Consumer Misbehavior 😈

Consumer Misbehavior 😈

How to try new products for free without being an influencer

Trusted sites I use to get free samples and full-sized products, how to get more free things off the internet, and red flags or scams to watch out for

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Hannah M. Le
Dec 20, 2023
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I have a quiet social media presence. Private “burner” Instagram, 20 followers on TikTok, and I wouldn’t have it any other way.

But the number of times I tell my friends “I tried this thing…” or “I got this for free” each week is infinite, and it’s exactly what new brands and companies are looking for more of in their marketing campaigns.

Word-of-mouth or referral marketing has been around forever, and for some brands, it’s their only option to get more awareness. Even for marketing teams that have a wide range of channels, referral marketing is still essential. Effective word-of-mouth marketing not only creates trust and customer loyalty but also increases the accessibility of the product. Instead of watching a celebrity or an influencer get paid to talk about a product, seeing a friend give their feedback on something makes it more authentic and relatable.

Knowing that companies know this, this is your thesis and source for getting free products to try on the internet. Companies are g…

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