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The opinions and reviews of real customers have always been incredibly influential but in the absence of personal contact, user-generated evaluations, and product descriptions became more prominent on the internet. Furthermore, users began to believe less and less in the brand's advertisements, and more in the thoughts of regular consumers. The most influential type of content is user-generated content (UGC in short), and without it, people are more likely to abandon their purchases.

It’s not a secret that influencer marketing has gained popularity over the past decade, thus it's no wonder that multiple companies dedicate larger budgets to working with influencers every year. But with everything in life, this marketing strategy only makes sense if its effectiveness is assessed. Furthermore, measuring isn't enough on its own. It is also important to know when, what, and for how long to measure.

Gifting is the provision of free samples or services to creators who in turn review or endorse them on their social media channels. Sounds easy and doesn’t pose a high financial risk for businesses. Even so, there’s no guarantee that all influencers will post about your products as expected or at all. So what can you do if creators don’t publish content about your gift or brand? More importantly, how can you prevent or reduce the chance of this happening? In this article, we will answer these questions.

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A gifting campaign's success is highly dependent on product fulfillment. Getting samples to influencers in time to get to know your product is imperative. And it really matters what kind of product it is, how and when it reaches the influencer, and how it is presented.

A good partnership starts by identifying the right creators who are authorities in your industry or already know your brand. As a next step, brands must nurture these influencer relationships to maintain credibility and trustworthiness. This is where email drip campaigns come in handy. They are the easiest way to connect with influencers, introduce your brand to them, and keep your services in their minds.