According to Hubspot, one in four marketers use influencer marketing for lead-gen campaigns. By leveraging the reach of influencers, businesses can have a broader impact and gain a bigger following. For new businesses, this is a great way to get that first bit of credibility.
In this article, we’ll explore how you can leverage a lead-gen influencer campaign on LinkedIn.
LinkedIn has always stood out as a powerful platform for lead generation. We’re not saying that you can’t use Twitter, Facebook, or even Instagram for lead-gen. However, the tier of leads is just higher on LinkedIn. That’s because LinkedIn is dedicated to being a professional networking platform that attracts a B2B audience. It’s all about software, products, and tools.
Here are a few other reasons you should choose LinkedIn over other social media channels:
Want more reasons LinkedIn is the best social media for lead-gen? We think the advanced search takes the cake.
We’re not messing around. Influencer Marketing is projected to reach $21.1 billion by the end of 2024.
Here’s how you can get a jumpstart into the world of influence marketing:
You shouldn’t start a campaign without clear goals. That’s why we recommend beginning by clearly defining the objectives of your lead generation campaign. Some good examples of goals (and KPIs) you can set include:
Additionally, you want to identify what your target audience will be for this campaign. Considering your audience’s demographics, interests, and behaviors using a buyer persona.
Of course, understanding customer behavior can help. Learn how your customers make decisions here.
Once your goals are set, you’ll need to choose the influencer you want to work with. We recommend creating a list of 5 to 10 influencers – as you may not hear back from some. However, before you can start making that list, you’ll need to perform thorough research on influencers who are relevant to your industry.
To do so, look at trending posts in your niche, popular accounts, and top contributors in Linkedin groups. Don’t forget factors such as engagement rates, follower demographics, content quality, and previous brand collaborations.
When working with influencers, you’ll want a collaboration strategy that you can share with them. Typically, this can be a PDF (or other type of document) that details the type of collaboration you want to pursue – such as sponsored posts, product reviews, giveaways, or affiliate programs. We recommend always defining the deliverables and expectations for the influencers, including the number of posts, content format, messaging, and any exclusive promotions or discounts. Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of the campaign, such as click-through rates, conversions, or lead acquisition.
Now it’s time to make contact with your selected influencers. For most influencers, their LinkedIn DMs might be packed (however, you can still try to message them). For best results, we recommend sending them an email via their work email. Typically people respond to their emails quicker than they do their DMs.
In your message, make sure you clearly communicate the campaign objectives, expectations, and any guidelines or brand requirements. Additionally, discuss compensation, whether it’s monetary, free products, or other forms of incentives. Don’t forget that the influencers you’re talking to are running their own personal brand and have plenty of their own insight to offer you. Seriously, don’t pass up on the opportunity to form a meaningful connection.
Depending on the influencer’s guidelines and your own collaboration strategy, you might be the one creating the content. On the other end of the spectrum, the influencer might be creating it. Either way, make sure you provide the influencer with the necessary brand assets, product information, and unique selling points so they understand your brand.
For the best insight into your campaign, use trackable URLs to see the CTR and views.
As the campaign begins, it’s time to switch gears from strategy to analytics. Continuously monitor the performance of the influencer’s posts – tracking key metrics based on your campaign objectives. Based on the insights gained from the campaign data, you should be able to make necessary adjustments to your strategy for the best outcome.
As leads find their way to your company, you’ll need a system in place to capture their information. The best way to do this is through landing pages, sign-up forms, or lead magnets. To take advantage of urgency (a trick of sales persuasion), follow up with leads promptly – providing relevant information and nurturing them through targeted email marketing or other communication channels.
As we mentioned before, maintain positive relationships with the influencers you connect with for your marketing campaigns. You can provide them with feedback, share campaign results, and thank them for their help. Depending on the success of the campaign, you can discuss ongoing collaborations.
So there you have it. Running a lead-gen influencer campaign on LinkedIn can significantly amplify your lead-generation efforts. With an endless amount of potential leads on LinkedIn, you’re missing out if you’re not running a LinkedIn influencer campaign.
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