Advertisements of the past
In Dave Yovanno’s episode on PartnerUp, he explained, “Influencers are like buyer’s representatives.”
When influencing became a popular concept, people didn’t understand. They thought it was the same thing as Michael Jordan on a cereal box or Tom Brady in a Subway commercial.
In the past, it was an unspoken fact — they were paid a lot to do this. Now, though, there’s a bit more nuance around endorsement. That nuance seems to be working in favor of commerce.
Creating trust, not just shilling products
The creator economy is just getting started. Take a look at the data points in this article. It's undeniable that this is more than just a passing trend.
Katie Jansen
The creator economy as it stands today is a smaller trend nested in something much bigger. The micro-trend might be brands connecting with influencers to communicate products to their audiences.
But the macro-trend it's nested within?
The macro-trend is trust.
Trust will be the word to watch in coming years.
Quote of the Day
If people like you, they will listen to you. But if they trust you, they will do business with you. - Zig Zigler
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