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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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These Brands Have Mastered Instagram Influencer Marketing. Here’s How.
The brands that are excelling right now on the platform are using similar tactics to accomplish one main goal: create a sense of community with their partners. Their most successful influencer collaborations include not only branded partnerships anchored in inclusivity, but also community-building exercises such as hosting virtual events and...
Paving the Way for Inclusive and Representative Stock Images
Stock image company, Getty Images, initially launched Project #ShowUs, in collaboration with Dove and Girlgaze, in order to put an end to the narrow definition of beauty consistently portrayed in advertising. They aimed to set a new standard for the authentic, diverse and inclusive representation of women and non-binary individuals...
IMA Category Spotlight: The Platform Awards
As well as our existing categories, the introduction of new awards aims to celebrate even more of the growing and thriving influencer marketing industry. The Platform Awards Among the new categories, we have created a whole new section that includes four awards: Best Use of YouTube, Best use of Instagram,...
The Integration of Influencers into the ‘Mainstream’
In 2018, we saw Joe Sugg, best known for his YouTube channel, feature as the first ‘social media star’ on BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing. YouTuber Saffron Barker followed in Joe’s footsteps the following year. This was a huge step for the inflluencer world, as Strictly Come Dancing attracts...
Instagram Sets Out to Make the Platform Safer for Teens
New AI tools will identify ‘suspicious’ adults, notifying them that messaging a user under 18 is prohibited. Although the minimum age to sign up for an Instagram account is thirteen, the team behind the app are aware that there are cases of people who are younger than 13 lying about...
Is YouTube Evolving to Keep Up with TikTok?
As YouTube is – and has been for over a decade – the platform for video content, they’ve responded to this challenge by releasing YouTube Shorts. This new feature offers another way to keep people on the platform longer and provides a new format for creators to upload. Although still in...
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