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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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Tech Digest Series: Clubhouse Funding, Instagram Accessibility, and Facebook Messaging
Clubhouse boosts creator content with show funding After over a year of the Clubhouse app being exclusive to iOS users, Clubhouse is now available to those using Android, and the team behind the app are working to further push its popularity. With the opportunity for more creators to now explore...
The Rise of Kidfluencers
The rise of child influencers – known as ‘kidfluencers’ – is a phenomenon that has left parents across the globe facing difficult decisions. On the one hand, a successful kidfluencer can pursue their passions, have experiences their peers can only dream of, and even become financially secure at an age long before...
Influencer Events are Returning – What’s Coming Up?
With vaccinations being rolled out across the globe, and Covid infection rates decreasing, we are starting to see glimpses of normality returning. Where brands have been used to connecting with influencers via video link for the past year, we are now beginning to see the different ways that brands are...
A Guide to How AI Can Help Brands with Influencer Marketing
It’s time to look to artificial intelligence (AI) in influencer marketing. Although the influencer marketing sphere is teaming with human experts, AI can help brands in the following ways: * Finding the right influencers * Suggesting helpful workflows * Bringing relevant content and trends to the surface This quick guide will dive...
A Day in the Life: Hannah Wolff, Head of Social Media Management at Born Social
With a decade’s experience working in social for brands such as ASOS, Cult Beauty and Three, Hannah Wolff is now in the role of head of social media management at Born Social. Hannah’s role allows her to unite her experience across influencer marketing, community building, paid media and social cont
The Differences Between Instagram and TikTok for Creators
We are constantly questioning whether short form video content, more in depth video discussions, or engagement through Instagram posts and stories are the most successful tools for successful influencer marketing.
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