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#influencer-marketing

Marketing Briefing: Harris, Trump recognize power of creators as agencies advise pausing content as election nears

The rise of creator power is reshaping political campaigning, with candidates engaging influencers to reach diverse audiences before the 2024 election.

7 Top Creator Partnerships of 2024 That Made a Splash

Brands started to view creators as authentic partners rather than just influencers, leading to successful collaborations and sales.
Successful campaigns this year demonstrated the effectiveness of trusted creator collaborations in the marketing space.

Black Girl Digital Co-Founders Are Redefining Multicultural Marketing

Black Girl Digital connects brands and diverse content creators to foster deeper partnerships beyond traditional collaborations.

Where Is The Creator Economy Headed In 2025?

The creator economy will grow significantly in 2025, indicating a $250 billion opportunity and rising influence of creators in marketing.

Uncertainty over TikTok's U.S. future splinters creators and agencies

The creator economy remains resilient amid uncertainties around TikTok's future, emphasizing diversification across platforms for stability.

5 Influencer Marketing Trends Set To Take Off In 2025

Influencer marketing is set to evolve, with creators taking on advisory roles in product development and brand strategies, reflecting a deeper industry integration.

Marketing Briefing: Harris, Trump recognize power of creators as agencies advise pausing content as election nears

The rise of creator power is reshaping political campaigning, with candidates engaging influencers to reach diverse audiences before the 2024 election.

7 Top Creator Partnerships of 2024 That Made a Splash

Brands started to view creators as authentic partners rather than just influencers, leading to successful collaborations and sales.
Successful campaigns this year demonstrated the effectiveness of trusted creator collaborations in the marketing space.

Black Girl Digital Co-Founders Are Redefining Multicultural Marketing

Black Girl Digital connects brands and diverse content creators to foster deeper partnerships beyond traditional collaborations.

Where Is The Creator Economy Headed In 2025?

The creator economy will grow significantly in 2025, indicating a $250 billion opportunity and rising influence of creators in marketing.

Uncertainty over TikTok's U.S. future splinters creators and agencies

The creator economy remains resilient amid uncertainties around TikTok's future, emphasizing diversification across platforms for stability.

5 Influencer Marketing Trends Set To Take Off In 2025

Influencer marketing is set to evolve, with creators taking on advisory roles in product development and brand strategies, reflecting a deeper industry integration.
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#social-media

Instagram just beat TikTok to new feature creators will love

The creator economy is valued at $250 billion, heavily influenced by platforms like TikTok and Instagram.

How Social Media's Creator Payouts Fuel a Toxic Race to the Bottom

Perverse incentives in social media reward viral content at the cost of quality, harming the creator economy and eroding content standards.

The TikTok Ban Countdown: What's Next For Creators And Businesses?

The potential U.S. ban on TikTok could massively disrupt the creator economy and small businesses reliant on the platform.

Incoming teen social media ban in Australia puts focus on creator impact and targeting practices

Australia's social media ban for teens may reshape creator content strategies and revenue globally.

Kai Cenat, Druski, Flau'Jae Johnson: Black Influencers Top Forbes' 2024 Creators List

Black influencers are significantly impacting the creator economy by building large followings and earning millions across social media platforms.

Gen Z's Dream Job: Colleges Embrace Influencer Career Courses

The creator economy is a legitimate career path for Gen Z, with over 50% aspiring to become influencers.

Instagram just beat TikTok to new feature creators will love

The creator economy is valued at $250 billion, heavily influenced by platforms like TikTok and Instagram.

How Social Media's Creator Payouts Fuel a Toxic Race to the Bottom

Perverse incentives in social media reward viral content at the cost of quality, harming the creator economy and eroding content standards.

The TikTok Ban Countdown: What's Next For Creators And Businesses?

The potential U.S. ban on TikTok could massively disrupt the creator economy and small businesses reliant on the platform.

Incoming teen social media ban in Australia puts focus on creator impact and targeting practices

Australia's social media ban for teens may reshape creator content strategies and revenue globally.

Kai Cenat, Druski, Flau'Jae Johnson: Black Influencers Top Forbes' 2024 Creators List

Black influencers are significantly impacting the creator economy by building large followings and earning millions across social media platforms.

Gen Z's Dream Job: Colleges Embrace Influencer Career Courses

The creator economy is a legitimate career path for Gen Z, with over 50% aspiring to become influencers.
moresocial-media

Why Epic Games' Fortnite Creative marketing push is sparking calls for more transparency from some creators

Epic Games' marketing campaign significantly boosts traffic for selected Fortnite Creative experiences, raising questions about the selection process for creators.
#youtube

YouTube has added a 'gifting' feature to its vertical streams, ramping up the competition for livestream e-commerce

YouTube is launching a gifting feature for livestreams, aimed at augmenting creator earnings and enhancing viewer engagement.

YouTube is getting in on the digital gifting game

YouTube introduces a gifting feature mimicking TikTok's model to enhance creator monetization and viewer engagement.
Eligible creators can earn rubies from viewer gifts during livestreams while receiving additional bonuses.

Digest: Strong Q3 for The Trade Desk; YouTube Boosts Creator Ad Controls

The Trade Desk shows strong growth in Q3, surpassing revenue expectations and maintaining high customer retention.

YouTube Shares its Top Ad Campaigns of 2024

YouTube's top-performing ads in 2024 incorporate creator engagement and interactive elements to build viewer trust and brand affinity.

YouTube Pilots "Watch With" Feature for Live Commentary, Reactions & Analysis on Sports and Events - Lindsey Gamble

YouTube's Watch With feature enhances interactive creator-led commentary for sports, reflecting a shift in content consumption.
The popularity of creator-driven sports content is growing significantly.

YouTube chases TikTok with new gifting feature for vertical livestreams | TechCrunch

YouTube launches a new gifting feature for vertical livestreams, allowing viewers to support creators through digital currency.

YouTube has added a 'gifting' feature to its vertical streams, ramping up the competition for livestream e-commerce

YouTube is launching a gifting feature for livestreams, aimed at augmenting creator earnings and enhancing viewer engagement.

YouTube is getting in on the digital gifting game

YouTube introduces a gifting feature mimicking TikTok's model to enhance creator monetization and viewer engagement.
Eligible creators can earn rubies from viewer gifts during livestreams while receiving additional bonuses.

Digest: Strong Q3 for The Trade Desk; YouTube Boosts Creator Ad Controls

The Trade Desk shows strong growth in Q3, surpassing revenue expectations and maintaining high customer retention.

YouTube Shares its Top Ad Campaigns of 2024

YouTube's top-performing ads in 2024 incorporate creator engagement and interactive elements to build viewer trust and brand affinity.

YouTube Pilots "Watch With" Feature for Live Commentary, Reactions & Analysis on Sports and Events - Lindsey Gamble

YouTube's Watch With feature enhances interactive creator-led commentary for sports, reflecting a shift in content consumption.
The popularity of creator-driven sports content is growing significantly.

YouTube chases TikTok with new gifting feature for vertical livestreams | TechCrunch

YouTube launches a new gifting feature for vertical livestreams, allowing viewers to support creators through digital currency.
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#startups

Printful and Printify ink a merger deal | TechCrunch

Printful and Printify are merging to enhance efficiency and tackle funding challenges in the European on-demand manufacturing sector.

Who's hiring in the creator economy? 3 key takeaways on the state of jobs in the industry and what to expect in 2025

The creator economy is recovering, showing increased hiring in various roles as the industry prepares for growth into 2025.

Printful and Printify ink a merger deal | TechCrunch

Printful and Printify are merging to enhance efficiency and tackle funding challenges in the European on-demand manufacturing sector.

Who's hiring in the creator economy? 3 key takeaways on the state of jobs in the industry and what to expect in 2025

The creator economy is recovering, showing increased hiring in various roles as the industry prepares for growth into 2025.
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Promeet Raises $3.1M In Pre-Seed Funding To Transform Creator Monetization | HackerNoon

Promeet raises $3.1M to accelerate growth and enhance content monetization for creators through low fees and instant payments.
#brand-partnerships

Nue Agency: Brands Should Pay Attention to the Music Culture

The creator economy is reshaping music marketing, emphasizing the need for brands to engage with current cultural trends.

Black Girl Digital transforms creator marketing with culture-first approach

BGD Media is redefining marketing by fostering authentic connections between brands and the Black creator community through culturally relevant campaigns.

Nue Agency: Brands Should Pay Attention to the Music Culture

The creator economy is reshaping music marketing, emphasizing the need for brands to engage with current cultural trends.

Black Girl Digital transforms creator marketing with culture-first approach

BGD Media is redefining marketing by fostering authentic connections between brands and the Black creator community through culturally relevant campaigns.
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#social-media-trends

Snapchat to Roll Out Expanded Creator Monetization Program Just Days After Possible TikTok Ban

Snapchat is launching an expanded creator monetization program to compete with TikTok, integrating Spotlight and stories for broader content monetization.

Why You Should Be Posting Short-Form Video on LinkedIn - Lindsey Gamble

LinkedIn's growth in video content creates an opportunity for creators to leverage less competition and a rapidly increasing audience.

Snapchat to Roll Out Expanded Creator Monetization Program Just Days After Possible TikTok Ban

Snapchat is launching an expanded creator monetization program to compete with TikTok, integrating Spotlight and stories for broader content monetization.

Why You Should Be Posting Short-Form Video on LinkedIn - Lindsey Gamble

LinkedIn's growth in video content creates an opportunity for creators to leverage less competition and a rapidly increasing audience.
moresocial-media-trends

This Mark Cuban-backed startup is helping creators monetize their audiences

Fireside empowers creators by giving them full control over their content and a unique interactive platform to connect with audiences.
#tiktok

Influencers are putting together their post-TikTok plans as a potential ban looms

TikTok may be banned in the US unless ByteDance divests by January 19, impacting creators and the creator economy.

TikTok Launches Affiliate Integrations with Amazon, Walmart, Target, LTK, Rakuten, and More - Lindsey Gamble

TikTok is enhancing creator monetization through a new affiliate link integration within its platform.

TikTok is quietly testing product links in posts as it looks to boost its reputation for shopping

TikTok is integrating third-party affiliate links directly into posts, enhancing shopping ease for creators and users.

Sick Americans say they're turning to TikTok's creator rewards program to crowdfund medical bills

TikTok is being used creatively by families to fundraise for medical expenses, reflecting the struggles of the American healthcare system.

TikTok quietly tests product links in posts as it looks to boost its reputation for shopping

TikTok is testing a new integration allowing creators to add affiliate product links from various third-party networks directly to their posts.

TikTok warns potential ban could cost US creators and businesses $1.3B

TikTok warns a shutdown could lead to $1.3 billion losses for small businesses and creators, severely impacting the U.S. economy.

Influencers are putting together their post-TikTok plans as a potential ban looms

TikTok may be banned in the US unless ByteDance divests by January 19, impacting creators and the creator economy.

TikTok Launches Affiliate Integrations with Amazon, Walmart, Target, LTK, Rakuten, and More - Lindsey Gamble

TikTok is enhancing creator monetization through a new affiliate link integration within its platform.

TikTok is quietly testing product links in posts as it looks to boost its reputation for shopping

TikTok is integrating third-party affiliate links directly into posts, enhancing shopping ease for creators and users.

Sick Americans say they're turning to TikTok's creator rewards program to crowdfund medical bills

TikTok is being used creatively by families to fundraise for medical expenses, reflecting the struggles of the American healthcare system.

TikTok quietly tests product links in posts as it looks to boost its reputation for shopping

TikTok is testing a new integration allowing creators to add affiliate product links from various third-party networks directly to their posts.

TikTok warns potential ban could cost US creators and businesses $1.3B

TikTok warns a shutdown could lead to $1.3 billion losses for small businesses and creators, severely impacting the U.S. economy.
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17 creator-economy startups that raised big funding rounds this year, as investors chased AI and other buzzy areas

The creator economy remains robust with over $900 million raised in 2024 despite previous investor hype cycles diminishing.
#affiliate-marketing

How Is LTK's Advanced Technology Driving $5B In Affiliate Sales

Creators as affiliates are now a major revenue source, accounting for 20.3% of U.S. retail revenue on Cyber Monday 2024, proving their effectiveness in driving sales.

Affiliate marketing spend will pass $10 billion this year in the US. Here's what's driving it

Affiliate marketing is increasingly essential, driven by value-conscious consumers and a growing creator economy.
Innovative strategies are crucial for publishers as they navigate challenges posed by reliance on Google.
The rise of creators enhances affiliate marketing effectiveness and reach.

Creators Can Now Make Affiliate Money From Linking Target Products Through Linktree

Linktree is enhancing revenue opportunities for creators by partnering with major retailers like Target for affiliate marketing.

How Is LTK's Advanced Technology Driving $5B In Affiliate Sales

Creators as affiliates are now a major revenue source, accounting for 20.3% of U.S. retail revenue on Cyber Monday 2024, proving their effectiveness in driving sales.

Affiliate marketing spend will pass $10 billion this year in the US. Here's what's driving it

Affiliate marketing is increasingly essential, driven by value-conscious consumers and a growing creator economy.
Innovative strategies are crucial for publishers as they navigate challenges posed by reliance on Google.
The rise of creators enhances affiliate marketing effectiveness and reach.

Creators Can Now Make Affiliate Money From Linking Target Products Through Linktree

Linktree is enhancing revenue opportunities for creators by partnering with major retailers like Target for affiliate marketing.
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#content-creation

How A Potential TikTok Ban Could Reshape The Creator Economy

The potential TikTok ban poses a significant threat to creators' livelihoods, forcing them to rethink their strategies and diversify their content.

The Business Blueprint Behind Social Media's Rising Stars

The creator economy is evolving from quick viral success to sustainable business models, emphasizing the need for solid management and infrastructure.

Web Summit 2024 Unveils The Creator Economy's Next Chapter

AI is rapidly evolving, creating both excitement and the need for responsible development, especially for creators navigating this landscape.

More people are dropping out of the creator economy as those at the top get a bigger share of brand deals

The creator economy is increasingly dominated by top earners, leaving most struggling to make a sustainable income.

Why the ad industry is redefining what it means to be a creator vs. influencer

The distinction between creators and influencers is evolving, emphasizing authenticity versus audience access in the marketing landscape.

Creators getting paid to post on Threads don't understand its algorithm either

Meta's Threads bonus program incentivizes creators through engagement metrics and strategic content interaction.
Creatives use the platform's unique algorithm to maximize visibility and earnings.

How A Potential TikTok Ban Could Reshape The Creator Economy

The potential TikTok ban poses a significant threat to creators' livelihoods, forcing them to rethink their strategies and diversify their content.

The Business Blueprint Behind Social Media's Rising Stars

The creator economy is evolving from quick viral success to sustainable business models, emphasizing the need for solid management and infrastructure.

Web Summit 2024 Unveils The Creator Economy's Next Chapter

AI is rapidly evolving, creating both excitement and the need for responsible development, especially for creators navigating this landscape.

More people are dropping out of the creator economy as those at the top get a bigger share of brand deals

The creator economy is increasingly dominated by top earners, leaving most struggling to make a sustainable income.

Why the ad industry is redefining what it means to be a creator vs. influencer

The distinction between creators and influencers is evolving, emphasizing authenticity versus audience access in the marketing landscape.

Creators getting paid to post on Threads don't understand its algorithm either

Meta's Threads bonus program incentivizes creators through engagement metrics and strategic content interaction.
Creatives use the platform's unique algorithm to maximize visibility and earnings.
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#ai-technology

Argil secures 4.9M funding from EQT Ventures, others - Silicon Canals

Argil raised €4.9M to develop a video platform enhancing engagement in the creator economy through AI-generated multilingual avatars.

Agentio Raises $12M Series A to Make Creator Advertising as Easy as Google Ads

Agentio simplifies creator-led advertising with an AI-driven programmatic platform, significantly improving efficiency and ROAS for brands.

Argil secures 4.9M funding from EQT Ventures, others - Silicon Canals

Argil raised €4.9M to develop a video platform enhancing engagement in the creator economy through AI-generated multilingual avatars.

Agentio Raises $12M Series A to Make Creator Advertising as Easy as Google Ads

Agentio simplifies creator-led advertising with an AI-driven programmatic platform, significantly improving efficiency and ROAS for brands.
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What to Look for in a Creator Marketplace in 2025: Essential Features and Trends

Selecting a suitable creator marketplace is crucial for brand success in the evolving creator economy.
#audience-engagement

How Sarah Renae Clark Built a 5 Million Dollar Business Without Brand Deals

Sarah Renae Clark's success emphasizes the importance of product-based revenue over brand deals for creators seeking financial stability and creative control.

Patreon introduces subscription gifting and discounts

Patreon introduces gift memberships, allowing creators to expand their audience and enhance subscriber growth.

To survive, pubmedia must embrace personality, co-ownership and connection - before it's too late

Public radio must transform to thrive in a personality-driven media landscape, focusing on personal connections rather than institutional authority.

How Sarah Renae Clark Built a 5 Million Dollar Business Without Brand Deals

Sarah Renae Clark's success emphasizes the importance of product-based revenue over brand deals for creators seeking financial stability and creative control.

Patreon introduces subscription gifting and discounts

Patreon introduces gift memberships, allowing creators to expand their audience and enhance subscriber growth.

To survive, pubmedia must embrace personality, co-ownership and connection - before it's too late

Public radio must transform to thrive in a personality-driven media landscape, focusing on personal connections rather than institutional authority.
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#entrepreneurship

How creators are reshaping the future of small businesses

Creators are evolving into entrepreneurs, reshaping industries and building successful brands through their community connections.
Ashley Alexander exemplifies this trend by launching Nami Matcha, demonstrating the potential of creators to build businesses distinctively connected to their audiences.

This Designer Once Made $12/Hour. Now, She Runs A Multi-Million Dollar Brand.

Shea Marie emphasizes the importance of time in building a brand and shares lessons from her entrepreneurial journey.

How These Founders Built A Global Community With Content

Entrepreneurship is now more accessible due to digital platforms, enabling rapid global growth for individuals and startups.
Hormona exemplifies successful organic growth through engagement on social media, particularly in women's health.

How creators are reshaping the future of small businesses

Creators are evolving into entrepreneurs, reshaping industries and building successful brands through their community connections.
Ashley Alexander exemplifies this trend by launching Nami Matcha, demonstrating the potential of creators to build businesses distinctively connected to their audiences.

This Designer Once Made $12/Hour. Now, She Runs A Multi-Million Dollar Brand.

Shea Marie emphasizes the importance of time in building a brand and shares lessons from her entrepreneurial journey.

How These Founders Built A Global Community With Content

Entrepreneurship is now more accessible due to digital platforms, enabling rapid global growth for individuals and startups.
Hormona exemplifies successful organic growth through engagement on social media, particularly in women's health.
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The growing business empire of Jake and Logan Paul

The Paul brothers are diversifying their revenue with boxing, drawing in millions beyond social media.
#marketing-strategy

After annus horribilis, Twitch CMO is bullish on 'creator marketing' strategy

Twitch's marketing strategy is centered around empowering creators and building trust within its community.

How independent agencies are staking their claim in the creator economy

The creator economy is now a competitive field, prompting agencies to invest in specialized tools and services for effective marketing strategies.

Ad Results Media Hires R3's Stein To Accelerate The Future Of Audio - Podcaster News

Craig Stein joins ARM as SVP of Media Planning to enhance audio strategy and media planning amidst growing advertising spend.

After annus horribilis, Twitch CMO is bullish on 'creator marketing' strategy

Twitch's marketing strategy is centered around empowering creators and building trust within its community.

How independent agencies are staking their claim in the creator economy

The creator economy is now a competitive field, prompting agencies to invest in specialized tools and services for effective marketing strategies.

Ad Results Media Hires R3's Stein To Accelerate The Future Of Audio - Podcaster News

Craig Stein joins ARM as SVP of Media Planning to enhance audio strategy and media planning amidst growing advertising spend.
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#visa

Why Visa is right to back creators as small businesses

Visa is transforming the creator economy by recognizing creators as small businesses and implementing tools for their growth.

Visa Officially Recognizes Creators as Small Businesses with New Tools and Resources - Lindsey Gamble

Visa recognizes creators as small businesses, providing them with financial tools and resources previously exclusive to traditional businesses.
The Creator Summit will offer education and networking to empower creators in their entrepreneurial journeys.

Why Visa is right to back creators as small businesses

Visa is transforming the creator economy by recognizing creators as small businesses and implementing tools for their growth.

Visa Officially Recognizes Creators as Small Businesses with New Tools and Resources - Lindsey Gamble

Visa recognizes creators as small businesses, providing them with financial tools and resources previously exclusive to traditional businesses.
The Creator Summit will offer education and networking to empower creators in their entrepreneurial journeys.
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My OnlyFans Was a Fun Way for Me to Make Money. Then My Content Got Stolen.

Content leaks threaten creators' privacy and financial stability.
Takedown services like Takedown Piracy offer solutions but can't replace emotional effects.
Despite the risks, platforms like OnlyFans provide empowerment for many.
#authenticity

Forbes Creator Upfronts In Partnership With Walmart Creator

Creators are now central to brand engagement, surpassing traditional marketing strategies from executives.
Success in the creator economy emphasizes authentic connection and community-building.

Life As A Digital Creator: How To Become Truly Successful In The Industry

Success as a digital creator relies on authenticity, niche definition, and value delivery.

Forbes Creator Upfronts In Partnership With Walmart Creator

Creators are now central to brand engagement, surpassing traditional marketing strategies from executives.
Success in the creator economy emphasizes authentic connection and community-building.

Life As A Digital Creator: How To Become Truly Successful In The Industry

Success as a digital creator relies on authenticity, niche definition, and value delivery.
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To Lead Well, Think Like A Creator

The creator economy is projected to double to $480 billion by 2027, showcasing the importance of creators in driving engagement.

Shobizzy, a networking app for the TV industry, aims to open new doors for freelancers | TechCrunch

Shobizzy helps Hollywood freelancers connect and find job opportunities without traditional applications, amidst the ongoing unemployment crisis in the industry.

Over Two-thirds of Consumers Are Choosing Creator-founded Products, Research Shows

Consumer shopping habits are shifting towards creator-founded products due to trust and community connection.
Younger consumers are leading in purchasing creator products, reshaping market dynamics.

Jellysmack is laying off staff as it scales back its creator program

Jellysmack is reorganizing and reducing staff to focus on its core content business and intellectual property post-funding challenges.

Triller is finally a public company after years of false starts. Here's its pitch to investors.

Triller has gone public on Nasdaq via a reverse merger after multiple attempts, aiming to capitalize on the creator economy's potential.

Create your free Buffer account today

Buffer offers affordable marketing tools that help creators and businesses manage social media without hassle.

Audacy Podcasts Partners For Sales/Distribution Of PAVE Studios Podcasts - Podcaster News

Audacy partners with PAVE Studios to enhance podcast ad sales and distribution for original content from Crime House and OpenMind.
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