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INFLUENCER MARKETING
By our African Marketing Confederation News Team | 2024
International study confirms macro-influencers typically cost direct-to-consumer marketers 18 times more than nano-influencers.
Researchers from four international universities have published a new study that examines the effectiveness of paid influencer endorsements, particularly for direct-to-consumer (DTC) firms.
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The study, appearing in the American Marketing Association’s peer-reviewed Journal of Marketing, is titled ‘Revenue Generation through Influencer Marketing’.
This new study explores the effectiveness of paid influencer endorsements, particularly for DTC firms. The research sheds light on the entire influencer marketing funnel – from followers on Instagram, to reached followers, to engagement with the sponsored posting, and to actual revenue.
Looking at the achieved immediate revenue and the related cost, the research team finds there is a significant gap in understanding the true ROI of these campaigns and homes in on a key challenge for DTC companies: identifying influencers who drive positive ROI.
“Our investigation led us to an intriguing conclusion, namely that nano-influencers, with a smaller following, are more cost-effective in revenue generation compared to their macro counterparts, who boast larger followings,” says study co-author Dr Maximilian Beichert of the University of Mannheim.
“This finding challenges the prevalent industry norm that places a higher value on influencers with larger audiences.”
The study finds that the engagement between influencers and their followers plays a crucial role in this dynamic; in essence, a more intimate connection between nano-influencers and their audiences leads to more effective marketing outcomes.
“Interestingly, our results do not negate past findings that favour macro-influencers. We propose that the rapid growth of social media platforms and the subsequent increase in followership sizes have led to a shift in the influencer landscape. What was once considered a macro-influencer is now potentially falling into the micro category,” states Andreas Bayerl, an Assistant Professor at Erasmus University.
Additionally, past research often did not incorporate complex measures like ROI, primarily due to the unavailability of relevant data. A key aspect of this study is examining the level of engagement before a sponsored post.
“We follow social capital theory, which suggests that influencers with more followers might encounter lower engagement levels with their followers,” comments Professor Jacob Goldenberg of Reichman University.
“We also use language style matching (LSM) to delve deeper into the relationship between influencers and their followers. Our findings indicate that nano-influencers align more closely with their followers’ communication styles, enhancing their relatability and effectiveness in influencer marketing.”
Important lessons for marketers
Among the implications for DTC firms and their marketing teams:
“DTC firms and marketers should consider the powerful impact of nano-influencers and the significant engagement they foster with their audiences,” says Lanz.
“By doing so, they can unlock new potentials in influencer marketing, ensuring that their investments yield higher returns.”
You can read more about the study here.
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