Leveraging Influencer Marketing Before Your Launch

Act as a startup marketing strategist and develop a detailed plan for leveraging influencer marketing to boost the visibility and credibility of a startup before its launch. Outline a step-by-step process that includes identifying the right influencers in [industry/niche], crafting personalized collaboration proposals, setting clear objectives, and creating measurable KPIs for the campaign. Include methods for assessing influencer reach and engagement, and suggest creative content ideas for pre-launch promotions. Provide guidelines for negotiating terms and maintaining long-term relationships with influencers. Tailor the strategy for a startup with limited marketing resources and an aggressive timeline.