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1.0crowdspring Bloghttps://www.crowdspring.com/blogArielle Kimbarovskyhttps://www.crowdspring.com/blog/author/arielle/rich600338<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="T8jn6co27Y"><a href="https://www.crowdspring.com/blog/marketing-trends-micro-influencers-small-business-startup/">Unlocking Marketing Trends: How to Leverage Micro-Influencers</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://www.crowdspring.com/blog/marketing-trends-micro-influencers-small-business-startup/embed/#?secret=T8jn6co27Y" width="600" height="338" title="“Unlocking Marketing Trends: How to Leverage Micro-Influencers” — crowdspring Blog" data-secret="T8jn6co27Y" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script type="text/javascript"> /* <![CDATA[ */ /*! 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As a result, few small businesses or startups can afford to leverage influencers. Yet influencer marketing continues to be an effective marketing tactic. We’ve even written previously about how small businesses can benefit from influencers in How Influencer Marketing Can Pay Off for Small Businesses in 2017. In fact, research shows that 70% of consumers would rather learn about a brand from content than from traditional advertising. Given the high cost, how can startups and small businesses actually leverage this marketing strategy? The solution is to use micro-influencers. Unlike big-time influencers who have thousands or even millions of followers, micro-influencers have a couple hundred to a few thousand followers. They are often less popular, less well-known, more niche, but still highly relevant to their respective audiences. Micro-influencers give smaller businesses an advantage by allowing the businesses to target smaller, more unique audiences. According to Digiday, the best follower range for maximum engagement is between 10,000 – 100,000 followers. Fergus Thomas, the co-founder of Irban Group, adds that these micro-influencers are not only more effective but feel more authentic: With the same amount of budget, brands can collaborate with 20 or 40 ‘power middle influencers’ to reach different demographics and see better engagement, compared to one or two celebrities. With smaller price tags and more follower engagement, micro-influencers aren’t a “second best” option to more popular influencers- they’re often the best option for influencer marketing. But how do you leverage micro-influencers for your business? 1. Figure out what you specifically need from micro-influencers Maybe you need a sponsored post or a social media “takeover”. Perhaps you need a video or a review. Either way, it’s important to understand what kind of tasks you need the influencer to do. This will help you target micro-influencers and communicate with them. By knowing your path upfront, you prepare yourself to direct a micro-influencer and make the most for your money. For more information, check out this ebook from TapInfluence: 8 Things Influencers Can Do For Your Brand. Want a free brand review?Answer 5 short questions and we will send a custom report with actionable insights and specific actions you can take to build a stronger brand. We just emailed the info to you. Email Address 2. Know where to find micro-influencers Finding micro-influencers can be tricky because they aren’t necessarily the most recognized faces in your industry. Many companies find good micro-influencers by looking through their followers and who they are following or talking about. When there is overlap with the connections/branding and a big enough group of followers, you might have found a micro-influencer. Additionally, you can use hashtags, location, or social media groups to find micro-influencers. To get started, take a look at your social media channels. For even more insight on finding micro-influencers, read Who Are Micro-Influencers & How to Find Them. 3. Reach out to micro-influencers If you’re ready to..