12 Common Mistakes Brands Make In Their Influencer Marketing Strategy

Most influencer campaigns fail before they even launch.
In 2025, brands lose millions not from poor influencers but from ineffective influencer marketing strategies.

This episode uncovers the 12 hidden traps that sabotage even the most ambitious campaigns.

From mismatched creators to weak ROI tracking, we expose what goes wrong behind the scenes. You’ll discover how even experienced marketers fall into the common mistakes brands make—and how to avoid them with more thoughtful, data-driven decisions.

🎧 What you’ll learn in this episode:
▶️ Why lacking clear KPIs leads to wasted budgets
▶️ How overvaluing follower count ruins your ROI
▶️ The truth about influencer fraud and brand safety risks
▶️ When micromanagement kills authenticity—and sales
▶️ Why the wrong platform choice can tank your results
▶️ How one-off deals destroy long-term value
▶️ The ROI power of micro and nano-influencers
▶️ Why skipping contracts leads to legal nightmares
▶️ What brands miss when they don’t repurpose content
▶️ How ignoring FTC guidelines can cost you millions
▶️ How vanity metrics mislead decision-makers
▶️ The #1 post-campaign mistake most brands don’t know they’re making

🎯 Whether you're scaling a DTC brand or launching your first influencer marketing campaign, this episode delivers the insights you can act on today.

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