown and sold agencies previously and is now focused on angel investing.Interested in using Aware? Here's my affiliate link!

In this episode of Stop the Scroll podcast, host Brianna Doe discusses a recent influencer marketing event she spoke at hosted by Sprout Social called "Under the Brandfluence". She breaks down what made this event successful from the intentional speaker lineup to promotion strategies to how Sprout Social worked with speakers like herself. Listeners can expect to learn best practices for hosting their own influencer events.Best Moments:(01:04) Sprout Social's influencer marketing event "Under the Brandfluence" and if the event was worth it(02:50) How Sprout Social promoted the event alongside creators, not just speakers(03:57) How they gave speakers great audience demographics & interests + the freedom to create a great session (06:24) Allowing speakers to mention other tools, not just Sprout Social(07:10) Made it easy for the speakers to create content AND co-promote the event

In this episode of "Stop the Scroll", host Brianna Doe digs into the importance of diversity and representation in YOUR influencer marketing campaigns. She provides data showing the demand for diversity among consumers and the benefits diverse campaigns can have. Brianna then offers actionable tips for marketers looking to improve diversity in their influencer programs.=================================================================Best Moments:(01:57) Data shows an increasing percentage of influencer marketing deals going to racial minorities, yet there is still a significant racial pay gap(02:32) 62% of consumers want influencers to represent diverse backgrounds, but only 22% of top influencers are BIPOC(03:26) Incorporating diversity is good business — drives purchasing decisions, brand loyalty, higher ROI(05:46) Don't launch campaigns aimed at minority groups without first engaging THEM in dialogue, and how Bumble learned about this firsthand(06:31) Prioritize diversity in influencer search criteria and partner with agencies focused on diversity(07:32) Practice equitable compensation and give them creative freedom

Obaid Durrani, an innovative B2B marketer with a proven track record of transforming marketing teams, shares his insights into influencer marketing and content creation. He unveils his eight-part 'Easy Mode' framework designed to help B2B companies develop their own media engines. The conversation touches on activating internal creators beyond marketing, the value of vanity metrics as feedback, and the importance of fostering a content-driven culture. Obaid emphasizes adaptability and collaboration in navigating today's challenging marketing landscape.

Katie Penner, Head of Sender Relations at Sendoso, shares her insights on building impactful influencer marketing programs. She discusses the shift from vanity metrics to generating revenue and pipeline. Katie emphasizes the importance of choosing influencers who align with brand values and fostering authentic relationships. The conversation highlights strategies for maximizing ROI and the need for trust and transparency in B2B collaborations. A real-world success story exemplifies effective influencer partnerships in action.

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.