Brand partnerships with influencers often fail—not because of bad products, but because brands bet on the wrong creators. Vanity metrics like follower count do not always translate to real impact. How can businesses identify authentic, high-performing influencers who actually drive engagement and sales?

In this episode, Kalyan Kumar, founder of KlugKlug, reveals:

• Why nano and micro-creators often outperform celebrity influencers
• How to spot fake followers and avoid wasted marketing spend
• The right sales and engagement metrics for creator partnerships
• How brand-influencer relationships are evolving in the digital-first era
• How startups can find and nurture real product evangelists

If you are a marketer, brand owner, or creator, this episode delivers data-backed insights on how to leverage influencer marketing for real business impact.