Influencers 101 — Instagram

What does it take to join one of the fastest growing categories of brand ambassador and influencer marketing? I asked an up and coming Instagram fitness influencer with over 120,000 followers at the time of this article to anonymously share written tips, tricks, and secrets about becoming a fitness influencer.

What is an instagram model?

Stepping forward into the world of Instagram modeling means taking a step back to understand the current state of the game. Let's be brutally honest: There have never been more Instagram models. And while the platform has grown to a massive global scale covering over a billion users, there are more opportunities than ever for those in the know.

The definition of an Instagram model is pretty simple. If brands pay you to showcase their goods, you're officially a model. As we like to say at PodSquad, it's just a hobby until you're...

Festivals have transformed the world of marketing. Every brand wants to be seen at music festivals, and Coachella consistently tops the list for fashion, clothing, and accessories. But what does it take to earn a coveted spot as a Coachella influencer? I asked a 3-year Instagram influencer veteran with over 200,000 followers in...

Becoming a fashion influencer is hard, and getting harder. That's because so many people want to get into the game. You can have talent, style, and great images and still be unable to get the attention of top fashion brands on Instagram, YouTube, and other social media platforms.

We've started our PodSquad Confessions Series to...

It's a tough time to be an Instagram influencer. With Instagram's algorithm seemingly locking down your ability to grow follower count, it's no wonder people are turning to strange and often shady services and apps to buy followers. 

Today I'm going to break down the issue from a few angles, with no judgement....