Ask How can a company build genuine relationships with influencers without it feeling transactional?

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Building a real relationship with an influencer takes more than sending one message and asking them to promote a product. A company can start by following their work and showing honest interest in what they create before asking for anything in return. Over time, this attention can turn into a genuine connection instead of a one time deal. Shared values between the brand and the influencer make the relationship feel natural. What makes an influencer relationship feel real instead of forced?