Why Brands Work With Athletes as Influencers – and Why It Works

photo of football players during a game for blog post Working with Athlete Influencers

Look around and you’ll notice that professional athletes have become the new celebrity endorsement. Whether it’s Aaron Rogers and State Farm, or Lebron James for Nike, athletes act as spokesmen for companies and help sell products and services. Sports brands have used professional athlete endorsements for ages, but now brands in other niches are beginning…

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Why Coke Makes Us Think #ThatsGold

Man kissing woman who's holding a coca-cola for the Why Coke Makes Us Think #ThatsGold campaign for the olympics

Influencer marketing has been the buzzword of 2018, and for good reason. Savvy marketers have been using this form of engagement for years to expand reach, increase conversions, and boost a company’s bottom line. Coke’s #ThatsGold campaign for the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro in 2016 is a famous example of this marketing technique.…

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