The Real ROI of Influencer Partnerships Beyond Sales w/ Ashton Wall (GateMaker Community)

The Real ROI of Influencer Partnerships Beyond Sales w/ Ashton Wall (GateMaker Community)

Author: The Influencer Marketing Factory March 26, 2025 Duration: 27:18

In this episode of The Influence Factor, Alessandro Bogliari, CEO and Co-Founder of The Influencer Marketing Factory, speaks with Ashton Wall, Co-Founder of GateMaker Community.

They explore her mission to restore the integrity of marketing by putting creators at the center of strategy, and why influencer marketing should power every channel—not just earned media. Ashton shares her unique “marketing solar system” framework, insights from viral campaigns like Milk Makeup’s Cooling Water Jelly Tint, and common pitfalls creators and brands should avoid.

She also highlights the importance of long-term creator relationships, smarter influencer selection, and her excitement around the growing wave of live shopping in the U.S.


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Show Notes:

(01:02) - Introduction to Ashton

(03:32) - Creators as the center of the marketing solar system

(07:32) - Understanding brand needs

(09:00) - Common mistakes creators make

(16:50) - Case study: Milk Makeup’s viral launch

(18:55) - Influencer selection strategy

(23:40) - Do’s & don’ts for brand outreach

(25:45) - Future of live shopping


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Hosted by Alessandro Bogliari, CEO and Co-Founder of The Influencer Marketing Factory, The Influence Factor pulls back the curtain on the rapidly evolving world of digital promotion. Each conversation moves beyond surface-level trends to examine the real mechanics of influencer marketing, social media strategy, and the burgeoning creator economy. You’ll hear from a range of guests-from brand leaders to successful creators themselves-who share candid insights on what actually works. Discussions often delve into the practicalities of social commerce, campaign measurement, and navigating the shifting algorithms of major platforms. This isn’t about vague theories; it’s a grounded look at the tactics and relationships that drive modern brand growth. For anyone involved in marketing, business development, or content creation, this podcast serves as a direct line to the expertise of a leading global agency. The dialogue is focused on actionable knowledge, whether you're looking to understand the ROI of a partnership or the future of digital community building. Tune in for thoughtful analysis that treats influencer marketing as the sophisticated business discipline it has become.
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