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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.

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.

Takeaways from HubSpot's Creator Activation at INBOUND 2024 - Lindsey Gamble

HubSpot's effective creator partnerships emphasize the importance of detailed communication and clear campaign goals.

Council Post: 3 Creator Strategies You Don't Want To Sleep On In 2025

The creator economy has significantly advanced, marked by collaborations, governmental recognition, and strategic brand partnerships, indicating a shift in marketing approaches.

Media Buying Briefing: Some creator shops are ripe for agency M&A as market consolidates

Agencies are increasingly acquiring influencer platforms, leading to a more consolidated and strategically evolving creator economy.

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.

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.

Takeaways from HubSpot's Creator Activation at INBOUND 2024 - Lindsey Gamble

HubSpot's effective creator partnerships emphasize the importance of detailed communication and clear campaign goals.

Council Post: 3 Creator Strategies You Don't Want To Sleep On In 2025

The creator economy has significantly advanced, marked by collaborations, governmental recognition, and strategic brand partnerships, indicating a shift in marketing approaches.

Media Buying Briefing: Some creator shops are ripe for agency M&A as market consolidates

Agencies are increasingly acquiring influencer platforms, leading to a more consolidated and strategically evolving creator economy.
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#social-media

Council Post: Why Sports Leagues Are Betting Big On Influencer Marketing

Sports leagues increasingly utilize influencers to connect with younger and multicultural audiences, enhancing engagement and cultural relevance.

Biggest creator lessons from the 2024 election: podcast showdown, TikTok trends and news influencers

Creators and influencers have become integral to U.S. election campaigns, reshaping how candidates communicate with voters through social media and podcasts.

30+ Influencer Marketing Statistics You Should Know (2023) - Shopify

Influencer marketing significantly impacts customer decisions, leveraging the trust influencers hold to enhance brand awareness and drive traffic.

Who Needs an AI Doppelganger?

Meta's AI doppelgangers revolutionize influencer engagement on Instagram by automating personal interactions while maintaining the creators' unique identities.

The Dos and Don'ts to Hosting Influencer Brand Trips

Influencer marketing is evolving with brands investing in luxurious trips to build viral content and connections among creators.

Why Follower Count is No Longer King in Social Media

Follower count is increasingly irrelevant as social media prioritizes engagement and content relevance.
Interest-based algorithms allow smaller creators to gain visibility, reshaping influence measurement.

Council Post: Why Sports Leagues Are Betting Big On Influencer Marketing

Sports leagues increasingly utilize influencers to connect with younger and multicultural audiences, enhancing engagement and cultural relevance.

Biggest creator lessons from the 2024 election: podcast showdown, TikTok trends and news influencers

Creators and influencers have become integral to U.S. election campaigns, reshaping how candidates communicate with voters through social media and podcasts.

30+ Influencer Marketing Statistics You Should Know (2023) - Shopify

Influencer marketing significantly impacts customer decisions, leveraging the trust influencers hold to enhance brand awareness and drive traffic.

Who Needs an AI Doppelganger?

Meta's AI doppelgangers revolutionize influencer engagement on Instagram by automating personal interactions while maintaining the creators' unique identities.

The Dos and Don'ts to Hosting Influencer Brand Trips

Influencer marketing is evolving with brands investing in luxurious trips to build viral content and connections among creators.

Why Follower Count is No Longer King in Social Media

Follower count is increasingly irrelevant as social media prioritizes engagement and content relevance.
Interest-based algorithms allow smaller creators to gain visibility, reshaping influence measurement.
moresocial-media
#music-industry

Drake-Kendrick feud shows how fandom has become a battleground

Drake's legal action reveals the murky influence of paid endorsements and the challenges organic artistry faces in the modern music industry.

Atlantic Music Group Hires Alana Dolgin as President of Digital Marketing

Alana Dolgin joins Atlantic Music Group as president of digital marketing to innovate and enhance digital strategies across its labels.

Drake-Kendrick feud shows how fandom has become a battleground

Drake's legal action reveals the murky influence of paid endorsements and the challenges organic artistry faces in the modern music industry.

Atlantic Music Group Hires Alana Dolgin as President of Digital Marketing

Alana Dolgin joins Atlantic Music Group as president of digital marketing to innovate and enhance digital strategies across its labels.
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#b2b-marketing

I Tried LinkedIn Video to See If It Lived Up To The Hype.

Video is increasingly favored on LinkedIn, significantly boosting engagement and viewer reach for personal branding.
LinkedIn monetizes influencer reach through Thought Leader Ads, targeting revenue growth amid stagnant user base.

How to really maximize your collaborations with B2B influencers

B2B influencer marketing enhances brand trust and engagement by humanizing offerings and providing social proof to a complex buyer journey.

Council Post: Why Influencer Marketing Is The New Power Tool For B2B IT Services

Influencer marketing is essential in B2B IT services to influence consumer behavior and shape brand perception.

I Tried LinkedIn Video to See If It Lived Up To The Hype.

Video is increasingly favored on LinkedIn, significantly boosting engagement and viewer reach for personal branding.
LinkedIn monetizes influencer reach through Thought Leader Ads, targeting revenue growth amid stagnant user base.

How to really maximize your collaborations with B2B influencers

B2B influencer marketing enhances brand trust and engagement by humanizing offerings and providing social proof to a complex buyer journey.

Council Post: Why Influencer Marketing Is The New Power Tool For B2B IT Services

Influencer marketing is essential in B2B IT services to influence consumer behavior and shape brand perception.
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Creator agencies have embraced AI, but is the tech changing marketers' minds?

Agencies are leveraging AI tools for influencer activities, yet marketers are cautious about their necessity and potential overpromising.
#content-creation

TikTok And LTK Partner Together, Pushing Creator Commerce Forward

TikTok's integration with LTK allows creators to link affiliate content directly in their TikTok videos, enhancing engagement and monetization opportunities.

It's a $250-billion per year industry, but how much do digital influencers actually make?

Digital content creators face unique pressures, balancing creativity with the unpredictable nature of algorithms and market demands.

How Much Can You Earn for 1 Million Likes on TikTok in 2025? - GREY Journal

TikTok does not pay for likes directly; they boost visibility, leading to monetization opportunities.

How nano-creators became beauty's best marketing tool

Brands are focusing on nano and micro-influencers as engagement with beauty content from larger creators plateaus.

11 Key Contract Clauses Creators Should Leverage For Higher Earnings

Creators should negotiate additional fees for services like usage rights and exclusivity in brand partnerships.

TikTok And LTK Partner Together, Pushing Creator Commerce Forward

TikTok's integration with LTK allows creators to link affiliate content directly in their TikTok videos, enhancing engagement and monetization opportunities.

It's a $250-billion per year industry, but how much do digital influencers actually make?

Digital content creators face unique pressures, balancing creativity with the unpredictable nature of algorithms and market demands.

How Much Can You Earn for 1 Million Likes on TikTok in 2025? - GREY Journal

TikTok does not pay for likes directly; they boost visibility, leading to monetization opportunities.

How nano-creators became beauty's best marketing tool

Brands are focusing on nano and micro-influencers as engagement with beauty content from larger creators plateaus.

11 Key Contract Clauses Creators Should Leverage For Higher Earnings

Creators should negotiate additional fees for services like usage rights and exclusivity in brand partnerships.
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#marketing-trends

10 Impactful Marketing Trends For 2025 (With Action Items)

Personal branding is crucial for effective and low-cost marketing strategies in 2025.

Influencer marketing is the most popular strategy on YouTube

Influencer marketing is increasingly adopted by a significant portion of global marketers, particularly on YouTube.

3 Tips for Success in Social Commerce and Creator Marketing

Social commerce requires brands to understand social culture, remain flexible, work with authentic creators, and prioritize meaningful connections over mere follower numbers.

10 Impactful Marketing Trends For 2025 (With Action Items)

Personal branding is crucial for effective and low-cost marketing strategies in 2025.

Influencer marketing is the most popular strategy on YouTube

Influencer marketing is increasingly adopted by a significant portion of global marketers, particularly on YouTube.

3 Tips for Success in Social Commerce and Creator Marketing

Social commerce requires brands to understand social culture, remain flexible, work with authentic creators, and prioritize meaningful connections over mere follower numbers.
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#authenticity

Why Authenticity Is Key And How Collabs Community Guidelines Can Help (2024) - Shopify

Authenticity in influencer marketing is essential for brands to build trust and long-term relationships with consumers.

Influencer Overload? How to Navigate the World of Influencers in a 21 Billion Industry

Authenticity is crucial for success in influencer marketing amidst increasing skepticism from consumers.

The social media world is splintering, and it'll pave the way for a new breed of influencer

Influencers must adapt to maintain authenticity in an oversaturated market filled with discerning audiences seeking genuine engagement.

What is Influencer Marketing? Build Your Strategy in 9 Steps)

Influencer marketing is increasingly vital as brands seek authentic connections with consumers amid skepticism toward traditional advertising.

Why Authenticity Is Key And How Collabs Community Guidelines Can Help (2024) - Shopify

Authenticity in influencer marketing is essential for brands to build trust and long-term relationships with consumers.

Influencer Overload? How to Navigate the World of Influencers in a 21 Billion Industry

Authenticity is crucial for success in influencer marketing amidst increasing skepticism from consumers.

The social media world is splintering, and it'll pave the way for a new breed of influencer

Influencers must adapt to maintain authenticity in an oversaturated market filled with discerning audiences seeking genuine engagement.

What is Influencer Marketing? Build Your Strategy in 9 Steps)

Influencer marketing is increasingly vital as brands seek authentic connections with consumers amid skepticism toward traditional advertising.
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#tiktok

TikTok's new trademark filings suggest it's doubling down on its US business | Semafor

TikTok is expanding its business in the US with new trademark filings indicating services beyond social media.

A top TikTok shopping exec explains its US growth strategy, from partnering with agencies to building up livestreaming

TikTok Shop is intensifying efforts in live shopping and influencer marketing as it gears up for the holiday season.

Boots

TikTok is a key source of fashion inspiration, exemplified by Tahlia Edwards' viral video on Tony Bianco boots.

37 Products So Elite That Basically No Copycats Will Ever Compare

TikTok significantly influences beauty trends and product popularity, showcasing items like a universal lip shade and trendy mini bags.

TikTok's new trademark filings suggest it's doubling down on its US business | Semafor

TikTok is expanding its business in the US with new trademark filings indicating services beyond social media.

A top TikTok shopping exec explains its US growth strategy, from partnering with agencies to building up livestreaming

TikTok Shop is intensifying efforts in live shopping and influencer marketing as it gears up for the holiday season.

Boots

TikTok is a key source of fashion inspiration, exemplified by Tahlia Edwards' viral video on Tony Bianco boots.

37 Products So Elite That Basically No Copycats Will Ever Compare

TikTok significantly influences beauty trends and product popularity, showcasing items like a universal lip shade and trendy mini bags.
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#social-media-trends

News Influencers Have Eclipsed Traditional Media

Democrats need to invest in a more inclusive approach to engaging creators across platforms to enhance their media presence.

Hootsuite Created Giant Newspapers to Promote Its Biggest Marketing Campaign of the Year

Hootsuite is leveraging influencer marketing to maximize visibility and engagement for its 'Social Media Trends 2025' report.

Ariana Grande's R.e.m. Beauty, Sephora Among Top 10 Beauty Brands on Social Media in October

Brands are increasingly linking beauty products to cultural moments.
Ariana Grande's R.e.m. Beauty surged in social media presence due to 'Wicked' collaboration.
Effective influencer strategies are crucial for brand engagement.

News Influencers Have Eclipsed Traditional Media

Democrats need to invest in a more inclusive approach to engaging creators across platforms to enhance their media presence.

Hootsuite Created Giant Newspapers to Promote Its Biggest Marketing Campaign of the Year

Hootsuite is leveraging influencer marketing to maximize visibility and engagement for its 'Social Media Trends 2025' report.

Ariana Grande's R.e.m. Beauty, Sephora Among Top 10 Beauty Brands on Social Media in October

Brands are increasingly linking beauty products to cultural moments.
Ariana Grande's R.e.m. Beauty surged in social media presence due to 'Wicked' collaboration.
Effective influencer strategies are crucial for brand engagement.
moresocial-media-trends

Lucrative brand deals reshape celebrity wealth paths

Celebrities can earn more from brand partnerships than their performance income, reshaping their financial landscape.
Influencer marketing has exploded, indicating a shift in celebrity partnerships and wealth opportunities.
#marketing-strategies

How nostalgia became the go-to strategy for influencer marketing

Nostalgia marketing effectively connects audiences to the past, leveraging emotional ties to evoke feelings and drive engagement.

5 Reasons That Micro-Influencers Outperform Celebrity Endorsements - GREY Journal

Micro-influencers provide greater brand loyalty and authenticity compared to mega and macro influencers, despite their smaller reach.

How nostalgia became the go-to strategy for influencer marketing

Nostalgia marketing effectively connects audiences to the past, leveraging emotional ties to evoke feelings and drive engagement.

5 Reasons That Micro-Influencers Outperform Celebrity Endorsements - GREY Journal

Micro-influencers provide greater brand loyalty and authenticity compared to mega and macro influencers, despite their smaller reach.
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Ms. Rachel, YouTube Star, Is Creating a Holiday Toy Frenzy

Ms. Rachel has become a cultural icon among toddlers, leading to a successful toy line developed by Spin Master.

Digiday+ Research: For startup CPG brands, in-person brand activations bring much-needed exposure

Emerging brands prefer sponsoring larger events over standalone pop-ups due to budget constraints.
#digital-marketing

Council Post: How Influencer Marketing Drives Results At Every Stage Of The Sales Funnel

Influencer marketing plays a crucial role in engaging customers throughout the sales funnel.

Council Post: How Generative AI Is Disrupting Today's Advertising Agency Model

Generative AI is set to significantly disrupt traditional advertising agency income models, requiring adaptation and innovation to remain competitive.

Don't Hate, Collaborate; Getting Closure On Disclosures | AdExchanger

Data clean rooms have become misused, representing any data initiative rather than their intended purpose of privacy and analytics.
DTC brands must ensure transparency in influencer marketing or risk legal repercussions under FTC guidelines.

Council Post: How Influencer Marketing Drives Results At Every Stage Of The Sales Funnel

Influencer marketing plays a crucial role in engaging customers throughout the sales funnel.

Council Post: How Generative AI Is Disrupting Today's Advertising Agency Model

Generative AI is set to significantly disrupt traditional advertising agency income models, requiring adaptation and innovation to remain competitive.

Don't Hate, Collaborate; Getting Closure On Disclosures | AdExchanger

Data clean rooms have become misused, representing any data initiative rather than their intended purpose of privacy and analytics.
DTC brands must ensure transparency in influencer marketing or risk legal repercussions under FTC guidelines.
moredigital-marketing
#procter--gamble

P&G Doubles Down on China's TikTok to Reverse Sales Slump

P&G's focused marketing on Douyin has strengthened Pantene's position in China's competitive hair care market.

P&G Leans on China's TikTok to Reverse Sales Slump

Procter & Gamble is leveraging Douyin to boost its Pantene brand, enhancing marketing, and influencer partnerships to drive growth despite economic challenges in China.

P&G Doubles Down on China's TikTok to Reverse Sales Slump

P&G's focused marketing on Douyin has strengthened Pantene's position in China's competitive hair care market.

P&G Leans on China's TikTok to Reverse Sales Slump

Procter & Gamble is leveraging Douyin to boost its Pantene brand, enhancing marketing, and influencer partnerships to drive growth despite economic challenges in China.
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#marketing-strategy

Setting Your Influencer Budget - Here's Everything I Learned About Working With Influencers

Influencer marketing budgets can greatly vary, with many brands allocating 10-40% of their marketing budgets to this growing area.

6 Tips for a Knockout Influencer Beauty Event Campaign

Choosing the right influencers is crucial for the success of beauty brand events.

How to harness user generated content (UGC) to build your brand

User Generated Content is essential for modern marketing as it builds authenticity and trust in brands among savvy consumers.

Setting Your Influencer Budget - Here's Everything I Learned About Working With Influencers

Influencer marketing budgets can greatly vary, with many brands allocating 10-40% of their marketing budgets to this growing area.

6 Tips for a Knockout Influencer Beauty Event Campaign

Choosing the right influencers is crucial for the success of beauty brand events.

How to harness user generated content (UGC) to build your brand

User Generated Content is essential for modern marketing as it builds authenticity and trust in brands among savvy consumers.
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#content-creators

How Do Content Creators Decide What To Charge?

Content creators struggle to determine fair rates for sponsored content due to the lack of standardized guidelines and accurate rate calculators.

Content Creators Are Fighting To Get Invoices Paid

The influencer industry struggles with timely payments, leaving many creators unpaid for their work.

How Do Content Creators Decide What To Charge?

Content creators struggle to determine fair rates for sponsored content due to the lack of standardized guidelines and accurate rate calculators.

Content Creators Are Fighting To Get Invoices Paid

The influencer industry struggles with timely payments, leaving many creators unpaid for their work.
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#kim-kardashian

Tesla Optimus's busy week includes $10k action figures and Kim Kardashian

Tesla's Optimus Bot action figures have created significant hype, selling out rapidly and leading to inflated prices on resale platforms like eBay.

Kim Kardashian has befriended Optimus, the Tesla bot | TechCrunch

Kim Kardashian engages playfully with Tesla's Optimus robot, highlighting its capabilities amid questions around influencer sponsorship disclosure.

Tesla Optimus's busy week includes $10k action figures and Kim Kardashian

Tesla's Optimus Bot action figures have created significant hype, selling out rapidly and leading to inflated prices on resale platforms like eBay.

Kim Kardashian has befriended Optimus, the Tesla bot | TechCrunch

Kim Kardashian engages playfully with Tesla's Optimus robot, highlighting its capabilities amid questions around influencer sponsorship disclosure.
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Monkey Tilt raises $30 million in push to make online gambling more social

Online gambling is becoming increasingly social, with platforms like Monkey Tilt integrating entertainment and community features to enhance user engagement.
#brand-differentiation

The Debrief | What Happened to Beauty's Billion-Dollar Brands?

Sustainable growth in the beauty industry requires a deliberate strategy to thrive amidst overwhelming consumer choices.

27 Stunning Shopify Website Examples

The fashion market's vastness requires brands to differentiate themselves through targeted strategies and effective website design.

The Debrief | What Happened to Beauty's Billion-Dollar Brands?

Sustainable growth in the beauty industry requires a deliberate strategy to thrive amidst overwhelming consumer choices.

27 Stunning Shopify Website Examples

The fashion market's vastness requires brands to differentiate themselves through targeted strategies and effective website design.
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Influencing sales: Levanta, which helps Amazon sellers partner with creators, raises $20M

Levanta raised $20 million to enhance affiliate marketing for Amazon sellers by leveraging influencers in a growing economy.

Council Post: The Fine Line Of Exclusivity: Enhancing Influencer Campaigns Without Breaking The Bank

Exclusivity can boost campaign success when managed wisely, but can hinder results if demands are too high.

The Price of Belonging: Classism in Fashion and Beauty Trends

Influencer marketing fuels a fast-paced, consumerist cycle in fashion trends, creating distinctions based on class and accessibility.

RadioActive Media Sets Itself Apart With High-Profile Influences Powering Podcast And Radio Campaigns - Podcaster News

RadioActive Media utilizes audio influencers to create authentic, impactful marketing for clients, setting it apart from traditional marketing firms.

Resume Rewind: Linqia VP Keith Bendes on the Power of Being Multifaceted

Diverse experiences can accelerate career growth rather than hinder it.
A multifaceted skill set enhances effectiveness in various professional roles.
#brand-strategy

One new company's AI technology is making content go viral

The rise of AI-driven tools has transformed content creation into a strategic formula for success.

Council Post: Holiday Season 2024: Influencer Marketing Tips And Advice

To stand out during the holiday season, brands should adopt a thoughtful, creative approach to influencer marketing and focus on building long-term relationships.

One new company's AI technology is making content go viral

The rise of AI-driven tools has transformed content creation into a strategic formula for success.

Council Post: Holiday Season 2024: Influencer Marketing Tips And Advice

To stand out during the holiday season, brands should adopt a thoughtful, creative approach to influencer marketing and focus on building long-term relationships.
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#election-impact

Influencer spending increases in Q4 after election blackout as brands integrate channels, commerce

Marketers anticipate rising influencer marketing ad spending post-election despite economic pressures.

Marketing execs believe deeper relationships, understanding influencers can avoid potential backlash in politics

Brands may pause influencer marketing during elections, but fostering better relationships with influencers is crucial for long-term success.

Influencer spending increases in Q4 after election blackout as brands integrate channels, commerce

Marketers anticipate rising influencer marketing ad spending post-election despite economic pressures.

Marketing execs believe deeper relationships, understanding influencers can avoid potential backlash in politics

Brands may pause influencer marketing during elections, but fostering better relationships with influencers is crucial for long-term success.
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Is this TikTok community ruining literature?

BookTok significantly influences reading habits with a vast community, despite concerns over marketing tactics potentially fostering low-quality literature.

Trump, the manosphere and the marketer's dilemma

Trump's engagement with the manosphere has transformed political influence, targeting younger voters through digital platforms.

The Future of Political Influencers

The podcasting and influencer industries are rapidly growing and becoming vital for political engagement, especially among young voters.

Inside KPN's 'A Piece of Me' campaign that sparked a paradigm shift for online safety

KPN's campaign drives conversation and change regarding online safety through storytelling and influencer collaboration.

5 Things Entrepreneurs Can Learn From Harris and Trump Election Campaigns

The American public's engagement in the election offers valuable lessons for entrepreneurs in marketing and fundraising.

Black Girl Digital Media Hosts Creators Weekend To Elevate Diverse Influencers

The inaugural Black Influencer Weekend aimed to build partnerships between brands and diverse creators, promoting representation in the industry.
#gen-z

TikTok Shop is Disingenuous

TikTok Shop is revolutionizing e-commerce by harnessing the app's popularity among Gen Z users through personalized shopping experiences and influencer partnerships.

End of Word-of-Mouth Advertising? GoDaddy Data Shows Gen Z

Younger generations increasingly trust influencers over traditional advertising, with distinct differences between Gen Z and Millennials influencing marketing strategies.

TikTok Shop is Disingenuous

TikTok Shop is revolutionizing e-commerce by harnessing the app's popularity among Gen Z users through personalized shopping experiences and influencer partnerships.

End of Word-of-Mouth Advertising? GoDaddy Data Shows Gen Z

Younger generations increasingly trust influencers over traditional advertising, with distinct differences between Gen Z and Millennials influencing marketing strategies.
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How to Grow Your Social Media Following From Zero

Consistent and topic-focused content is essential for rapid social media growth.

The post-Roe rebranding of birth control: a little bit Glossier', a lot more lucrative?

Karley Sciortino effectively merges humor with personal experiences in promoting women's health products, notably emergency contraception, aiming to destigmatize its use.

LSU NIL star Livvy Dunne's business empire expands

Livvy Dunne exemplifies the impact of NIL reforms for female athletes, ranking as a top earner with $4 million in brand deals.
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