Social Influencer Obsession

Online influencers are connecting with brands to create connections

Implications - Those highly connected individuals in the social media realm can have big pull when it comes to driving their network to action. Marketers are finding ways to engage and reward influencers, spawning VIP perks for those with online clout who can drive social media conversations about new launches and brands.

Trend Themes

  1. Influencer Marketing — Brands are leveraging the influence of social media personalities to promote their products and services with rewards and perks.
  2. Exclusive Social Networks — By providing privileged access to a network of influential individuals, unique social networking opportunities can be created.
  3. Subscription Services — The latest trend in consumerism, particularly in the influencer marketing space, is the quarterly subscription service model that offers tangible items and connections with curated personalities.

Industry Implications

  1. Marketing — Influencers are being utilized to promote brands, providing valued credibility and access to a niche audience.
  2. Social Networking — Creating social networks for exclusive and influential users provides an incentive for power users to connect and share their experiences with fellow influencers.
  3. Consumer Goods — The subscription service model provides businesses with recurring revenue streams while offering exclusive experiences to consumers.
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7 Featured, 61 Examples:
200,426 Total Clicks
Date Range:
Nov 10 — Mar 15
Trending:
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Featured Examples

Influencer Subscription Gifts
Influencer Subscription Gifts
Quarterly.Co Allows Users to Connect with People & Receive Gift Bags
Subscription services are the latest hot ticket item on consumer wish lists and Quarterly.co is the latest company offering quarterly subscriptions—but with a twist. The ideology of the... MORE
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JacksGap Skype Documentary Features Unique Users of the Communication Platform
After uploading a much-watched compilation of Skype video messages to YouTube, JacksGap was asked by the telecommunications application company to create a webcam chat video on its dollar. An... MORE
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Social Reward Vacations
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Racking up those Twitter friends will finally yield more reward than simply feeling influential and important, not to mention loved and respected; the Palms Las Vegas Klout Klub allows you to use this… MORE
Extremely Exclusive Social Networks
Extremely Exclusive Social Networks
Best of All Worlds is an Online Community for Top Influencers
Now there is a place where the world’s top entrepreneurs, creatives and influencers can go without having to worry about “irrelevant connections”; this place is Best of all Worlds,... MORE
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Impactful Documentaries
The 'Influencers' Film will Provide You with Insight on Your Interactions
This short film 'Influencers' was created to shed light on how influential individuals can be to the world around them. Released as both a web video and an iPad app, this documentary-style short definitely… MORE
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RachhLoves is Joining Forces with the W Network for a Style Series
With a super popular YouTube channel and hundreds of thousands of subscribers, it’s no wonder that the W Network set its sights on fashion and beauty guru RachhLoves for a special partnership.... MORE
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The I Love Stem Campaign Features YouTube Vlogger Hank Green
‘I Love STEM’ is the name of a new TV campaign promoted by global technology manufacturing company Emerson just as the company celebrates its 125th anniversary. The campaign doesn’... MORE

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