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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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How Brands Are Spending on Social Platforms to Support the Creator Economy
Brands continue to support the creator economy by seeing how productive these campaigns are in driving results and increasing brand awareness to a relevant buying audience. As social media platforms continue to grow, and TikTok continues to expand as a dominant platform, creators will continue to build their brands and...
The Secret of Influencer Earnings
When anything is new or different, people are bound to ask questions and show curiosity about how it works. Those of us who understand the inner workings of the influencer marketing industry, and see it as a valid form of marketing or advertising similar to the likes of television or...
Facebook Encourages Content Creators with $1 Billion Fund
Facebook CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, has confirmed that as a way to celebrate the importance of creators in regards to driving so much of the passion and creativity across Instagram and Facebook, his company is investing $1 billion pounds into monetising creators throughout 2022. As Facebook continues to build its creative...
How Influencer Marketing Can Prep for the Cookieless Future Now
By definition, first-party data is information that is collected directly from an audience or customers. In this case, the “audience” are the creators. By sourcing relevant information from the influencers directly, brands will have their own wealth of insights into target audiences and performance metrics, as well as a better...
Understanding Measurement and ROI with Influencer Marketing Investments
But as the industry grows, we continue to hear questions around measurement and defining success with an influencer marketing campaign. Marketers often ask, “what does ROI really mean when working with influencers?” The truth is, there isn’t one single answer. Part of what makes influencer marketing such a powerful...
Petition to Make Verified ID a Requirement for Opening a Social Media Account Gains Momentum
A petition initially launched by model and media personality, Katie Price, in order to tackle online hate has gained momentum again over the past few days and now has over half a million signatures, and this number continues to grow. Social media users and popular influencers are actively campaigning online...
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