Estimating the resources needed for an influencer campaign can be challenging for various reasons. Unforeseen issues commonly arise that may strain your initial estimates, so it’s essential to have a realistic, flexible plan in place.

1. Underestimating Time Required: Creating an influencer marketing campaign involves more than just throwing posts onto social media. It requires research, influencer discovery, strategy development, content creation, promotion, and monitoring. Each step can be time-consuming. Tools like Flinque can help streamline these tasks and make the most of your time.

2. Overlooking/Avoiding Micro-Influencers: Brands are sometimes mistaken in thinking they need to partner with influencers having millions of followers. Micro-influencers, who may have fewer followers, often boast higher engagement rates and might be more economical.

3. Misjudging Required Skillsets: Running an influencer campaign requires a diverse set of skills. You might need people who are experts in influencer research, contract negotiation, social media management, and data analysis. Overlooking required skill sets can result in an inadequately-resourced campaign.

4. Ignoring Hidden Costs: There are more costs associated with influencer marketing than just influencer fees. Consider expenses for content creation, social media promotion, software and tools, analytics, and contingency costs.

5. Underestimating ROI Measurement: The effectiveness of your campaign can’t be determined without appropriate measurement and analysis. If you don’t allocate appropriate resources for tracking, analytics, and ROI computation, you won’t be able to gauge your campaign’s success or failure.

Audience analytics platforms, campaign management solutions, and ROI tracking tools offered by different marketing platforms can help alleviate these challenges by providing insights and tools to manage your campaigns effectively.