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Influencer Marketing Guide: Platforms, Best Content Strategies, and Target Markets
Abstract
Influencer marketing has emerged as a central strategy in digital advertising, enabling brands to leverage social media influencers to enhance audience engagement and brand awareness. This study examines the effectiveness of influencer marketing across six major platforms: TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), LinkedIn, and YouTube. The study employs a qualitative research approach to present the findings in three core dimensions: Influencer Types and Performance, Content Strategy, Marketing Advantages, and Challenges. Key findings demonstrate that campaign effectiveness is highly dependent on the strategic alignment of influencer types and content formats with each platform’s technical affordances and audience culture. TikTok and Instagram are particularly effective for high-engagement, short-form content, making them optimal for viral campaigns and rapid audience growth. LinkedIn and YouTube excel in supporting long-form, educational, and thought leadership content, fostering professional credibility and sustained audience retention. Facebook remains significant for community-driven engagement and interactive formats such as live shopping. X distinguishes itself with real-time interaction and thought leadership, especially in trending and niche communities. The study highlights that nano- and micro-influencers outperform macro-influencers on platforms that prioritise authenticity and community. Macro and thought leadership influencers are more impactful in rewarding expertise and depth. The growing presence of AI-generated and meme influencers on visually and algorithmically driven platforms points to new directions for digital marketing. This research provides actionable insights for brands and marketers seeking to improve their digital engagement, offering a structured framework for influencer marketing strategies. By clarifying the interplay between influencer type, content strategy, and platform affordance, the study supports more effective, evidence-based influencer marketing campaigns. Future research should explore the evolving role of AI-generated influencers and the impact of emerging digital platforms on influencer marketing strategies.
Keywords
- Influencer marketing
- social media platforms
- digital advertising
- content strategy
- audience engagement
Thanks
This study was presented as an oral presentation at IFIG 2025 12th International Communication Days / Media and Communication Studies Symposium in the Digital Age.
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Details
Primary Language
English
Subjects
Communication Studies, Mass Media, Social Media Studies, New Communication Technologies
Journal Section
Research Article
Authors
Early Pub Date
October 28, 2025
Publication Date
October 31, 2025
Submission Date
May 24, 2025
Acceptance Date
September 25, 2025
Published in Issue
Year 2025 Number: 16
APA
Durmuş Şenyapar, H. N. (2025). Influencer Marketing Guide: Platforms, Best Content Strategies, and Target Markets. Etkileşim, 16, 110-137. https://doi.org/10.32739/etkilesim.2025.8.16.307
AMA
1.Durmuş Şenyapar HN. Influencer Marketing Guide: Platforms, Best Content Strategies, and Target Markets. Etkileşim. 2025;(16):110-137. doi:10.32739/etkilesim.2025.8.16.307
Chicago
Durmuş Şenyapar, Hafize Nurgül. 2025. “Influencer Marketing Guide: Platforms, Best Content Strategies, and Target Markets”. Etkileşim, nos. 16: 110-37. https://doi.org/10.32739/etkilesim.2025.8.16.307.
EndNote
Durmuş Şenyapar HN (October 1, 2025) Influencer Marketing Guide: Platforms, Best Content Strategies, and Target Markets. Etkileşim 16 110–137.
IEEE
[1]H. N. Durmuş Şenyapar, “Influencer Marketing Guide: Platforms, Best Content Strategies, and Target Markets”, Etkileşim, no. 16, pp. 110–137, Oct. 2025, doi: 10.32739/etkilesim.2025.8.16.307.
ISNAD
Durmuş Şenyapar, Hafize Nurgül. “Influencer Marketing Guide: Platforms, Best Content Strategies, and Target Markets”. Etkileşim. 16 (October 1, 2025): 110-137. https://doi.org/10.32739/etkilesim.2025.8.16.307.
JAMA
1.Durmuş Şenyapar HN. Influencer Marketing Guide: Platforms, Best Content Strategies, and Target Markets. Etkileşim. 2025;:110–137.
MLA
Durmuş Şenyapar, Hafize Nurgül. “Influencer Marketing Guide: Platforms, Best Content Strategies, and Target Markets”. Etkileşim, no. 16, Oct. 2025, pp. 110-37, doi:10.32739/etkilesim.2025.8.16.307.
Vancouver
1.Hafize Nurgül Durmuş Şenyapar. Influencer Marketing Guide: Platforms, Best Content Strategies, and Target Markets. Etkileşim. 2025 Oct. 1;(16):110-37. doi:10.32739/etkilesim.2025.8.16.307

