In this hyper-fragmented, noisy world, one major lever for brand growth lies in creating authentic partnerships with influencers who have the power to persuade your target audience. But do not confuse attention with influence. In marketing, we thrive on attention, but attention without trust is just noise.
Avoid making the same mistakes as other brands. Join the experts from Kellogg Executive Education's Influencer Marketing Strategy program to create an end-to-end influencer game plan that will set your business apart from your competition.
Using social influence to build brands and drive growth
As new tactics emerge, marketers must refocus their attention on the big picture. Strategic influencer marketing should be seen as relationship marketing — an approach that creates new value through developing deeper partnerships throughout the entire value chain.
In marketing, an influencer is someone who has the power to affect the purchasing decisions of others because of his or her authority, knowledge, position, or relationship with the audience. You will learn how influence is contextual, and that there is no such thing as an “all-purpose influencer.”
Module 3: Mapping Influencer Marketing to the Customer Journey
When influencers are part of the journey, they serve as external advocates who can help prospects overcome objections earlier in the process. Learn how to leverage influencer marketing as part of the customer journey through a three-step framework.
Module 4: Understanding the Target Audience
Targeting the right audience is critical. Here we discuss the principle of observation in influencer marketing and strategy and differentiate between the two phases involved in the "observe" process.
Module 5: Identifying Relevant Influencers
If attention is currency, then influence is wealth. In the second step of the “observe” process, you will learn how to identify the right influencers using the five-factor framework that measures the influencer's effectiveness and the value they can add to your brand.
Module 6: Engaging Influencers and Creating Brand Ambassadors
The road to influence is lined with potholes. Therefore, it is crucial for organizations to pick the right influencer for their brand and engage with them in the right way to build a strong, symbiotic relationship. Learn how to connect with potential influencers and identify whether there is an opportunity to develop a trusting relationship.
Module 7: Structuring Relationships with Influencers: Agreements and Contracts
A well-constructed influencer contract outlines expectations and helps protect brands from rogue behavior. Professional influencers appreciate the specificity that helps them meet the brand's underlying goals. Understand the importance of having a legal agreement with an influencer, including the key elements that help ensure a successful relationship.
Module 8: Monitoring Performance and Measuring Success
An influencer's engagement is the primary measure of influencer marketing success, but it is not always easy to accurately monitor performance and measure success. For example, how do you measure the organic, untrackable impact of your influencer marketing? You will learn the biggest mistakes marketers make when trying to measure performance.
Final Capstone Project Participants will apply the cumulative learning over the course of eight weeks to the final capstone project. You will choose an organization, product, or cause of your choice for which you will create a cohesive influencer marketing campaign. The program offers personalized feedback for select assignments and for the final project.
Mohanbir Sawhney - McCormick Foundation Chair of Technology; Clinical Professor of Marketing; Director of the Center for Research in Technology & Innovation
What is the program about?
Influencer Marketing Strategy for Brands: Create, Execute and Track Successful Influencer Marketing Campaigns is designed to introduce strategies and frameworks that can be used to measure and improve the performance of your influencer marketing efforts.
What is the learning experience?
Your learning experience will consist of frameworks delivered via video lectures, live webinars, real world examples and case studies, application of frameworks through weekly activities, customized assignments and quizzes, discussion boards, and faculty engagement. The program culminates with a capstone project, bringing together all of the key concepts from the program.
What is the program format?
The program consists of 8 modules delivered over 2 months online. Learners can expect to dedicate 4-6 hours per week to watch videos, complete assignments and participate in discussions. Modules are opened at the beginning of each week and have quizzes/assessments at the module’s conclusion. Learners may choose to engage with the program module all in one sitting or in smaller segments of time throughout the week. While the modules do not close, access to assignments is closed each week.
Could a learner choose to opt out of some topics?
No. This is an online program in which a topic module is introduced each week and the learner is expected to watch the video lectures, participate in the live webinars, complete the exercises/activities and take the self-study quiz at the end of each week to progress to the subsequent week’s topic.
Are any of the sessions delivered in real time (live)?
There will be live webinars, led by faculty and/or subject matter experts, delivered during the course of the program via a video conferencing platform. These sessions provide learners an opportunity to listen and ask questions; while they are valuable in enhancing the overall experience, attendance is not mandatory. All live sessions are recorded for later viewing.
What methods will be used for grading and evaluations?
Kellogg program leaders will review and give feedback on assignments, discussions and exercises to determine participants’ understanding of the material.
How much time is allocated to complete assignments?
The due date for submitting assignments is typically within 7 days of the module opening, but can be as long as 14 days, depending on the scope of the assignment. However, learners may request deadline extensions to accommodate business and personal conflicts that may arise during the program timeframe. Reach out to the program leader to discuss any challenges you may have in completing assignments.
Can participation in this program be counted as credit toward a degree, either at Kellogg, Northwestern University or another academic institution?
No. Executive Education offers only non-degree programs and each participant receives a certificate of completion at the end of the program. This certificate does not count as credit toward a degree. In addition, at this time, our online programs do not count as credit toward a Kellogg Executive Scholar Certificate.
Does the program offer community engagement for learners?
Yes, participants can create a profile, connect and collaborate with peers, and interact with academic/industry experts such as program leaders and teaching assistants. Office hours will be held during the program and all participants are welcome to join in with questions or to discuss assignments.
What are the requirements for accessing the program?
Participants will need the following to access the Customer Loyalty program:
PLEASE NOTE: Google, Vimeo and YouTube may be utilized in the program delivery
Does the program offer a certificate?
Yes. Participants will receive a digital certificate of completion from Kellogg following a successful conclusion to the program. Since this program is graded as a pass or fail, participants must receive an 80% to pass and obtain the certificate. This digital certificate can be shared with colleagues and posted on LinkedIn. (PLEASE NOTE: We do not provide reports of assessments, or “transcripts,” since this is a non-degree program.)
Who is Emeritus and what is their relationship with Kellogg Executive Education?
Kellogg Executive Education is partnering with Emeritus Institute of Management, an online education provider, to develop and deliver this program. By working with Emeritus, we are able to provide broader access to Executive Education, beyond our on-campus offerings, in a collaborative and engaging format that is consistent with Kellogg’s standard of quality.
Additional questions?
Please contact us by calling 847-467-6018 or email us at execedonline@kellogg.northwestern.edu.
June 23 - August 25, 2022 Start: June 30 at 12:00 AM End: August 25 at 12:00 AM
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$2,600
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