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Even during a year like no other, influencer marketing thrived in 2020. Lockdowns led to increased social media usage, a change in consumer behavior from Covid-19, there were production challenges around traditional advertising shoots, audiences turned toward authenticity and curated content, and brand budgets were upended, requiring quick-turn pivots. All of these issues and more inspired plenty of brands to partner with influencers this past year in order to get the word out in a relevant, topical and mindful way.

While professional production value goes a long way toward making a video popular (and possibly viral) on social media, incorporating highly original content could be even more important. Doing the same thing that everyone else is doing with video won’t garner attention for your brand.

If there’s one thing we can probably agree on about 2020 and its impact on brands and consumers, it’s that last year was extraordinary — unprecedented even, although I think most of us are over that particular term. At my influencer marketing agency, we spent the last weeks of 2020 wrapping up end-of-year programs while also turning our attention ahead to the new year.

Influencer marketing has long matured from an edgy Wild West tactic to an integral part of many brand marketing strategies. A recent survey shows that more than half (63%) of businesses that budget for influencer marketing intend to increase their spend for the next year.