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10 Essential Stats For Influencer Marketing In 2017

Influencer Marketing

As brands finalize marketing budgets for 2017, a quick look at some key statistics about social media and influencer marketing can help keep the focus on what's most important for campaigns in the new year.

By @thathbduran

2016 has been a tough year for many people, but at least influencer marketing continues to deliver good news. New research says that 86 percent of marketers used this strategy in the last year and most marketers are looking to double their investment in 2017. This is no surprise since audiences turn to social influencers more than ever to be entertained and informed.

2017 will bring with it new opportunities and that includes even more ways that brands can work with social media creators. If you’re still trying to determine how much to invest in influencer marketing this new year, we’ve compiled a cross-section of the most compelling stats together in one place to help you make the call.

  • 70 percent of teenage YouTube subscribers trust influencer opinions over traditional celebrities. (Source)
  • 51 percent of marketers say that video content produces the best ROI. (Source)
  • 86 percent of women turn to social networks before making a purchase. (Source)
  • 32 percent of US influencers who currently work with brands cite Facebook as the best platform, followed by Instagram at 24 percent. (Source)
  • 71 percent of consumers are more likely to make a purchase based on a social media reference. (Source)
  • 86 percent of the most-viewed beauty videos on YouTube were made by influencers, compared to 14 percent by beauty brands, themselves. Beauty video views have increased 65 percent year over year. (Source)
  • 57 percent of beauty and fashion companies use influencers as part of their marketing strategies, while an additional 21 percent are also planning to add this strategy to their campaigns in 2017. (Source)
  • 11.7 percent of US marketing budgets is devoted to social media, up from 3.5 percent in 2009. (Source)
  • US digital ad spending will hit $72.09 billion, about 37 percent of total ad spend. (Source)
  • On average, businesses generate $6.50 for every $1 invested in influencer marketing. (Source)

When you’re ready to pick the right influencer, not just any creator will do—make sure it’s your brand soulmate to ensure you get authentic content and a long-term source of influence.