

{"id":29757,"date":"2024-02-01T17:09:07","date_gmt":"2024-02-01T17:09:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.clickanalytic.com\/?p=29757&#038;track=blogpost"},"modified":"2025-12-28T22:55:52","modified_gmt":"2025-12-28T22:55:52","slug":"13-cringy-influencer-marketing-fails","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.clickanalytic.com\/pt\/13-cringy-influencer-marketing-fails\/","title":{"rendered":"13 Fracassos do marketing de influ\u00eancia"},"content":{"rendered":"\n[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; module_class=&#8221;headernewpost&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#000c2b&#8221; min_height=&#8221;400px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;100px||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; max_width=&#8221;800px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; 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theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<a class=\"ancoramenu\" href=\"#01\">13 Influencer marketing fails to laugh and cry about<\/a>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px|10px|20px|10px|true|true&#8221; custom_css_main_element=&#8221;box-shadow: 0px 4px 24px #0000000a;||margin-top:-75px;&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|10px|10px|10px|10px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_divider show_divider=&#8221;off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;19e5ccd9-b3a1-4833-9d79-ec78d64566f9&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||25px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<p><b>Influencer marketing fails<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. \ud83d\ude10<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s a phrase that sends <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">shivers<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> down the spine of every savvy <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clickanalytic.com\/what-is-an-influencer-marketing-manager\/?track=blogpost\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">influencer marketing manager<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">! \ud83d\ude40\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Did you know that despite its rising popularity, about <\/span><b>25% of influencer campaigns<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> don\u2019t yield the expected results?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s a sizable chunk of <\/span><b>missed opportunities<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> knocking at your door! \ud83d\ude32<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From mismatched brand-influencer pairings to <\/span><b>campaigns that flop<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> spectacularly, the pitfalls are many and merciless.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udc49 But fear not, at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clickanalytic.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click Analytic<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, we believe <\/span><b>every influencer marketing fail<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is just a stepping stone to success.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stay glued as we <\/span><b>unravel the secrets<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to flipping influencer marketing fails into fabulous wins! \ud83d\ude80\ud83d\udd0d<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_id=&#8221;01&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;18f7a230-5493-48a4-ae2d-d65dc54ee311&#8243; text_font=&#8221;Montserrat|900|||||||&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;45px&#8221; header_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; header_2_font=&#8221;Montserrat|900|||||||&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; header_2_font_size=&#8221;45px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;15px||15px|20px|false|false&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<h2>13 Influencer marketing fails to laugh and cry about<\/h2>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;1669c909-156a-43d1-88f4-d63e9a19d0a7&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ready for some laughter and some tears? \ud83d\ude0f<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019re diving into the <\/span><b>13 worst influencer marketing fails<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Yes, 13 is unlucky, just like these unlucky influencer marketing campaigns!)<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t worry if you\u2019re a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clickanalytic.com\/influencer-marketing-for-startups-6-free-steps\/?track=blogpost\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">startup looking at influencer marketing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or an old hand. We\u2019ll share some insights into avoiding these epic influencer marketing blunders.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s roll. \ud83d\udc47<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;280b61e4-116e-4c17-8487-38cd9b268d98&#8243; text_font=&#8221;Montserrat|900|||||||&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;45px&#8221; header_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; header_2_font=&#8221;Montserrat|900|||||||&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; header_2_font_size=&#8221;45px&#8221; header_3_font=&#8221;Montserrat|900|||||||&#8221; header_3_font_size=&#8221;35px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;20px||20px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;25px||25px|20px|false|false&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<h3>Marketing fail 1: Pepsi and Kendall Jenner<\/h3>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;1669c909-156a-43d1-88f4-d63e9a19d0a7&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Starting our list of <\/span><b>epic influencer marketing fails<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, we\u2019re talking about a storm in a soda can! \ud83c\udf2a\ufe0f\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember this cringy Pepsi campaign featuring Kendall Jenner? \ud83d\udc47<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_code _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<iframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/uwvAgDCOdU4?si=32VNNWgcXwj3CDhe\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>[\/et_pb_code][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;1669c909-156a-43d1-88f4-d63e9a19d0a7&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s a textbook case of <\/span><b>influencer marketing gone awry<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. \ud83d\udeab\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ad showcased Jenner, a mega influencer, turning a tense protest into a peace parade by handing a can of Pepsi to a police officer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Sounds simple, right?\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Well, not quite. \ud83e\udd14<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udcc9 The backlash was <\/span><b>immediate<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>fierce<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Critics slammed the ad for oversimplifying and trivialising the complex and <\/span><b>sensitive nature<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of social justice movements.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pepsi\u2019s attempt to tap into the zeitgeist of political activism backfired spectacularly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>The result?<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udc49 Pepsi pulled the ad just 24 hours after its release.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And here\u2019s a jaw-dropping fact: PepsiCo\u2019s shares <\/span><b>dropped by 0.12%<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the day after the ad was released, reflecting the immediate impact of the campaign\u2019s failure. \ud83d\udca5<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udcda So, what\u2019s the takeaway from this fizzled-out campaign?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to influencer marketing, it\u2019s crucial to <\/span><b>tread carefully around sensitive social issues<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exploiting them for a marketing stunt can <\/span><b>harm your campaign<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and damage your brand\u2019s reputation in the long run. \ud83d\uded1<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.clickanalytic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2-19.png&#8221; 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header_3_font_size=&#8221;35px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;20px||20px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;25px||25px|20px|false|false&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<h3>Marketing fail 2: Adidas and Naomi Campbell<\/h3>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;1669c909-156a-43d1-88f4-d63e9a19d0a7&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Speeding into our next <\/span><b>influencer marketing fail<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, we have the Adidas campaign featuring the iconic Naomi Campbell. \ud83c\udfc3\u200d\u2640\ufe0f\ud83d\udca8\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But this time, the runway legend stumbled, not on the catwalk, but on Instagram. \ud83d\udcf1\u2728<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In what can only be described as an <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2018oops<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2019 moment, Campbell copy-pasted Adidas\u2019s email instruction into her Instagram caption.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.clickanalytic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/naomi-campbell-insta-619-386.webp&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;Influencer marketing fails.&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Influencer marketing fails.&#8221; force_fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;1669c909-156a-43d1-88f4-d63e9a19d0a7&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, you read that right \u2013 email instructions, hashtags, and all! \ud83d\ude31<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>The result?\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An Instagram post that screamed \u2018<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">disingenuous<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2019 and <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2018lazy.<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2019\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This blunder gave the world a rare peek behind the curtain of influencer marketing, revealing the not-so-glamorous side of what should have been a seamlessly polished campaign. \ud83d\udc4e\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The lesson here is as clear as a brand-new pair of Adidas sneakers. When it comes to influencer collaborations, creativity should be the co-pilot, not an afterthought. \ud83d\udee0\ufe0f<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Not convinced?<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s a statistic to chew on: <\/span><b>92% of consumers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> trust an influencer more when their social media post seems genuine.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Campbell\u2019s gaffe is a classic example of why. \ud83d\udcc9<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>The key takeaway?\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udc49 Grant your influencers the creative freedom to craft their promotions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use this <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clickanalytic.com\/how-to-create-an-influencer-marketing-brief-6-easy-steps\/?track=blogpost\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">free influencer marketing brief template<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to help them stay within your lines.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s about blending their unique voice with your brand message to create an <\/span><b>authentic<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>engaging<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> narrative.<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;280b61e4-116e-4c17-8487-38cd9b268d98&#8243; text_font=&#8221;Montserrat|900|||||||&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;45px&#8221; header_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; header_2_font=&#8221;Montserrat|900|||||||&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; header_2_font_size=&#8221;45px&#8221; header_3_font=&#8221;Montserrat|900|||||||&#8221; header_3_font_size=&#8221;35px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;20px||20px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;25px||25px|20px|false|false&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<h3>Marketing fail 3: Snickers and Katie Price<\/h3>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;1669c909-156a-43d1-88f4-d63e9a19d0a7&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get ready for a twist that\u2019s nuttier than a Snickers bar! \ud83c\udf6b\ud83c\udf2a\ufe0f\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019re talking about that time when Snickers partnered with Katie Price.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this case, Katie Price is a glamour model known more for her fashion sense than her political acumen.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Suddenly, Price\u2019s Twitter feed took an unexpected turn into the realm of politics, leaving her followers more than just a little bewildered. \ud83e\udd14\ud83d\udcac<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.clickanalytic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Katie-price.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;Katie price jordan&#8217;s twitter page.&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Katie price jordan&#8217;s twitter page.&#8221; force_fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; height=&#8221;728px&#8221; max_height=&#8221;887px&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;1669c909-156a-43d1-88f4-d63e9a19d0a7&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<p><b><i>The twist?<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It was all part of a Snickers campaign.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But here\u2019s where the candy crumbled:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The campaign faced a heap of scrutiny for <\/span><b>not being transparent<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that it was, in fact, a sponsored gig.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Followers were left scratching their heads, wondering why Price was suddenly tweeting about economics and Eurozone debt crises. \ud83e\udd37\u200d\u2642\ufe0f\ud83d\udcbc<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udea8 This lack of clarity led to a marketing mishap that could have been easily avoided.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In fact, <\/span><b>85% of consumers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> say they\u2019re more likely to support a brand that is <\/span><b>transparent<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on social media.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Katie Price\u2019s sudden switcheroo is a prime example of what happens when transparency is left on the back burner. \ud83d\udcc9<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udd0d The lesson here is crystal clear: Transparency isn\u2019t just a nice-to-have; it\u2019s a <\/span><b>must-have<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensure your audience knows when content is sponsored.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It builds trust and authenticity. \ud83d\udc4d<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;280b61e4-116e-4c17-8487-38cd9b268d98&#8243; text_font=&#8221;Montserrat|900|||||||&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;45px&#8221; header_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; header_2_font=&#8221;Montserrat|900|||||||&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; header_2_font_size=&#8221;45px&#8221; header_3_font=&#8221;Montserrat|900|||||||&#8221; header_3_font_size=&#8221;35px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;20px||20px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;25px||25px|20px|false|false&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<h3>Marketing fail 4: EA and Benjamin Burnley<\/h3>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;1669c909-156a-43d1-88f4-d63e9a19d0a7&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buckle up for a ride into the gaming galaxy where not all stars align!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enter the curious case of EA (Electronic Arts) and Benjamin Burnley, the lead singer of the rock band Breaking Benjamin. \ud83c\udfae\ud83d\udd28\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>What happened?<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EA enlists Burnley to promote their much-anticipated game, Star Wars Battlefront.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sounds like a smart move.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But instead of singing praises, Burnley did what his band\u2019s name suggests \u2013 he literally broke the game\u2019s disc! \ud83e\udd2f\ud83c\udfb8<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_code _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<iframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zzvKDWcZkQs?si=UdwVNqFBcg9y_eLd\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>[\/et_pb_code][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;1669c909-156a-43d1-88f4-d63e9a19d0a7&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Posting a photo of the shattered disc on social media, Burnley expressed <\/span><b>his dissatisfaction<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with the game in no uncertain terms.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s right, the influencer EA chose to spotlight their product ended up <\/span><b>publicly blasting it<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> into a galaxy far, far away. \ud83c\udf0c\ud83d\udca5<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>What can we learn from this influencer marketing fail?<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udce2 Ensure your influencer\u2019s values and interests <\/span><b>genuinely align<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with your product.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s a crucial step that EA seemingly skipped.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And here\u2019s a stat that drives this point home: <\/span><b>70% of consumers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are more likely to purchase a product if the promotion seems <\/span><b>honest and authentic<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to the influencer\u2019s usual content.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s not just about getting any influencer; it\u2019s about getting the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">right<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> influencer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choosing someone who resonates with and believes in your product is critical to a successful campaign. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s how you avoid those <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clickanalytic.com\/11-influencer-marketing-challenges-and-how-to-beat-em\/?track=blogpost\">common influencer marketing challenges<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>\ud83d\udca1 Pro tip<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Not sure how to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clickanalytic.com\/find-influencers-a-guide\/?track=blogpost\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">find influencers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? Use an influencer marketing platform.<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.clickanalytic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Click-Analytic-can-help-with-influencer-marketing.png&#8221; alt=&#8221;Click Analytic can help streamline influencer marketing.&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Click Analytic can help streamline influencer marketing.&#8221; force_fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; height=&#8221;300px&#8221; max_height=&#8221;600px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;280b61e4-116e-4c17-8487-38cd9b268d98&#8243; text_font=&#8221;Montserrat|900|||||||&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;45px&#8221; header_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; header_2_font=&#8221;Montserrat|900|||||||&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; header_2_font_size=&#8221;45px&#8221; header_3_font=&#8221;Montserrat|900|||||||&#8221; header_3_font_size=&#8221;35px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;20px||20px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;25px||25px|20px|false|false&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<h3>Marketing fail 5: Huawei and Sarah Elshamy<\/h3>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;1669c909-156a-43d1-88f4-d63e9a19d0a7&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next, let\u2019s zoom in on a snapshot of a marketing misfire involving tech giant Huawei and actress Sarah Elshamy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In what was meant to be a picture-perfect campaign, Huawei implied that their smartphone was behind some stunningly professional photos.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>The catch?\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Behind-the-scenes images revealed a different story \u2013 the photos were actually taken with a DSLR camera, not a Huawei phone! \ud83e\udd33\ud83d\udeab<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.clickanalytic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Huawei.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;A man and a woman are filming a scene in a room.&#8221; title_text=&#8221;A man and a woman are filming a scene in a room.&#8221; force_fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; height=&#8221;443px&#8221; max_height=&#8221;600px&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;1669c909-156a-43d1-88f4-d63e9a19d0a7&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<p><b>This revelation snapped the credibility of the ad.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It led to accusations of <\/span><b>misleading advertising<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Talk about a photo op gone wrong!\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This blunder highlights a fundamental rule in marketing: <\/span><b>honesty is the only policy<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. \ud83d\udcc9<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Huawei\u2019s campaign, while visually appealing, missed the mark by not being upfront about the true capabilities of its product. \ud83d\udcda<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udc49 <\/span><b><i>The lesson from this pixelated predicament?\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Always <\/span><b>be honest<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> about your product\u2019s strengths and capabilities in your advertisements. It\u2019s about showcasing the real magic your product can perform, not an illusion.<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;280b61e4-116e-4c17-8487-38cd9b268d98&#8243; text_font=&#8221;Montserrat|900|||||||&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;45px&#8221; header_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; header_2_font=&#8221;Montserrat|900|||||||&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; header_2_font_size=&#8221;45px&#8221; header_3_font=&#8221;Montserrat|900|||||||&#8221; header_3_font_size=&#8221;35px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;20px||20px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;25px||25px|20px|false|false&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<h3>Marketing fail 6: Snap Spectacles and Luka Sabbat<\/h3>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;1669c909-156a-43d1-88f4-d63e9a19d0a7&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s shift our gaze to another<\/span><b> influencer marketing campaign<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that didn\u2019t quite see the success it envisioned.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This time, we\u2019re looking at the promotion of Snap Spectacles by fashion influencer Luka Sabbat.<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.clickanalytic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Luka.webp&#8221; alt=&#8221;A picture of a man with dreadlocks on his instagram.&#8221; title_text=&#8221;A picture of a man with dreadlocks on his instagram.&#8221; force_fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; height=&#8221;436px&#8221; max_height=&#8221;600px&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;1669c909-156a-43d1-88f4-d63e9a19d0a7&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Known for his trendsetting style and strong social media presence, Sabbat seemed like the <\/span><b>perfect match<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to bring Snap\u2019s innovative eyewear into the limelight.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But, as it turned out, not all that glitters is gold. \ud83d\udeab\u2728<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The campaign aimed to blend fashion with technology, showcasing Snap Spectacles as the next big thing in wearable tech.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, it didn\u2019t resonate with the audience as expected.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite its unique concept, the product was seen as <\/span><b>a novelty<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> rather than a <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">must-have accessory<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This perception challenge was compounded by the fact that Sabbat\u2019s promotion didn\u2019t manage to shift the public\u2019s view of the product from a cool gadget to an essential fashion item. \ud83d\udcc9<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While Sabbat\u2019s involvement did bring a sense of style to the campaign, it wasn\u2019t enough to overcome the product\u2019s inherent challenges and consumer perceptions. \ud83d\udcda<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>The lesson here?<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udc49 A successful marketing campaign requires <\/span><b>more than just a popular face<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It needs a product that <\/span><b>resonates<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with the audience\u2019s needs and lifestyle.<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;280b61e4-116e-4c17-8487-38cd9b268d98&#8243; text_font=&#8221;Montserrat|900|||||||&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;45px&#8221; header_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; header_2_font=&#8221;Montserrat|900|||||||&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; header_2_font_size=&#8221;45px&#8221; header_3_font=&#8221;Montserrat|900|||||||&#8221; header_3_font_size=&#8221;35px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;20px||20px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;25px||25px|20px|false|false&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<h3>Marketing fail 7: Tower Jewellers and Terrie McEvoy<\/h3>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;1669c909-156a-43d1-88f4-d63e9a19d0a7&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||19px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Still here for some cringy influencer marketing fails?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Good. \ud83d\ude08<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s time to shine a light on a gem of a fail.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meet Tower Jewellers and Terrie McEvoy. \ud83d\udc8d\ud83d\udcab\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This <\/span><b>epic influencer fail<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> isn\u2019t about the glitter of jewellery but rather a tarnished tale of a giveaway gone wrong.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">McEvoy, a well-known influencer, was accused of rigging a giveaway by awarding the prizes to her friends. Talk about a marketing misstep! \ud83d\udc94\ud83e\udd26\u200d\u2640\ufe0f<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.clickanalytic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/tower.webp&#8221; alt=&#8221;Two instagram pictures of a woman with a teddy bear.&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Two instagram pictures of a woman with a teddy bear.&#8221; force_fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; height=&#8221;375px&#8221; max_height=&#8221;600px&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;1669c909-156a-43d1-88f4-d63e9a19d0a7&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||19px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This act of dishonesty didn\u2019t just dim the sparkle of the campaign; it eroded trust in both the influencer and the brand.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember, trust is like a precious diamond \u2013 <\/span><b>hard to find<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and even <\/span><b>harder to keep<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And here\u2019s a statistic that reflects this reality: <\/span><b>81% of consumers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> say that trust in a brand is a deciding factor in their purchase decisions. \ud83d\udcc9\ud83d\udd0d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>What can we learn from this fiasco?\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Honesty and integrity are the crowning jewels in promotional activities.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brands and influencers alike must maintain transparency and fairness in all aspects of marketing. After all, a giveaway should be a celebration, not a controversy!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udc49 It\u2019s all about building campaigns as <\/span><b>authentic<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as they are alluring, ensuring that your brand\u2019s reputation remains as flawless as a well-cut diamond. \ud83d\udc8e\u2728<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;280b61e4-116e-4c17-8487-38cd9b268d98&#8243; text_font=&#8221;Montserrat|900|||||||&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;45px&#8221; header_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; header_2_font=&#8221;Montserrat|900|||||||&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; header_2_font_size=&#8221;45px&#8221; header_3_font=&#8221;Montserrat|900|||||||&#8221; header_3_font_size=&#8221;35px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;20px||20px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;25px||25px|20px|false|false&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<h3>Marketing fail 8: Centra Tech and Floyd Mayweather<\/h3>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;1669c909-156a-43d1-88f4-d63e9a19d0a7&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||19px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step into the ring with one of the more controversial knockouts in influencer marketing history \u2013 the bout between Floyd Mayweather and Centra Tech. \ud83e\udd4a\ud83d\udcbb\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this corner, we have Mayweather, a heavyweight champion of the boxing world.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He stepped into the tech arena to promote Centra Tech.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But this match had an unexpected twist:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Centra Tech turned out to be a fraudulent company.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Talk about a <\/span><b>marketing misfire<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">! \ud83d\udea8\ud83d\udc4e<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clickanalytic.com\/celebrity-endorsement-everything-you-must-know\/?track=blogpost\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">celebrity endorsement<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> quickly went from a <\/span><b>power punch<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to a <\/span><b>legal uppercut<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It led to significant legal repercussions for the famed boxer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The tale of Centra Tech is a cautionary one, underscoring the vital importance of vetting companies thoroughly before entering the endorsement ring. \ud83d\udcda\ud83d\udd75\ufe0f\u200d\u2642\ufe0f<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Let\u2019s talk scary numbers.<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \ud83d\udc7b<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A survey revealed that <\/span><b>65% of consumers lose trust<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in a brand due to association with a disreputable or fraudulent company.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mayweather\u2019s tangle with Centra Tech is a stark reminder of how quickly<\/span><b> trust can be lost<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> when due diligence is skipped. \ud83d\udcc9<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The lesson? \ud83d\udd0d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Always, always do your homework before endorsing a company or hiring an influencer.<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.clickanalytic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2-16.png&#8221; alt=&#8221;How to get endorsements.&#8221; title_text=&#8221;How to get endorsements.&#8221; force_fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; height=&#8221;300px&#8221; max_height=&#8221;600px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;280b61e4-116e-4c17-8487-38cd9b268d98&#8243; text_font=&#8221;Montserrat|900|||||||&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;45px&#8221; header_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; header_2_font=&#8221;Montserrat|900|||||||&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; header_2_font_size=&#8221;45px&#8221; header_3_font=&#8221;Montserrat|900|||||||&#8221; header_3_font_size=&#8221;35px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;20px||20px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;25px||25px|20px|false|false&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<h3>Marketing fail 9: Vintage Band Tees and Kendall and Kylie Jenner<\/h3>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;1669c909-156a-43d1-88f4-d63e9a19d0a7&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||19px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, let\u2019s tune into a marketing misstep that hit a sour note. \ud83d\udc55\ud83c\udfb5\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is the story about the Vintage Band Tees saga starring Kendall and Kylie Jenner.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Jenner sisters released a line of t-shirts with their faces superimposed over legendary musicians like Tupac, Biggie, and Ozzy Osbourne.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Sounds edgy, right?\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wrong! <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udeab\ud83c\udfa4<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The fashion faux pas struck a chord of discontent, leading to <\/span><b>public backlash<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for what was seen as disrespecting the legacies of these iconic artists.<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_code _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<iframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/hsV38QkWY4o?si=esWd2VNh-19iVfr0\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>[\/et_pb_code][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;1669c909-156a-43d1-88f4-d63e9a19d0a7&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||19px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">his campaign turned from a walk down memory lane into a march of insensitivity, highlighting the importance of understanding and respecting cultural and historical significance in marketing. \ud83d\udcc9<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udd0d Consider this:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A study shows that <\/span><b>71% of consumers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> prefer buying from brands that align with their values.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Jenner sisters\u2019 t-shirt turmoil is a prime example of failing to align a product with their audience\u2019s cultural and ethical values. \ud83e\udd26\u200d\u2640\ufe0f<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udc49 The lesson from this fashion fiasco?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Always be mindful of <\/span><b>cultural sensitivity<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and the legacy of others.<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.clickanalytic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/5-1.png&#8221; alt=&#8221;Did you know?.&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Did you know?.&#8221; force_fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; height=&#8221;300px&#8221; max_height=&#8221;600px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;280b61e4-116e-4c17-8487-38cd9b268d98&#8243; text_font=&#8221;Montserrat|900|||||||&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;45px&#8221; header_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; header_2_font=&#8221;Montserrat|900|||||||&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; header_2_font_size=&#8221;45px&#8221; header_3_font=&#8221;Montserrat|900|||||||&#8221; header_3_font_size=&#8221;35px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;20px||20px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;25px||25px|20px|false|false&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<h3>Marketing fail 10: Diclegis and Kim Kardashian<\/h3>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;1669c909-156a-43d1-88f4-d63e9a19d0a7&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||19px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Navigating the tricky waters of pharmaceutical marketing, we encounter the Diclegis campaign featuring none other than Kim Kardashian. \ud83d\udc8a<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even working with <\/span><b>mega influencers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> like the Queen of Instagram, Kim Kardashian, can lead to a marketing fail.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kim Kardashian took to social media to promote Diclegis, a drug for morning sickness.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, she omitted a crucial detail \u2013 <\/span><b>the side effects of the drug<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. \ud83d\udeab\ud83d\udcac<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While sleek and influential, the post missed a critical element of pharmaceutical advertising: <\/span><b>transparency<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> about potential risks.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This oversight <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/davidkroll\/2015\/07\/31\/the-kim-kardashian-endorsed-morning-sickness-drug-is-the-real-deal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">caught the eye of the FDA<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, leading to an intervention for not adhering to medical advertising regulations. \ud83d\udcc9\ud83c\udfe5<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s a pill of truth: a survey found that <\/span><b>73% of consumers want transparency<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from brands on social media.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udc49 The lesson here?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When promoting products, particularly in sensitive industries like healthcare, it\u2019s imperative to include all necessary information, including risks and side effects.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Compliance with regulatory guidelines is a <\/span><b>non-negotiable<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> part of responsible marketing.<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.clickanalytic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/2-14.png&#8221; 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Did you know?.&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Brands that work with micro-influencers. Did you know?.&#8221; force_fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; height=&#8221;300px&#8221; max_height=&#8221;600px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;280b61e4-116e-4c17-8487-38cd9b268d98&#8243; text_font=&#8221;Montserrat|900|||||||&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;45px&#8221; header_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; header_2_font=&#8221;Montserrat|900|||||||&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; header_2_font_size=&#8221;45px&#8221; header_3_font=&#8221;Montserrat|900|||||||&#8221; header_3_font_size=&#8221;35px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;20px||20px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;25px||25px|20px|false|false&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<h3>Marketing fail 11: Vimal and Ajay Devgan<\/h3>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;1669c909-156a-43d1-88f4-d63e9a19d0a7&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||19px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019re nearing the end of our <\/span><b>list of influencer marketing fails<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. \ud83d\udc47<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next up, stepping into a controversial spotlight, we have the Vimal campaign featuring Bollywood star Ajay Devgan.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Devgan, known for his impactful roles, took on the part of <\/span><b>endorsing a pan masala brand<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Vimal.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, this role had an unexpected plot twist.<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_code _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<iframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/oC9BCdJmuZc?si=QQ6JmRF1xRU7KdPy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>[\/et_pb_code][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;1669c909-156a-43d1-88f4-d63e9a19d0a7&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||19px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The brand later became linked to <\/span><b>health issues<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, stirring up a storm of public backlash. \ud83d\udeab\ud83d\udc40<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The backlash wasn\u2019t just a matter of tarnished reputation; it translated into <\/span><b>declining sales<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This scenario is a classic example of the consequences when product endorsements overlook potential health implications. \ud83d\udcc9<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s a sobering statistic:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>59% of consumers are likely to stop buying<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> a brand if they feel it is unethical.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Devgan\u2019s endorsement of Vimal is a testament to this, showcasing how a brand\u2019s association with health risks can lead to consumer trust and business loss. \ud83d\udcda<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udc49 The lesson from this saga?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Always consider the health implications of the products you\u2019re endorsing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s not just about the immediate impact of an endorsement; it\u2019s about the long-term health and ethical implications.<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;280b61e4-116e-4c17-8487-38cd9b268d98&#8243; text_font=&#8221;Montserrat|900|||||||&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;45px&#8221; header_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; header_2_font=&#8221;Montserrat|900|||||||&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; header_2_font_size=&#8221;45px&#8221; header_3_font=&#8221;Montserrat|900|||||||&#8221; header_3_font_size=&#8221;35px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;20px||20px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;25px||25px|20px|false|false&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<h3>Marketing fail 12: Fair and Handsome and Shahrukh Khan<\/h3>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;1669c909-156a-43d1-88f4-d63e9a19d0a7&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||19px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, let\u2019s turn the spotlight on a campaign that sparked more than just consumer interest \u2013 the Fair and Handsome endorsement by Bollywood megastar Shahrukh Khan. \ud83c\udf1f\ud83e\uddf4\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a move that stirred social debate, Khan became the face of a skin-lightening product.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_code _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<iframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gDhV1LD3_F0?si=O1ZksLVQ1bi4kv7S\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>[\/et_pb_code][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;1669c909-156a-43d1-88f4-d63e9a19d0a7&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||19px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<p><b><i>The result?<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It ignited widespread controversy over the sensitive issue of colourism. \ud83d\udeab\ud83c\udfad<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This endorsement raised not only eyebrows but also <\/span><b>accusations of perpetuating harmful stereotypes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and insecurities associated with skin colour.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The backlash was a stark reminder of the deep societal impacts that product messaging can have. \ud83d\udcc9<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider this: A survey found that <\/span><b>64% of consumers worldwide<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> now buy or boycott a brand solely because of its position on a <\/span><b>social<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><b>political issue<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Khan\u2019s endorsement of Fair and Handsome brought this reality to the forefront, highlighting how celebrity endorsements can sometimes clash with evolving social consciousness. \ud83d\udcda<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>The key lesson here?\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udc49 Brands and influencers must <\/span><b>be aware of the broader social impact<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of the products and messages they promote.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marketing is not just about selling a product; it\u2019s about <\/span><b>understanding and respecting<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the societal context in which your product exists.<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;280b61e4-116e-4c17-8487-38cd9b268d98&#8243; text_font=&#8221;Montserrat|900|||||||&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;45px&#8221; header_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; header_2_font=&#8221;Montserrat|900|||||||&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; header_2_font_size=&#8221;45px&#8221; header_3_font=&#8221;Montserrat|900|||||||&#8221; header_3_font_size=&#8221;35px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;20px||20px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;25px||25px|20px|false|false&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<h3>Marketing fail 13: Facial Fitness Pao and Ronaldo<\/h3>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;1669c909-156a-43d1-88f4-d63e9a19d0a7&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||19px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, those were some <strong>scary influencer marketing fails<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, let\u2019s end with one that\u2019ll bring a chuckle to your face.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our final analysis is one of the most eyebrow-raising endorsements in recent times \u2013 Cristiano Ronaldo\u2019s promotion of Facial Fitness Pao. \u26bd\ufe0f\ud83e\udd38\u200d\u2642\ufe0f\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What was this campaign about?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the world\u2019s most renowned footballers endorsed a facial fitness device to tone facial muscles. <\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_code _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<iframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/C4zYt4roWWM?si=1Qyvs31wIpWke9LK\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>[\/et_pb_code][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;1669c909-156a-43d1-88f4-d63e9a19d0a7&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||19px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Looks intriguing, right?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Well, it turned out to be <\/span><b>more baffling than intriguing<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for many. \ud83d\udeab\ud83d\ude15<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The product, aimed at improving facial toning, was met with scepticism and a fair share of giggles. \ud83d\ude02<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It was seen as <\/span><b>odd<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and, frankly, not taken seriously by the public.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ronaldo\u2019s athletic prowess and charismatic persona, usually a winning combo for endorsements, couldn\u2019t save the day this time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The campaign is a classic example of a <\/span><b>misfit between the product and the endorser\u2019s persona<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. \ud83d\udcc9<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>And where\u2019s the proof?<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>71% of consumers <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">buy from brands that share the same values as they do.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The mismatch between Ronaldo\u2019s sporting image and the quirky nature of Facial Fitness Pao highlights the importance of ensuring product relevance and credibility in marketing. \ud83d\udcda<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>The takeaway?\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udc49 When selecting a product to endorse, ensuring that it <\/span><b>aligns with the influencer\u2019s image<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>audience expectations<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is critical.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Authenticity<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>credibility<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in product endorsements are essential, as they can make or break the public\u2019s perception of both the product and the endorser.<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.clickanalytic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/1-1.png&#8221; 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custom_padding=&#8221;25px||25px|20px|false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<h3>Conclusion<\/h3>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;1669c909-156a-43d1-88f4-d63e9a19d0a7&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||19px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And there you have it: <\/span><b>13 cringy influencer marketing fails<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Laugh or cry; there\u2019s something to learn in each of them. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, go on and grab this <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/app.clickanalytic.com\/login\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">free trial of our influencer marketing platform<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. 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