7 INFLUENCER MARKETING TRENDS FOR 2020

7 INFLUENCER MARKETING TRENDS FOR 2020

7 INFLUENCER MARKETING TRENDS FOR 2020 A guest blog by Christina Garnett     One thing is for sure, 2020 is going to be a wild ride. Influencer marketing continues to be a hot button issue for brands, agencies, and users alike. As algorithms change, and new platforms such as Tik Tik emerge, how can today’s influencers thrive in 2020?   The answer is yes - they need to adapt.   More and more brands have determined that influencer marketing can be a valuable addition to their digital content strategy, but they still want to ensure that they see a return on investment. For influencers to continue to maximize brand and agency deals, as well as increase their reach, they will need to prepare. Accordingly, I have created a list of the top 7 influencer marketing trends of 2020.   Like Removals   Facebook is currently testing like removals in non-US countries around the world, and there is a consensus of the positives that could result. Influencers should not see this as an obstacle to their success but rather an opportunity to adapt. They are going to have to up their content and analytics game. So how can they adapt and prepare for the effects of these removals?   (1) More influencers (macro and micro) will utilize media kits and provide reports to showcase their reach. With Instagram and Facebook hiding likes in countries across the world, influencers will still be able to see those likes; they won’t be audience facing. Influencers won’t be able to select as quickly based on their content’s success, so they will need to...
10 WAYS YOU CAN MAKE YOUR BUSINESS MORE SUSTAINABLE IN 2020

10 WAYS YOU CAN MAKE YOUR BUSINESS MORE SUSTAINABLE IN 2020

10 WAYS YOU CAN MAKE YOUR BUSINESS MORE SUSTAINABLE IN 2020  Based on an original article & video by Michelle Harris  Ways your #business can be #environmentallyfriendly #Recycle#Reduce printing #Upcycle furniture Allow #remoteworking Use LED bulbs Use local businesses Walk or cycle to work Reduce water usage Use #green cleaning products Replace old appliances with #energyefficient ones pic.twitter.com/43WuR9S8Ir — Michelle D Harris - Social Media (@michelledh) January 30, 2020   There are significant benefits for your business and the environment if you run your business based on sustainable principles. It’s much easier than you think so with that in mind, we have created this simple checklist for you.   1. Recycle   Business recycling will reduce your carbon footprint and will not only have a positive impact on the environment but also your business finances. Paper: – coloured, paper, documents, newspapers. Electronics, ink cartridges, Glass, Tins, Food waste, and old furniture   2. Reduce   We can reduce our printing costs by: Doing a test page weekly so the ink doesn’t try up and then we are wasting that ink. Preview your print before you print it out, there is are a selection to tick on the Print page. Reduce printing by using smaller margins, or font size. Or switch to using digital resources   3. Upcycle   Before you throw out that old office furniture try to think how you might be able to upcycle it, or maybe some else can so donate it to a charity shop or someone you know that might like it.   4. Consider Remote Working & Online Meetings   I love remote...