E-Coffee with Experts

How Influencers Actually Drive Real Sales


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In this episode of E-coffee with Experts, Austin Willman sits down with Madeleine Hooper, Director of Brand & Social Media Marketing at 12th Tribe, to break down how luxury brands, influencer marketing, and experiential activations actually drive real business results.


From behind-the-scenes insights into Camp Poosh and working with high-profile brands, to understanding why perception, pricing, and control shape consumer behavior, this conversation is packed with actionable insights for founders, marketers, and agency owners.


You’ll learn why experiential marketing is becoming more powerful in an AI-driven world, how to measure ROI from offline campaigns, and what separates luxury brands from commodity businesses.


Madeleine also shares how to approach influencer marketing differently depending on scale, how to build trust with creators, and why quality always beats quantity when it comes to partnerships.


If you're a founder, marketer, or agency owner looking to increase perceived value, attract higher-paying clients, and build a stronger brand in 2026 and beyond—this episode is for you.


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In this episode, we discuss:


00:00 - 00:45: AI vs Real Life: Why Experiences Matter More

00:45 - 02:00: What Camp Poosh Actually Is

02:00 - 03:15: Making Brand Activations Feel Unique

03:15 - 04:30: Why People Are Craving Real Experiences Again

04:30 - 05:50: The Weird Side of AI Taking Over

05:50 - 07:00: What AI Should Actually Be Used For

07:00 - 08:30: Luxury Isn’t Perfection… It’s Control

08:30 - 10:00: How Luxury Brands Design Their Experiences

10:00 - 11:30: Why People Pay More (It’s Not Quality)

11:30 - 13:00: The Psychology Behind Expensive Brands

13:00 - 14:30: Pricing Strategy: Why Cheap Can Hurt You

14:30 - 16:00: How To Attract High-Paying Clients

16:00 - 17:30: Influencer Marketing: What Actually Works

17:30 - 19:00: Quality vs Quantity (Big Lesson)

19:00 - 20:30: How To Pick The Right Influencers

20:30 - 22:00: Why Brand Fit Matters More Than Reach

22:00 - 23:30: Cancel Culture & Influencer Risks

23:30 - 25:00: Building Long-Term Creator Relationships

25:00 - 26:30: The Future of Marketing Teams

26:30 - 28:00: Why Collaboration Is The New Career Path

28:00 - 29:30: Freelance vs Full-Time: What’s Changing

29:30 - 30:45: Infinite Opportunities With AI + Internet

30:45 - 32:00: Advice For Marketing Leaders (Next 12 Months)

32:00 - 33:15: Don’t Burn Out + Use AI Smartly

33:15 - 34:52: Final Thoughts


 Connect with Madeleine Hooper


 https://www.linkedin.com/in/madeleinenhooper/

 http://bymadeleinehooper.com/


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