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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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The Rise of Gigfluencers
Society’s perception of the quintessential influencer is changing. Influencers no longer have a stigma of just being young, white females that are into fashion and beauty. We’re now seeing more people from more walks of life find ways to monetise their content and promote brands, products and industries...
Ofcom to Gain New Online Safety Powers Following Government Bill
For the first time, Ofcom will be able to enforce new regulations under legislation for social media companies that will force them to protect children, stop racism and hate speech, and safeguard people’s democratic rights. Ofcom will be given the power to fine companies up to £18 million, or...
YouTube Shorts Fund and TikTok Shopping Evoke New Competition
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Can Creators Strengthen Relationships with Their Community with Exclusive Paid Subscriptions?
But if a creator wants to get paid fairly for their work, while also engaging with their audience on their own terms, how many options do they really have? More recently, social media platforms have slowly begun to embrace the idea that creators should be properly compensated for their content,...
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#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek: How to Engage Online
The Mental Health Foundation launched the event 21 years ago and has continued to take place yearly, each year focussing on a different theme. The theme for this year is nature, so those who want to focus on improving their mental health and have more conversations on the topic are...
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