As 2017 approaches, keep an eye on brands tapping micro- and mid-tier-influencers to create real, meaningful brand content at a massive scale. Influencer marketing has long been considered “content marketing,” but for some reason, it’s still being forced into a box fit for media and distribution. As the CEO of a Los Angeles-based influencer marketing agency, I’m regularly confronted with this misclassification.Read the full article on Forbes

One of the biggest challenges in marketing today is creating video ads that people actually want to watch. Busting through the social media clutter to grab someone’s attention (and HOLD it) requires a lot of creativity, careful planning and cultural dexterity. Using our recent work with Jack in the Box & Coca-Cola as an example, our CEO John has a few tips you should keep in mind when crafting your strategy.

Influencer marketing is a complex space. After having run dozens of campaigns over the last couple of years, I’ve witnessed many marketers still feeling their way around in the dark when working on influencer campaigns. We often get the same questions over and over again from clients, meaning one thing is certain: They’re not alone in their influencer marketing challenges. Let’s take a look at the biggest challenges brands face when executing campaigns – and how to solve them.Read more on Forbes

So you're launching an Influencer Marketing campaign. Fantastic! Now for the first, and most crucial, question: what type of influencers are right for your program? Celebrity? Mid-Tier? Micro? A mix? It's a make or break decision, that really depends on your goals.

Here we lay out what you need to know when working with celebrity influencers. Watch, and let us know your thoughts.

It's been a few weeks since Instagram rolled out its Snapchat doppelganger, Instagram Stories, and the Internet is still in fevered hysterics over the implications for each respective platform. Today, Socialtyze CEO John Bohan takes a moment to analyze what these developments mean for marketers on both Snapchat and Instagram. Take a look and let us know your thoughts!