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Influencers vs ambassadors:
What is the difference?
Both social media influencers and campaign ambassadors can effectively increase brand awareness, but their approaches are different.
Influencers are often social media personalities with large followings who can promote your brand to a wide audience. They can introduce your products or services to people who may not have seen your brand otherwise.
Campaign ambassadors, on the other hand, are typically your existing customers or fans of your brand who may have smaller audiences (around 1000 followers or less), but these audiences are more engaged.
They differ from influencers by focusing on authentic connections and driving action among their audiences. Campaign ambassadors are often passionate fans or customers who create genuine, user-generated content (UGC) that resonates with their audience.
By understanding the differences between these two roles, you can tailor your campaign strategies to suit your unique brand and marketing goals. While influencers are great for rapid exposure, ambassadors can create a deeper connection with their followers, building brand trust and offering you something more authentic and sustainable.
Campaign ambassadors can also create content that is relatable and trustworthy, encouraging their audience to engage with your brand on a personal level and consider you in their purchasing decisions.
Let’s explore nine ideas for campaign ambassador strategies that will help take your brand to the next level.
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While influencers are great for rapid exposure, ambassadors can create a deeper connection with their followers, building brand trust and offering you something more authentic and sustainable.
2. Plant the seeds for brand consideration
Product seeding is a fantastic way to showcase your products authentically. By sending items to campaign ambassadors, you invite them to share their experiences in creative ways. This can look like unboxing videos, in-depth reviews and showcasing your product in real-life settings.
This generates excitement and builds trust, as followers can see your products through the eyes of someone they admire and whose opinion they care about.
Let’s look at an example: a beauty brand could send its latest skincare line to ambassadors and ask them to share their honest reviews or incorporate the products into their daily skincare routines.
Tip: To make product seeding even more effective, try personalising the package. Including a handwritten note, custom items or any thoughtful touches can make ambassadors feel valued and enhance their connection with your brand. Plus, they will feel so much more encouraged to create incredible content for you!
You can also get creative with the content requests. Perhaps one ambassador could host a live Q&A answering questions from their audience about their experiences with your products or services. Another ambassador could post regular stories showing how they are using your products and services in their day-to-day life.
It is important not to micromanage too much, though. By allowing ambassadors the freedom to express themselves, you not only gain unique content but also build a deeper relationship with each one.
You may be thinking, “Wait, I need to have a lot of control! What if an ambassador posts something that is not aligned with our brand values?” This is why you have got to be super selective about the creators you welcome into your brand ambassador program.
Create a brand ambassador persona, complete with the vibe you want them to have and their audience demographics to make sure that your ambassadors are aligned with your brand and your goals
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4. Build your authority and improve your SEO with guest blogging
When last was the blog on your website updated with new content? Blogging makes a difference! According to Hubspot’s research, people are reading more blogs, “57% of people in the survey say the amount of blog content they consume is the same as last year, while 35% say their blog consumption has increased.”
Your blog is also an amazing way to boost search engine optimisation (SEO), expanding your reach. Guest blogging weaves the benefits of blogs and brand ambassadors together.
Guest blogging might not be the first thing that comes to mind for ambassador campaigns, but it can be a powerful strategy for driving traffic and building authority. By inviting ambassadors to write for your blog, you can create in-depth content that provides real value to your audience while strengthening your SEO.
Ambassadors who blog can help you reach a new audience, particularly if they share the post with their followers on social media. It is also an opportunity to create a lasting connection with ambassadors by showcasing their expertise on your platform. The depth of guest blog content allows you to tell a more comprehensive story of your products or services and their benefits, giving your brand a unique edge.
If your ambassador has their own blog, you could consider contributing guest posts to their platform. This reciprocal approach ticks a lot of boxes, like boosting brand visibility across multiple platforms, and increasing brand awareness and valuable backlinks that improve the search engine ranking of your website.
Plus, blogs have way more staying power compared to social media posts – guest blogs are evergreen content that can attract readers long after the campaign has ended.
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5. Expand reach with brand partnerships and collabs
Brand collaborations offer a powerful way to expand your audience by connecting with another brand’s loyal followers, creating opportunities for mutual growth and exposure. When selecting a partner for a campaign ambassador collaboration, it is important to choose a brand that aligns with your values, target audience and overall image.
Ideally, the partner brand should offer complementary products or services, so the collaboration feels natural and relevant to both audiences.
For example, a fitness brand might partner with a nutrition brand to launch a holistic wellness campaign that promotes both exercise and healthy eating. This approach allows both brands to combine forces, featuring campaign ambassadors from each brand who cross-promote the products in a way that feels authentic.
Ambassadors might share a series of posts or videos that showcase how both brands’ products can be integrated into a daily wellness routine, which helps introduce each brand to a fresh and interested audience.
Collaborations like these are a win-win! Each brand gains access to the other’s established community, giving you instant access to new potential customers who already have an interest in the adjacent niche.
By pooling resources and coordinating content, both brands enjoy increased visibility without doubling their marketing efforts. This co-branding effort can lead to greater credibility, as followers see two trusted brands working together, enhancing both brands’ reputations.
For ambassadors, being part of a multi-brand collaboration adds a layer of excitement and diversity to their content. They get the chance to promote a broader experience, which can help them connect with their followers on multiple levels.
Plus, ambassadors will appreciate the added exposure that comes from working with both brands, as it can help them grow their own audience as well. Ultimately, brand collaborations can strengthen relationships with ambassadors, provide fresh content and expand your reach in ways that feel engaging and community-driven.
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6. Start a trend with a branded hashtag
Creating a trend with a unique hashtag can be an innovative way to increase brand visibility. When done right, trends can spark widespread participation and generate buzz for your brand. Think of it as a call to action that encourages your audience to get involved and create their own content.
Starting a trend requires careful planning and research. It’s important to ensure the hashtag resonates positively and avoids unintended meanings. Take time to test the hashtag internally and with your ambassadors before launching it.
An example of a successful trend could be a fitness brand launching a “30-Day Challenge” with the hashtag #GetFitWith[BrandName]. Campaign ambassadors would document their progress, inspiring followers to join in and share their experiences. This tactic not only increases brand exposure but also builds a sense of community around shared goals.
7. Participate in existing social media trends
If creating a trend from scratch feels risky, you can still ride the wave by participating in existing trends. Social media platforms, especially TikTok, are filled with viral challenges and hashtags that your ambassadors can join. By participating in popular trends, your brand can gain visibility and appear relevant to current conversations.
For example, ambassadors can use trending sounds on TikTok and relate them to your products or services. This taps into a trend, making your brand more relatable in the space. Joining trends offers the advantage of piggybacking on existing momentum, which can help your content reach a larger audience faster.
Participating in trends also humanises your brand, showing that you are engaged with what is happening in the online world. This approach can be especially effective with Gen Z audiences who value authenticity and connection.
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9. Ambassador contests and challenges for a fun community
Running contests or challenges within your ambassador community is an amazing way to encourage engagement and creativity. This is not about harsh competition, but instead community building! By creating a fun and exciting atmosphere, you can encourage ambassadors to actively participate, share their progress and promote your brand content in unique ways.
For instance, you might launch a month-long content challenge where ambassadors create themed posts around your products, with rewards for the most creative or popular submissions.
You could also set up a contest where ambassadors earn points for various activities like posting product reviews, hosting live sessions or sharing discount codes with their followers. At the end of the contest, top participants could win exclusive prizes or experiences, such as product bundles and VIP event access.
Contests and challenges can also promote engagement within the ambassador community itself, as participants interact, cheer each other on and share ideas. This sense of community can boost ambassadors' morale and motivation, ultimately leading to higher-quality content and more enthusiastic promotion of your brand.
Friendly competition not only elevates brand visibility but also encourages loyalty, as ambassadors feel more connected to your brand and their fellow ambassadors.
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