Marta Rijo

In 2010, only those with a ‘celebrity’ status were considered to be influencers. Fast forward 10 years, and even though celebrities still have a role to play, an ‘influencer’ can now refer to anyone who has an established social media following and is considered to have ‘influence’ over their followers. A post from a celebrity may reach a large group of people, but these may not necessarily be engaged with your brand. Influencers who share your values and embody your brand can be more beneficial to work with as it is better to reach a smaller group that are likely to buy your product or engage with your brand, as opposed to thousands of people who don’t match your target audience.