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Influencer advertising has become a key strategy for modern marketers everywhere. But for many, this is still unchartered territory, a way to reach their audience that they’re unsure how to use. This article explores insights shared by marketing experts Abtin Buergari (Blueprint) and Andrew Behringer (Urban Legends) on a number of the most pertinent questions regarding influencer marketing like: