#297 - William Gasner, Stack Influence: How To Win With MicroInfluencers
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Episode brought to you by More Staffing) & Capital One)*Join 15k founders and marketers & get our pod highlights delivered directly to your inbox with the DTC Pod Newsletter)!*On this episode of DTC pod we cover:1. Introduction of Guest: William Gasner2. Concept of Micro-Influencer Marketing3. Importance of Data Analysis in Influencer Marketing4. The Role of Stack Influence5. Influencer-Brand Collaboration Strategies6. Potential Challenges in Influencer Marketing7. Future Predictions and Social Media TrendsTimestamps03:18 Smaller creators provided cost-effective marketing solutions.07:41 Platforms expand influencer markets, management solutions emerge.10:13 Authentic brand representation through product compensation model.14:32 Building brand momentum is crucial for creators.17:43 Setting expectations, volume over obsessing, multi-platform challenges.22:41 Early brand content strategy: test, validate, scale.24:28 Influencer marketing and positive branding are crucial.27:02 Managing creators varies from handholding to autonomy.31:02 Oatley's genius ad went viral with ping-pong.36:33 Analyze data, control experiments, avoid simultaneous initiatives.39:02 Halo effect leads to replicated, influential content.41:56 Organic content gains trust, but ads deter buyers.45:54 QVC essential in US, influencer evolution, social commerce.47:42 Stackinfluence.com: Find us on all socials. Email.*Shownotes powered by *Castmagic)Past guests & brands on DTC Pod include Gilt, PopSugar, Glossier, MadeIN, Prose, Bala, P.volve, Ritual, Bite, Oura, Levels, General Mills, Mid Day Squares, Prose, Arrae, Olipop, Ghia, Rosaluna, Form, Uncle Studios & many more. 

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William Gasner)** - Co-Founder & Chief Marketing Officer at Stack Influence)Ramon Berrios) - Co-Founder of Trend.io)Blaine Bolus) - Co-Founder of **Castmagic)