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between drinks Sync’d Podcast by Jessica Velazquez The podcast where we discuss interesting topics that will resonate with you and hopefully, spark debates between you and your colleagues or in your lectures. click to play This episode counts with the presence of fellow writers from Sync’d, James and Heather, helping to bring insight from their knowledge on digital marketing and public relations, in combination with the fashion background that the three of us have. We discuss over drinks the article available online from Forbes, titled: Are Fashion Bloggers Able to Convert Followers into Buyers? (https://www. forbes.com/sites/declaneytan/2016/05/11/are-fashion- bloggers- able- to- convert-followers- into-buyers/#277689611bf3). In this article the Forbes contributor, Declan Eytan, reflects over the notion that influencers might not actually be a big source of revenue for a fashion label, since it can’t be measured and their audience might not be able to purchase from those brands that influencers are promoting, like Prada or, rapper Kanye West’s brand, Yeezy. 14 Another article briefly discussed on the podcast, but equally fascinating is Brands Boost Influencer Marketing Budgets from Business of Fashion. (https://www.businessoffashion.com/articles/news-bites/the- evolution-of- influencer-marketing) vSo join us with your drink of preference, and be a part of our conversation about this thought- provoking article in which we talk about our thoughts and preferences on fashion bloggers, their work and their contribution to the fashion industry from a public relations and marketing aspects. Music: www.bensound.com 14 15