Sensitive Influencer Stories (and how to share them)

Today we’re speaking with Blagica Bottigliero of Zlato and Bottles Nation. Connect with her: Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/Blagica X: http://www.twitter.com/@Blagica Threads: https://www.threads.net/@blagica Blagica Bottigliero, is an Emmy-winning digital marketing expert with over 25 years of experience in the industry, beginning with her early work of helping Maytag transition online. Her career has been defined by leading digital transformations across various sectors. Currently, as the Founder and Principal of Zlato, she specializes in providing strategic digital and affiliate marketing guidance. She engages deeply with client teams, offering not only training but also hands-on execution support. In this role, she integrates herself into the team, applying her expertise to drive success in digital communications strategies and affiliate marketing initiatives. She served as the Director of Affiliate Marketing at JEB Commerce. There, she implemented a comprehensive strategy that merged Public Relations, Digital Marketing, Content Creation, and Commerce. This role was pivotal in reshaping the agency's approach and offerings, demonstrating her ability to drive innovative and effective marketing solutions. As Head of Marketing & Partnerships at Bottles Nation, she led a significant digital transformation, managing over 1,000 virtual events and generating $1M in revenue within a year. Her global expertise was further expanded at ModSquad and Motorola Mobility, where she managed international teams and navigated complex global communication challenges. Additionally, her tenure at Orbitz contributed significantly to their online marketing strategies, enhancing her experience in the travel and e-commerce sectors. At Edelman Digital, she played a key role in integrating digital marketing with traditional PR, establishing new industry standards. This experience sharpened her ability to merge cutting-edge digital strategies with traditional marketing practices. Her broad experience, spanning from startups to multinational corporations, enables her to skillfully manage complex marketing environments. As a seasoned keynote speaker, she's shared insights at forums like TEDx, SxSW, and AllWeb. Passionate about continuous learning, she actively explores new trends, such as AI, to stay at the forefront of marketing innovation. She welcomes and embraces change, constantly seeking to shape the digital narrative of brands. She is an avid volunteer in her community. She is also an advocate for green technologies and electric vehicles. A born and bred metro-Detroiter, she has the pulse and grit of the Midwest , mixed in with international experience and knowledge. [00:00:00] Resurgence of affiliate marketing. [00:04:18] Planning for the new year. [00:07:01] Affiliate marketing origins and evolution. [00:10:18] The rise of affiliate marketing. [00:13:50] Affiliate marketing and BuzzFeed. [00:14:47] Privacy concerns and affiliate marketing. [00:18:15] The evolution of influencers. [00:22:07] Influencer concerns on affiliate marketing. [00:22:47] Patience in affiliate marketing. [00:28:02] Different affiliate marketing networks. [00:28:13] Affiliate marketing networks. [00:33:22] Pressure and Expectations in Influencer Marketing. [00:35:52] Scaling in digital marketing. [00:40:43] Mistrust in influencer partnerships. [00:42:42] Influencer marketing trends. [00:47:27] Influencers exploring affiliate marketing. [00:50:22] Balancing motherhood and career. [00:53:58] Women in the digital technology space. [00:58:10] Teaching the importance of self-care. [01:00:53] Balancing work and motherhood. [01:04:01] Parenthood and motherhood challenges. [01:08:28] Looking forward in my career. Want to join WIIM's Membership? Check out our website http://www.iamwiim.com/join Don't forget to follow us on Instagram http://www.instagram.com/iamwiim