Can't buy me love: TikTok users seek authenticity in sponsored content, dismissing top influencers for smaller creators
Smaller influencers generate higher engagement and trust for brand-sponsored content compared to large influencers on TikTok.
How Ikea gained cultural credibility with a towel
Ikea's campaign cleverly uses social media to juxtapose luxury fashion with affordability, reinforcing its brand identity and cultural relevance among younger audiences.
The rise of the AI influencer
AI influencers like Aitana Lopez are reshaping social media by blending virtual personas with brand engagement, challenging perceptions of authenticity.
Aitana’s success raises questions regarding the role and acceptance of artificial influencers in a world valuing realness.
Data Drop: Nutter Butter Math
Nutter Butter's TikTok strategy effectively combined creativity with pricing, leading to a notable increase in sales.
Customers value genuine DEI commitments from brands and can spot fake allies, research shows
Brands with low or high minority representation among influencers maximize consumer engagement, while moderate representation leads to a decline.
TikTok BrandVoice: Mastering TikTok: A 2025 Blueprint For Publishers
TikTok is reshaping culture by enabling brands to engage with a global audience through authentic video content.
Can't buy me love: TikTok users seek authenticity in sponsored content, dismissing top influencers for smaller creators
Smaller influencers generate higher engagement and trust for brand-sponsored content compared to large influencers on TikTok.
How Ikea gained cultural credibility with a towel
Ikea's campaign cleverly uses social media to juxtapose luxury fashion with affordability, reinforcing its brand identity and cultural relevance among younger audiences.
The rise of the AI influencer
AI influencers like Aitana Lopez are reshaping social media by blending virtual personas with brand engagement, challenging perceptions of authenticity.
Aitana’s success raises questions regarding the role and acceptance of artificial influencers in a world valuing realness.
Data Drop: Nutter Butter Math
Nutter Butter's TikTok strategy effectively combined creativity with pricing, leading to a notable increase in sales.
Customers value genuine DEI commitments from brands and can spot fake allies, research shows
Brands with low or high minority representation among influencers maximize consumer engagement, while moderate representation leads to a decline.
TikTok BrandVoice: Mastering TikTok: A 2025 Blueprint For Publishers
TikTok is reshaping culture by enabling brands to engage with a global audience through authentic video content.