Whether you’re in the planning phase of your first influencer marketing campaign or brainstorming ways to grow and scale your brand’s affiliate marketing program, you’re likely considering the best types of influencer partnerships for your company. Sure, it’s tempting to go after the big fish: The mega-influencers with millions of followers who promote products and seem to rake in conversions. That said, sometimes it pays—literally—to expand your search and consider those with smaller follower counts but high engagement and conversion rates.
That’s where micro- and macro-influencers come in. These publishers have audiences ranging from a few thousand to one million followers, providing plenty of flexibility and access to potential buyers. And while the range of followers may seem extreme, there are ways to strategically use their influencer services for certain products, services, or elements of your campaign. In doing so, you can simultaneously grow your brand awareness, build trust with potential buyers, and achieve your marketing goals.
Read on to learn more about the differences between micro- and macro-influencers. You’ll also find insights into how to choose which type of influencer is best for your brand’s campaign.
Micro- and macro-influencers are categories describing influencers with varying follower counts. These affiliate publishing partners may be bloggers, content creators, deals or review sites, or even media outlets. However, the defining characteristic of micro- and macro-influencers is the size of their audiences.
Micro-influencers are generally publishers with a total audience of a few thousand to 100,000 followers. On the other hand, macro-influencers have an audience of 100,000 to 1,000,000 followers. You may also see terms like nano-influencers (those with 1,000 to 10,000 followers) and mega-influencers (those with audiences of 1,000,000 or more) when learning about affiliate types. For this guide, we’ll focus on micro- and macro-influencers.
Take a look at some of the main differences between micro- and macro-influencers to help determine which type of influencer is right for your brand.
Both micro- and macro-influencers offer numerous benefits for brands, along with different strengths, opportunities, and skill sets. But how do you know which type of affiliate partner is right for you?
Micro-influencers may be newer to the market or part of a highly targeted, niche area of the digital world. Regardless, partnering with micro-influencers can have the following benefits:
Considering a macro-influencer for your affiliate marketing program? Here are a few benefits you could enjoy:
Both micro- and macro-influencers can support a successful partnership marketing campaign. So, how do you choose the best type of influencer for your needs? Consider the following questions to help guide your decision:
At Acceleration Partners, our team understands the nuance involved in choosing the right affiliate partner and developing an affiliate marketing strategy. Fortunately, we bring decades of combined experience in influencer services, along with a vetted network of global publishers, to help drive conversions and build impactful influencer partnerships.
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