Influencers come from a variety of sources. These include, but are not limited to:
- Industry analysts
- Business & Trade Journalists
- Broadcast Media
- Top-Tier Management Consultancies
- Financial analysts
- Your competitors
- Conferences & events
- Customer Organisations & User Groups
- Authors & Management Thinkers
- Niche Consultancies
- VARs, Systems Integrators & Outsourcers
| - Consumers and Consumer Groups
- Individual Consultants
- Blogs & Online Forums
- Industry Bodies, Forums & Federations
- Venture Capitalists and Financiers
- Retailers
- Procurement Authorities & Buyers Groups
- Government Agencies & Regulators
- Complementary Partner Brands
- Standards bodies
- Academics
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Of course, these influencers have always existed. However it's the recognition of their influence, and the need to address them directly as part of your marketing outreach, that is new.
Most likely your organization is targeting some individuals within these categories more than they deserve, and others far too little.
Though how can you tell?