Celebrity influencers paid up to £1m to advertise deodorant on Instagram
The chief executive of Wild reveals what happens behind the scenes of social media posts.
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Notable Quotes
"When I tell people influencers make £2,000 for a single post, they are shocked, never mind the fact some are making £50,000 for one post."
— Charlie Bowes-Lyon , Executive
"They have built audiences and communities that trust them, and the old adage 'people buy from people' is true."
— Hannah Campbell , Executive
"The real test is whether the creator would plausibly use the product, whether they retain enough editorial freedom to express reservations, and whether the partnership fits the relationship they have built with their audience."
— Katy Howell , Executive
Key People
Co-founder of Wild, a refillable natural deodorant company.
Emma Raducanu is a British professional tennis player known for winning the 2021 US Open.
Founder of influencer marketing agency One Twelve Agency.
Director at marketing agency Rethink Social.
A British influencer who has promoted Wild deodorant.
A British TV personality who promotes Wild deodorant.
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The chief executive of Wild reveals what happens behind the scenes of social media posts.
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