What They Said

Pairing Brands with Passionate Fans | What They Said: The Influencer Marketing Podcast | Ep.11

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The What They Said podcast is back with another banger ๐ŸŽง๐Ÿ”ฅ

This week, Sammy Albon sits down with Alex Payne โ€“ Founder of The Influence Room, ex-international rugby presenter, and all-round storytelling pro โ€“ to chat about the matchmaking magic behind connecting brands with creators who genuinely love them.

Think: a slick blend of Tinder meets LinkedIn โ€“ but make it influencer marketing.

Expect an insight-stuffed convo where we unpack:

๐Ÿ’ฅ Why authentic connections beat scripted spend every time.
๐Ÿ“ฑ How brands can speak to fans and creators in a way that actually lands.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ The art of moving beyond the media buy โ€“ and why that's where brand magic happens.
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Taking it IRL: from bespoke events to brand-building media moments you canโ€™t scroll past.
๐Ÿ’ธ Why giving back matters โ€“ and how Alex blends commercial partnerships with contra deals and charity wins.

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