IMpulse - The Influencer Marketing Podcast
Welcome to IMpulse - The Influencer Marketing Podcast, hosted by Prateek Panda of Phyllo. We talk to the best and brightest in influencer marketing to hear their stories and share their experience, creating meaningful and engaging conversations that provoke, educate and inspire.
Welcome to Impulse: The Influencer Marketing Podcast
April 18, 2023 • 2 MIN
Welcome to IMpulse: The Influencer Marketing Podcast. We talk to the best and brightest in influencer marketing to hear their stories and share their experience, creating meaningful and engaging conversations that provoke, educate and inspire. Keep up with the latest trends and heed the advice of some of the leading figures in the industry.
Exploring the Evolving Landscape of Influencer Marketing with Aaron King, VP of Influencer Growth and Innovation at R&C PMK
April 18, 2023 • 34 MIN
Welcome to Impulse, The Influencer Marketing Podcast. I'm your host Prateek Panda, VP of Marketing at Phyllo. Today's guest is Aaron King, a ten-year veteran in influencer marketing who is the current VP of Influencer Growth and Innovation at Rogers and Cowan PMK, a legendary talent agency that has represented icons like Paul Newman, Cary Grant, and Rita Hayworth. Aaron shares his insights on different aspects of influencer marketing ranging from authenticity, how to implement an influencer marketing strategy, and defining and measuring the success of influencer marketing campaigns.
Exploring the Growth of Influencer Marketing in the Age of Web 3.0 with Scott Guthrie, Director General at Influencer Marketing Trade Body
April 18, 2023 • 34 MIN
Welcome to Impulse, The Influencer Marketing Podcast. I'm your host Prateek Panda, VP of Marketing at Phyllo. Today's guest is Scott Guthrie, Director General at Influencer Marketing Trade Body, as well as a renowned professional adviser on influencer marketing, conference speaker, host of the Influencer Marketing Lab podcast, and media commentator. In this episode, Scott shares his perspective on the growth of influencer marketing, the impact of Web 3.0, and brand safety in influencer marketing.
The Rise of Influencer Marketing and its Impact on Digital Marketing with Oliver Lewis, CEO and Founder at THE FIFTH Group
May 1, 2023 • 40 MIN
Welcome to Impulse, The Influencer Marketing Podcast. I'm your host Prateek Panda, VP of Marketing at Phyllo. Today's guest is Oliver Lewis, CEO and Founder at THE FIFTH Group, an award-winning creative agency that puts influential talent at the heart of its client's advertising mix. Join us as we discuss the impact of influencer marketing on digital advertising, the need for trustworthiness and transparency in the industry, and how to identify the right influencers for campaigns. Oliver also shares his views on the role of micro and nano influencers.
From Awareness to Performance - The Evolution of Influencer Marketing with Jennifer Quigley-Jones, CEO of Digital Voices
June 6, 2023 • 35 MIN
Welcome to IMpulse; The Influencer Marketing Podcast. I'm your host Prateek Panda, VP of Marketing at Phyllo. Today's guest is Jennifer Quigley-Jones, CEO of Digital Voices. Our discussion looks at the future of influencer marketing and influencer marketing touchpoints, including performance, authenticity, B2B marketing, and finding the right influencers for brands. Jennifer also shares her controversial take on the industry and how brands seek agencies with technology and measurement capabilities.
The Future of Influencer Marketing: Moving Towards Performance Measurement and ROI with Liang Chiu, Director of Influencer Marketing & Brand Partnerships for CTI International BRAND SOCIAL WATCH
June 13, 2023 • 21 MIN
Welcome to IMpulse, The Influencer Marketing Podcast. I'm your host Prateek Panda, VP of Marketing at Phyllo. Today our guest is Liang Chiu, Director of Influencer Marketing & Brand Partnerships for CTI International BRAND SOCIAL WATCH. Join us as Liang shares his thoughts on how brands should approach influencer marketing, the challenges of matching influencers with brands, and how to measure the results of your campaigns and attain the targeted ROI. Don't miss out on this valuable conversation!
We Love Navigating the Challenges of Running a Creative Business with Colleen Stauffer of Creative Juice
June 27, 2023 • 36 MIN
Welcome to IMpulse - The Influencer Marketing Podcast. I'm your host Prateek Panda, VP of Marketing at Phyllo. Our guest today is Colleen Stauffer, Head of Marketing and Communication at Creative Juice; a fin-tech company that supports creators with funding, banking, and automated business tools like invoicing and taxes. Join us and learn how Colleen supports and enables the growth of the creator economy, key creator marketing and influencer trends, the impact of Web 3.0, and key growth drivers of the creator economy. Colleen also shares her insight on how brands can use influencer marketing to develop a powerful growth channel.
The GTM Playbook for B2B Influencer Marketing: Insights from Justin Levy of Demandbase
July 11, 2023 • 38 MIN
Welcome to IMpulse - The Influencer Marketing Podcast. I'm your host Prateek Panda, VP of Marketing at Phyllo. Our guest today is Justin Levy, the Head of Influencer Marketing and Community at Demandbase, a company that offers B2B clients transformational ABM and GTM tools. Join us and take a deep dive into the world of B2B influencer marketing campaigns, learn strategies that drive success, and understand the importance of authenticity and genuine engagement in influencer marketing campaigns. Justin also provides insights on building and maintaining relationships with influencers, tailoring campaigns to specific goals and budgets, and measuring the success of influencer campaigns. Don’t miss this podcast if you want to learn how to leverage influencer marketing to enhance your brand reach and engagement!
Impacts of Influencer Marketing on Consumer Behaviour: A Conversation with Aaron Costa of Hylink Group
July 25, 2023 • 35 MIN
Welcome to IMpulse - The Influencer Marketing Podcast. I'm your host Prateek Panda, VP of Marketing at Phyllo. Our guest today is Aaron Costa, Director of Client Engagement at Hylink Group, a collection of integrated marketing agencies. Are you looking to navigate the world of influencer marketing and digital advertising on social media? Join us as we discuss small brands' challenges when connecting with influencers, the importance of authenticity in influencer marketing, and the rise of AI-driven virtual influencers. Take advantage of this informative conversation between two industry experts!
Fostering Authentic Influencer-Brand Partnerships with Michelle Silverblatt of Vagaro
August 8, 2023 • 32 MIN
Welcome to IMpulse, The Influencer Marketing Podcast. I'm your host Prateek Panda, VP of Marketing at Phyllo. Today our guest is Michelle Silverblatt, Global Director of Social Media and Influencer Marketing at Vagaro. Join us as Michelle shares her insights and expertise on influencer marketing, emphasizing the importance of authenticity in brand partnerships, the need for genuine connections between influencers and their audience, and the value of tracking conversions and ROI in influencer marketing campaigns. Don't miss out on this insightful conversation!
The How-Tos of Multicultural Marketing with Gregory Curtis of Arecibo
August 22, 2023 • 38 MIN
Welcome to IMpulse, The Influencer Marketing Podcast. I'm your host Prateek Panda, VP of Marketing at Phyllo. Today our guest is Gregory Curtis, CEO of Arecibo. Join us as Gregory shares his expertise on multicultural marketing; delving into what multicultural marketing actually is, how to implement it without appearing opportunistic, and its significance when targeting the Gen Z market. This is an episode filled with crucial advice for anyone looking to uplevel their marketing game.
Exploring the Latest Trends in Influencer Marketing: Insights from Jessy Grossman
September 5, 2023 • 37 MIN
Welcome to IMpulse - The Influencer Marketing Podcast. I'm your host, Prateek Panda, VP of Marketing at Phyllo. Our guest today is Jessy Grossman, Founder of Women in Influencer Marketing, a platform to connect the influencer marketing industry. Join us as we discuss the latest trends in influencer marketing, the importance of authenticity and transparency, and the challenges of pricing and payments in the creative economy. Jessy further shares her experiences with successful brand partnerships and advises aspiring influencer marketers.
Why Brands Should Be Their Own Influencers: Full Disclosure with Lola Oritz of Smart Cookie Media
September 19, 2023 • 30 MIN
Hello, and welcome to another episode of IMpulse: The Influencer Marketing Podcast. I'm your host, Prateek Panda, VP of Marketing at Phyllo. Today, it’s my pleasure to welcome Lola Oritz, Executive Director at Smart Cookie Media, a marketing consultancy for establishing brand advocacy. Lola brings over a decade of experience in research-driven marketing to our podcast. Listen to the podcast to discover why traditional influencer marketing is fast being replaced by brands that become their own influencers. We also explore the importance of understanding the target audience, authenticity in content creation, the rise of user-generated content, and other marketing trends you should know about.
The Role of User-Generated Content in Influencer Marketing: Insights from Ashley Cline, Vice-President and Co-Founder at Ice Cream Social
October 3, 2023 • 34 MIN
Hello, and welcome to another episode of IMpulse: The Influencer Marketing Podcast. I'm your host, Prateek Panda, VP of Marketing at Phyllo. It’s my pleasure to welcome Ashley Cline, VP and Co-Founder of Ice Cream Social, a powerful social invite tool. Tune in to learn more about influencer marketing, user-generated content (UGC), and how platforms like Amazon and TikTok leverage UGC. Ashley also walks us through the key best practices for brands working with influencers. Ready for her hot take? You don’t need a large following or a wide social presence to be an influencer; instead, you can leverage your influence over personal relationships!
Building a Community-Driven and Sustainable Fashion Brand: Insights from Kristian Hansen, Founder and CEO of Slo
October 17, 2023 • 34 MIN
Hello, and welcome to another episode of IMpulse: The Influencer Marketing Podcast. I'm your host, Prateek Panda, VP of Marketing at Phyllo. It’s my pleasure to welcome Kristian Hansen, Founder and CEO of Slo, a community-driven slow fashion brand. Tune in to learn more about the environmental impact of fast fashion and how Slo, a sustainable fashion brand, aims to challenge industry norms. The conversation also highlights the challenges of influencer marketing and the need to focus on engagement and demographics rather than just follower count while emphasizing the importance of aligning with creators who share the brand's values. Kristian also talks about the value of email marketing and its effectiveness in connecting with customers.
Don’t Neglect TikTok! Advice from Marisa Blackwell, Influencer Marketing Director at The Aragon Company
October 24, 2023 • 22 MIN
Hello, and welcome to another episode of IMpulse: The Influencer Marketing Podcast. I'm your host, Prateek Panda, VP of Marketing at Phyllo. Today, I am joined by Marisa Blackwell, Influencer Marketing Director at The Aragon Company. Together, we discuss the potential TikTok shows for reaching wider audiences, while also delving into the pitfalls of “fake followers” across all social media platforms. Marisa further provides insights into how to balance authenticity and the need to drive ROI in influencer campaigns, giving tips on how to measure the success of any campaign, before rounding out with advice on scaling out influencer marketing campaigns.
Creating a Movement: How Community Can Transform Your Brand: A Discussion with Lloyed Lobo, Co-Founder and Board Member of Boast
October 31, 2023 • 38 MIN
Hello, and welcome to another episode of IMpulse: The Influencer Marketing Podcast. I'm your host, Prateek Panda, VP of Marketing at Phyllo. It’s my pleasure to welcome Lloyed Lobo, Co-Founder, and Board Member at Boast, a fintech platform that provides R&D funding to help innovative companies fuel their growth. Lloyed is also the Co-Founder of Traction, a global community of over 100,000 entrepreneurs and innovators. Join us as we explore the importance of building a community for brands. We share personal experiences and practical steps for creating a successful community and discuss the concept of "brand rub" and how associating with bigger brands can enhance a brand's social credit. Lloyed further introduces the traits of successful communities and emphasizes the value of consistency and engagement.
Using Influencer Marketing to Generate an Unfair Advantage: Insights from Jim Huffman, CEO of GrowthHit
November 7, 2023 • 39 MIN
Hello, and welcome to another episode of IMpulse: The Influencer Marketing Podcast. I'm your host, Prateek Panda, VP of Marketing at Phyllo. It’s my pleasure to welcome Jim Huffman, Author, Podcast Host, and CEO of GrowthHit, a growth marketing consultancy. Join us as we discuss the importance of specialising and finding an unfair advantage in the market, as well as the role of influencer marketing in driving conversions for eCommerce brands. Jim shares insights on starting influencer marketing, finding influencers, and leveraging user-generated content. We also delve into the relationship between influencer marketing and growth marketing, emphasising the need to integrate influencer strategies into overall marketing plans.
Creative Monetisation and Analytics in the Creator Economy: Insights from Fayyaz Hussain of MoneyyApp
November 21, 2023 • 26 MIN
Hello, and welcome to another episode of IMpulse: The Influencer Marketing Podcast. I'm your host, Prateek Panda, VP of Marketing at Phyllo. It’s my pleasure to welcome Fayyaz Hussain, Co-Founder and CEO of MoneyyApp, a fintech platform designed to help creators manage their income streams. Join us as we discuss the importance of creative monetisation and analytics in the creator economy. Fayyaz emphasizes the value of influencer marketing as the best ROI for marketers and highlights the convergence of brand building and sales. He delves into the need for diversifying monetisation through subscription models, merchandise sales, and social commerce, along with the importance of understanding your audience and creating valuable content.
Running Marketing Like a Business: Insights from Francisco Bram of Albertsons Companies
November 28, 2023 • 33 MIN
Hello, and welcome to another episode of IMpulse: The Influencer Marketing Podcast. I'm your host, Prateek Panda, VP of Marketing at Phyllo. Today, it’s my pleasure to welcome Francisco Bram, VP of Marketing and Customer Insights at Albertsons Companies, one of the largest food and drug retailers in America. Grab a coffee and join us as we discuss the impact of marketing and how to approach it as a business. Francisco shares his insights on influencer marketing, communication strategies, and collaboration within the marketing team. We also explore the challenge of attribution in influencer marketing and how to overcome it, and the importance of staying connected with consumers.
Best of IMpulse - A Rundown of the Most Downloaded Episodes So Far
December 12, 2023 • 48 MIN
Hello, and welcome to another episode of IMpulse: The Influencer Marketing Podcast. I'm your host, Prateek Panda, VP of Marketing at Phyllo. In this episode, we’re taking a walk down memory lane. As the year is coming to an end, we’re spending some time in retrospection, casting our minds back on some of the amazing guests who’ve graced our show, and the wonderful insights they shared. We listen once again to guests like: Michelle Silverblatt, Global Director of Social Media and Influencer Marketing at Vagaro Oliver Lewis, CEO and Founder of THE FIFTH Group Scott Guthrie, Director General of the Influencer Marketing Trade Body Colleen Stauffer, Head of Marketing and Communication at Creative Juice Jennifer Quigley-Jones, CEO of Digital Voices Gregory Curtis, CEO of Arecibo Join us on this special episode as we listen again to these evergreen insights.
The Intersection of Maths and Marketing Magic: Leveraging AI in Influencer Marketing with Rita Zahir
January 16, 2024 • 29 MIN
Hello, and welcome to another episode of IMpulse: The Influencer Marketing Podcast. I'm your host, Prateek Panda, VP of Marketing at Phyllo. Today, it’s my pleasure to welcome Rita Zahir, Marketing Consultant and VP of Marketing and E-commerce at DAVID GALAN and Let's Get Disruptive. Grab a coffee and join us as we discuss the importance of data-driven approaches and specific strategies in influencer marketing. Rita shares her hot take on the topic, emphasizing the need for direct response marketing and measuring the impact of influencers. We also delve into the role of AI in customer targeting and acquisition, highlighting its ability to personalize experiences and provide actionable insights.
The World of Fractional CMOs, B2B Influencer Marketing, and AI with Rajat Kapur, CEO of &Marketing
January 23, 2024 • 29 MIN
Hello, and welcome to another episode of IMpulse: The Influencer Marketing Podcast. I'm your host, Prateek Panda, VP of Marketing at Phyllo. Today, it’s my pleasure to welcome Rajat Kapur, Founder and CEO of &Marketing, a company that handles outsourced marketing projects for businesses. Grab a cup of your favorite beverage and join us as we discuss the role and benefits of hiring a fractional CMO and the unique value &Marketing brings to smaller businesses. Rajat highlights the importance of having a fractional CMO who provides strategic leadership and is integrated with the client's team. The conversation also delves into B2B influencer marketing and the importance of building authentic relationships; we wrap up by exploring the role of AI in marketing.
Treating Creators with Respect: Insights from Niki Albon, Head of Creative at Cherry Pick Talent
January 30, 2024 • 26 MIN
Hello, and welcome to another episode of IMpulse: The Influencer Marketing Podcast. I'm your host, Prateek Panda, VP of Marketing at Phyllo. Today, it’s my pleasure to welcome Niki Albon, Head of Creative at Cherry Pick Talent, a talent agency that connects brands with influencers. Grab a cup of your favourite beverage and join us as we discuss how creators are often mistreated by agencies, the controversies surrounding influencer marketing, and the importance of trust and collaboration between brands and creators. Niki also emphasises the need to establish clear-cut KPIs and goals with the brands and provides advice on growing a YouTube channel and getting started with influencer marketing for brands.
Driving Sales with Influencer and Content Marketing Strategies: Insights from David Bain, Founder of Casting Cred
February 13, 2024 • 29 MIN
Hello, and welcome to another episode of IMpulse: The Influencer Marketing Podcast. I'm your host, Prateek Panda, VP of Marketing at Phyllo. Today, it’s my pleasure to welcome David Bain, Founder of Casting Cred, a boutique B2B content and podcast production agency. Grab a cup of your favorite beverage and join us as we discuss the power of influencer marketing and the importance of building relationships within your niche. David shares insights on working with up-and-coming influencers, and dives into his background in SEO and content marketing, and unpacks the three H content creation model. He emphasizes the role of content in driving sales and customer advocacy, especially in businesses with longer sales cycles. He also provides tips on podcasting success, including audio quality, consistency, and finding a unique angle.