The Evolution of Influencer Marketing -- Emily Fonda & Jay Kent-Hume (Co-Founders, The Sociable Society)

Emily Fonda and Jay Kent-Hume are the Co-Founders of The Sociable Society, a talent management firm and influencer marketing agency that works with influencers across the U.S. and Canada. Prior to launching The Sociable Society, Emily worked in public relations and Jay worked in staffing and recruitment. In this episode, Jay and Emily discuss the evolution of influencer marketing over the past decade and their predictions for the future. We explore how product reviews and recommendations shifted from word of mouth and celebrity endorsements to online ratings and influencer recommendations. We also evaluate the impact of social media and influencer marketing on politics, sports, and consumerism, particularly in a world of one-click shopping and next-day shipping. Finally, Emily and Jay describe the move away from microinfluencers and an emphasis on longer term partnerships between brands and high profile creators, and we predict more FTC regulation and more product placement coming to the world of influencer marketing. Host: James Creech LISTENER SUPPORT If you’d like to make a small monthly donation  to help support future episodes, please visit https://anchor.fm/all-things-video/support ABOUT THE SHOW All Things Video is a podcast dedicated to uncovering the past and charting the future of the online video ecosystem. Listen to interviews with founders, executives, and thought leaders from the world’s leading media companies and engage in thought-provoking debates about the issues shaping the next generation of entertainment. From the short-form content revolution to the fragmentation of video viewership in an always-on world, All Things Video reveals the key trends and insights from the world of digital media. Follow All Things Video on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn for new episodes and updates! ABOUT THE HOST James Creech is an entrepreneur focused on technology, online video, and digital media. He is the Co-Founder & CEO of Paladin, the essential influencer marketing platform for media companies, agencies, and brands.