Influencers Taking Over Retail Strategy
By Amberly Dressler, Episerver
Influencer marketing dominated retail success stories at Shoptalk in Las Vegas – and for good reason.

Influencer marketing dominated retail success stories at Shoptalk in Las Vegas – and for good reason.
It may seem evident that an “influencer” is getting paid to work with a brand, but if it is so obvious, what’s the harm in adding a simple hashtag?
From Amazon’s influencer program to the hiring of reality TV stars, social commerce barely resembles what retailers thought it would be.
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By using a variety of social platforms that align with the brand, marketers can expand their reach to new audiences and stay connected..
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Start thinking now about how your enterprise can build better relationships with influential subject matter experts...
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