
More than 60% of global marketers optimistic about business in 2024
While marketers in many countries are worried about a recession, there is also optimism regarding the business climate and marketing budgets.
SPORTS MARKETING
By our News Team | 2022
Manchester United and Portugal striker has more followers than anyone else on Instagram. But his marketing endorsement comes at a price.
As the 2022 FIFA World Cup approaches in the latter part of this year, an increasing number of brands are putting the finishing touches to strategies that capitalise on the global sporting spectacle.
In recognition of this, Nielsen Sports has just published its Top 10 Most Influential Footballers on Instagram at the 2022 World Cup listing.
Unsurprisingly, Manchester United and Portugal superstar striker, Cristiano Ronaldo, heads the list in terms of both the number of followers he has on Instagram and the media value per post. Ronaldo’s followers total 480-million and the media value per post is US$3,6-million.
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Ronaldo’s Instagram stats also show a 47% increase in followers in the past year.
In second place – once again, unsurprisingly – is Paris Saint-Germain and Argentina striker Lionel Messi, with 360-million followers and $2.6-million of media value per post.
Three of the top five are from Paris team
In third and fourth place are two other PSG players: Neymar of Brazil and Kylian Mbappe of France.
Fifth is Vinicius Junior of Brazil and Real Madrid. After he scored the winning goal in last season’s Champions League final for Real Madrid against Liverpool, his followers increased by a massive 90%.
It’s worth noting that Ronaldo is not just the biggest soccer or sports star on Instagram, but the biggest star, bar none. In the overall follower rankings, he beats reality TV’s Kylie Jenner by a margin of 110-million followers. He is also well ahead of Messi, musician and actress Selena Gomez, and actor and professional wrestler Dwayne Johnson.
Notes the Influencer Marketing Hub website: “Almost all brands and marketers have, at some point, worked with an influencer or have plans to. And most prefer working with smaller influencers who are more authentic and affordable.
“However, if you have a large enough budget and want to reach millions of people via just one post, then celebrities are your best bet. No one can beat the power and influence of a celebrity or match their follower bases.”
While marketers in many countries are worried about a recession, there is also optimism regarding the business climate and marketing budgets.
US industry body warns marketers to be vigilant as programmatic media is ‘complex’ and ‘can be non-transparent’.
Dentsu says big events like the Euro 2024 soccer finals and US presidential election will help to push up spending.
Look for transparency, check results of previous projects, and request an air-tight scope of partnership, advises industry expert.
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With an esteemed academic journey, Dr. Kariisa’s accolades include an Honorary PhD in exemplary community service from the United Graduate College inTexas, an MBA from United States International University in Nairobi, Kenya, a Master’s degree in Computer Engineering from Huazong University in China, and a Bachelor’s degree in Statistics from Makerere University.
Dr. Kariisa pursued PhD research in Computer Security and Identity Management at Security of Systems Group, Radboud University in Nijmegen, Netherlands. As a dynamic educator, he has shared his expertise as a lecturer of e-Government and Information Security at both Makerere University and Radboud University.
Dr Kin did his PhD research in Computer Security and Identity Management at Security of Systems Group, Radbond University in Nigmegen, Netherlands. He previously served as a lecturer of e-Government and Information Security at Makerere University in Kampala, Uganda and Radbond University in Netherlands.
Dr Kin did his postgraduate courses in Strategic Business Management, Strategic Leadership Communication and Strategies for Leading Successful Change Initiatives at Harvard University, Boston USA.