Artificial intelligence-powered influencer Lu from Magalu has shared 74 sponsored Instagram posts over the past year, paid for by brands like Netflix and Hugo Boss. Lu boasts 8 million followers on Instagram and 7.4 million on TikTok.
Brands in the United States will spend $10.5 billion on influencer marketing in 2025 and up to $13.7 billion in 2027, according to a recent eMarketer forecast.
Most communications professionals are still playing by old rules. The brands winning today aren't just chasing traditional media - they're rethinking how stories spread and who has the power to amplify them. That's where influencer marketing comes in.
Recession jitters have made online audiences and brands more discerning about their spending, possibly roiling the traditional income streams that influencers have come to rely on.
Every beauty founder dreams of accomplishing what Rhode just achieved: a billion-dollar valuation, a cultural following, and a brand that seems to dominate every platform it touches.
Tapping into creators with varying levels of followers is a key priority for Lowe's as we look to gain relevance with younger generations while increasing digital engagement.