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Influencer Marketing · Published February 21, 2023

Leigh Ann Ambrosi
Managing Partner & EVP, Consumer Lifestyle

Transparency Builds Trust in the Influencer World

building trust in marketing strategies for business success
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In today’s world, consumers are more discerning than ever and demand transparency, especially from brands and influencers in the beauty industry. As a result, it is imperative that influencers and brands in the industry are transparent with their audiences. This is the best way for them to build trust and loyalty with their audiences.

Social media transparency

Social media transparency helps to build trust between brands, influencers, and consumers. Brands have to be honest about the products they sell and disclose their manufacturing process and ingredients; this way, consumers are more likely to trust them. This, in turn, leads to increased brand loyalty and customer retention. If a brand is found to be untrustworthy or deceptive, consumers are likely to avoid their products and find alternative options.

Safety

In the beauty industry, there are often concerns about product safety and environmental impact, which can both be alleviated through brand transparency. Companies that are transparent about their ingredients and manufacturing processes can reassure their audience that their products are safe and sustainable. This not only builds trust but also appeals to consumers, especially those who are looking for products that align with their values.

Differentiation

Transparency also allows brands and those in influencer jobs to showcase their industry expertise. Discussion of product formulation and beneficial ingredients helps to educate the audience and build credibility for the influencer or brand; in turn, trust and loyalty increase.

Ethics

Social media transparency also helps to promote ethical business practices. The beauty industry is not immune to controversy, as  there have been numerous instances of unethical business practices by both brands and influencers. By being transparent, brands and influencers can demonstrate their commitment to ethical business practices, prove their social responsibility, and build trust with consumers. 

Leigh Ann Ambrosi

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Leigh Ann Ambrosi

Leigh Ann Ambrosi leads the Consumer Lifestyle division at 5W. With over 25 years of experience, she is a seasoned expert in brand development, publicity, and media relations. Whether shaping strategy, restructuring workflow, handling multiple clients or managing budgets big or small, she effects change with a constant eye towards producing results. Prior to joining the 5W team, Leigh Ann was Executive Vice President, and Chief Administrative Officer at Magrino Public Relations for over nine years. While at Magrino, she oversaw the Consumer and Food, Wine, & Spirits divisions, and managed the operations of the agency. She was responsible for signing new clients, strengthening existing client relationships and programs, and providing oversight for brands including Martha Stewart, Hunter Douglas, SCOUT, The Ranch, Vaughan, Flybird Cocktails, and Horse Soldier Bourbon, among others. Her passion for her work is paramount, which positions her as a strong mentor to junior staff, inspiring them to a higher level of performance. One of her many accomplishments previous to her agency work include a career in book publishing publicity and marketing, where she created multi-platform marketing campaigns that encompassed advertising, events, social media, buzz marketing stunts, publicity, brand building, and strategic partnerships. During her tenure in publishing, she helped to build the brands for authors including Mario Batali, Deepak Chopra, Jillian Michaels, Tyler Florence, Haylie Pomroy and more. Leigh Ann holds a degree in Mass Communications, with a minor in Journalism, from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. She lives with her two kids in Maplewood, NJ

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