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Personalised Rewards Can Incentivise Financial Loyalty, New Research Suggests
Financial value is emerging as a key driver of both switching banks and retention, according to new Cardlytics data.
Destination 2026 - Cracking the Code of Gen Z Travel Habits
Following the annual UNiDAYS Travel Survey 2026, this session analyses what drives Gen Z when they travel....
SEO is Out: Linqia and AirOps Launch Influencer-Led AI Search Visibility Offering
Linqia and AirOps have announced a strategic partnership designed to help marketers improve their visibility across AI search platforms.
Affiliates Face Financial Shock as Amazon’s Associates Programme Cuts Commission Rates
Affiliates are also experiencing reduced performance visibility due to reporting system changes.
Spotify Moves to Verify Podcasts as AI Deepfakes Raise Trust Concerns
Spotify is rolling out a new verification system for podcast creators as platforms across the creator economy grapple with the rise of AI-generated impersonation.
Building Creator Wealth: CreatorFest Second Wave Agenda Launches
The CreatorFest 2026 Agenda has officially launched its second wave of sessions, with a focus on creator monetisation.
Are YouTube Creators the Next Big Partner Type in Affiliate Marketing?
According to Genie Goals’ Rachel Said, YouTube creators offer a unique set of benefits.
Offer Search is Becoming Standard Shopping Practice, New Research Shows
The report found that offers provide a key opportunity to drive incremental revenue.
Cannes Lions 2026: Experts Predict What’s in Store for the Creator Economy
Here’s what the experts predict will be in store for the creator economy at Cannes Lions 2026.
Publicis Groupe to Acquire LiveRamp for $2.2bn in Agentic Drive
According to the French advertising group, the deal opens up agentic opportunities.
Why Brands Are Still Undervaluing YouTube Creator Partnerships
While YouTube consistently delivers depth, trust, and conversion power, many brands still struggle to benchmark success on the platform.
The Formula for a Winning Global Influencer Marketing Awards Entry: Extension Edition
Here's a quickfire guide on submitting your GIMA entry before the 2026 extension deadline.
Why Affiliates Miss Out on Budget, and How to Change It
Affiliate marketing generates some of the best ROI in digital marketing, yet it is often overlooked in favour of other performance channels. Understanding where the differences versus other channels are will help publishers and affiliate marketers secure more budget and drive better performance for their clients. This session shows you...
The Goat Agency’s Hannah Ryan on Why Gen Z Trusts Smaller Creators
For Hannah Ryan, VP of Global Campaign Delivery at The Goat Agency, the shift reflects a bigger change in how audiences relate to creators online.
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Live from #IMSLDN21: Through the Eye of a Content Creator
As the journalist for Talking Influence, I wanted to chat with some of the speakers to find out about their highlights of the day, and to delve a little deeper into their thoughts for the future of the industry. I caught up with Content Creator, Fatima Timbo, also known as...
Snapchat Launches B2B Campaign Targeting the Advertising Community
Snap Inc, developer of Snapchat, Spectacles, and Bitmoji, is rolling out a series of outdoor activations as part of its global B2B marketing campaign. ‘Open Your Snapchat’ goes live in the UK this week and will run until 19th November.
Choose Your Friends Carefully to Influence People
Influencer marketing is swiftly becoming one of the most effective forms of advertising. The global market value of this industry has more than doubled since 2019 and currently sits at 13.8 billion U.S. dollars as of 2021. Marketers are flocking to this space to harness the power of...
Will Child Influencers Face a Similar Mental Health Crash to ‘Disney Kids’?
International celebrities including Britney Spears, Demi Lovato, and Shia LaBeouf have all struggled with well-documented problems ranging from mental health issues to addictions. Now, in a world where absolutely anyone can launch their tot to global stardom using simply a phone and a social media site, how can we protect...
Pinterest TV is the Latest Innovation in Creator Led Social Commerce
Pinterest has announced that Pinterest TV, a series of live, original, and shoppable episodes featuring content creators right on Pinterest will begin 8th November. Pinterest TV episodes will be refreshed every weekday and will be recorded and available for Pinners to view on-demand, and save and rewatch later. The shoppable...
Three Ways to Streamline Influencer Gifting With Events Back on the Calendar
While gifting may feel tedious and tiresome to coordinate, it was a core component of any successful earned media strategy long before the age of social distancing, and the return of parties and events hardly means that “unboxing” content will lose its value. Rather than tabling mailers as an artifact...
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