Influencer marketing is a form of social media marketing involving endorsements and product placement from influencers, individuals, and organizations who have expert level of knowledge or social influence in their field. Influencers are those that can affect the buying habits of potential buyers by uploading some form of original content to social media platforms like Instagram, YouTube, or TikTok, for example. The use of influencers to drive important marketing outcomes will continue to grow in 2026 as 67% of marketers indicate that they're planning to boost their influencer budgets with brand awareness being the primary benefit and measure of success from those campaigns. Now, one of the most impactful factors underlying the success of influencer marketing is that consumers say that relatable content drives their purchasing behaviors. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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