Episode brought to you by More Staffing & Capital OneJoin 15k founders and marketers & get our pod highlights delivered directly to your inbox with the DTC Pod Newsletter!On this episode of DTC pod we cover:1. Introduction of Guest: William Gasner2. Concept of Micro-Influencer Marketing3. Importance of Data Analysis in Influencer Marketing4. The Role of Stack Influence5. Influencer-Brand Collaboration Strategies6. Potential Challenges in Influencer Marketing7. Future Predictions and Social Media TrendsTimestamps03:18 Smaller creators provided cost-effective marketing solutions.07:41 Platforms expand influencer markets, management solutions emerge.10:13 Authentic brand representation through product compensation model.14:32 Building brand momentum is crucial for creators.17:43 Setting expectations, volume over obsessing, multi-platform challenges.22:41 Early brand content strategy: test, validate, scale.24:28 Influencer marketing and positive branding are crucial.27:02 Managing creators varies from handholding to autonomy.31:02 Oatley's genius ad went viral with ping-pong.36:33 Analyze data, control experiments, avoid simultaneous initiatives.39:02 Halo effect leads to replicated, influential content.41:56 Organic content gains trust, but ads deter buyers.45:54 QVC essential in US, influencer evolution, social commerce.47:42 Stackinfluence.com: Find us on all socials. Email.Shownotes powered by CastmagicPast guests & brands on DTC Pod include Gilt, PopSugar, Glossier, MadeIN, Prose, Bala, P.volve, Ritual, Bite, Oura, Levels, General Mills, Mid Day Squares, Prose, Arrae, Olipop, Ghia, Rosaluna, Form, Uncle Studios & many more. Additional episodes you might like:• #175 Ariel Vaisbort - How OLIPOP Runs Influencer, Community, & Affiliate Growth• #184 Jake Karls, Midday Squares - Turning Your Brand Into The Influencer With Content• #205 Kasey Stewart: Suckerz- - Powering Your Launch With 300 Million Organic Views• #219 JT Barnett: The TikTok Masterclass For Brands• #223 Lauren Kleinman: The PR & Affiliate Marketing Playbook• ​​​​#243 Kian Golzari - Source & Develop Products Like The World's Best Brands-----Have any questions about the show or topics you'd like us to explore further?Shoot us a DM; we'd love to hear from you.Want the weekly TL;DR of tips delivered to your mailbox?Check out our newsletter hereFollow us for content, clips, giveaways, & updates!DTCPod InstagramDTCPod TwitterDTCPod TikTok William Gasner - Co-Founder & Chief Marketing Officer at Stack InfluenceRamon Berrios - Co-Founder of Trend.ioBlaine Bolus - Co-Founder of Castmagic