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How 5 micro-influencers built trust for a new crypto casino brand in LATAM, driving 230 players with $18 LTV and 3.7x ROI
A new crypto casino brand launching in LATAM faced critical trust barriers:
We bypassed ad restrictions by partnering with 5 authentic Instagram micro-influencers (10K-50K followers) across Colombia and Mexico, focusing on lifestyle content that built trust before mentioning the brand.
→ Learn about our Influencer Marketing serviceIn LATAM, audiences trust micro-influencers more than celebrities. Our research showed:
| Content Phase | Strategy | Example | Trust Metric |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Lifestyle only (no brand) | “My daily routine managing crypto investments” | +42% followers |
| Week 2 | Subtle product integration | “Tools I use for side income” (app screenshot) | 28% saves/shares |
| Week 3 | Personal story + brand | “How I found a trustworthy platform after bad experiences” | 120+ genuine comments |
| Week 4 | Exclusive offer | “My followers get 20 free spins with code [NAME]” | 37% conversion rate |
Instagram banned 80% of paid gambling ads in LATAM
→ Solution: Organic influencer content bypassed automated detection
Instagram requires clear #ad disclosure
→ Solution: Creative disclosure placement that preserved authenticity
Need to reach specific LATAM cities, not countries
→ Solution: Influencers with hyper-local audience (90% from Bogotá/Mexico City)
Limited $3,500 total budget for entire campaign
→ Solution: Micro-influencers at $300-$800 per post vs. $10K+ for mega-influencers
“In LATAM, trust isn’t built through ads. It’s built through people your audience already follows and believes.”
The campaign proved that authentic, micro-influencer partnerships can overcome trust barriers where traditional advertising fails, especially in regulated and skeptical markets like LATAM crypto gambling.
Cost breakdown: $3,500 total spend ($700 per influencer) for 230 players = $15.22 CPA
Revenue generated: $4,140 in first 30 days ($18 LTV × 230 players)
LATAM audiences reject direct promotion. Build trust through lifestyle content first, mention brand only after establishing credibility.
In LATAM markets, micro-influencers deliver 3.2x better engagement and 60% lower cost per acquisition than celebrity partners.
Hyper-local audience targeting (city-level) increased conversion rates by 45% compared to country-level targeting.
We find authentic micro-influencers who actually move the needle in LATAM, CIS, Asia, and Europe.
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