Section 9/14

Influencers & Ambassadors

Strategy, Tiers & Content Repurposing

Why Influencer Marketing?

Credibility: Third-party endorsement is more trusted than brand messaging

Reach: Access to engaged audiences aligned with target avatars

Content: Authentic user-generated content for paid campaigns

CAC Reduction: More cost-effective than cold paid ads

Community: Build organic brand advocates and long-term relationships

Three-Tier Strategy

Research Insight: Competitor analysis reveals proven influencer tier patterns.

See Section 2 (Market Research) for detailed analysis of THORNE's athlete partnerships and ABSORPTION's clinician networks.

MACRO (300k+)

Reach: 300k-5M+ followers

Engagement: 3-5%

Cost: $5k-$15k per post

Goal: Awareness, brand lift

Quantity: 2-3 per quarter

MID-TIER (50k-300k)

Reach: 50k-300k followers

Engagement: 5-8%

Cost: $1k-$5k per post

Goal: Conversion, engagement

Quantity: 4-6 per quarter

MICRO (20k-50k)

Reach: 20k-50k followers

Engagement: 8-15%

Cost: $300-$1.5k per post

Goal: Community, authenticity

Quantity: 8-12 per quarter

Total Quarterly Budget

Conservative: $25k-$40k

Moderate: $40k-$60k

Aggressive: $60k-$100k

Influencer Briefing by Avatar

Wellness Preventive 45+

Influencer Type: Health coaches, wellness experts, lifestyle creators

Messaging: Preventive health, longevity, quality of life

Content Focus: Daily routine, health tips, testimonials, lifestyle integration

Fitness & Performance

Influencer Type: Athletes, fitness coaches, performance trainers

Messaging: Performance, recovery, energy, results

Content Focus: Workout integration, before/after, performance metrics, testimonials

Wellness Lifestyle

Influencer Type: Lifestyle creators, wellness advocates, community builders

Messaging: Lifestyle fit, convenience, community, self-care

Content Focus: Lifestyle moments, community stories, wellness tips, UGC

Content Repurposing Strategy

Maximize ROI from Influencer Content

Original Post

Influencer posts on their channel (organic reach)

Repost on Brand Channel

Repost to @isotonix Instagram with credit (extends reach, builds social proof)

Paid Amplification

Use influencer content in paid ads (higher CTR than brand content)

Email & SMS

Include influencer testimonials in email sequences and SMS campaigns

Community Content

Feature in community highlights, ambassador program, case studies

Influencer Selection Criteria

Must-Have

✓ Audience alignment with avatars

✓ Authentic engagement (not fake followers)

✓ Brand value alignment

✓ Consistent posting history

✓ Professional communication

Red Flags

✗ Engagement rate below 2%

✗ Sudden follower spikes

✗ Controversial past posts

✗ Inconsistent with brand values

✗ Poor communication or unprofessional

Connection to Strategy

✓ Influencers are tailored to each avatar and communication angle

✓ Three-tier strategy balances reach, engagement, and cost

✓ Content repurposing maximizes ROI from influencer partnerships

✓ Influencer marketing reduces CAC and increases organic reach

✓ Authentic partnerships build long-term brand advocacy