Research
April 30, 2020
Influential musician Billie Eilish in Chanel at the Oscars. Image credit: Billie Eilish
By Dianna Dilworth
Investments in influencer marketing programs have grown 10-30 percent in early 2020, and these numbers may continue to rise as stores are closed and brands look for new ways to maintain sales during the global lockdown.
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