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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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Shopify Partners With TikTok to Drive Social Commerce
Just in time for the online holiday shopping season, e-commerce shopping platform Shopify has entered into a global partnership with TikTok to boost social commerce. The deal aims to make it easier for Shopify’s over 1 million merchants to reach TikTok’s younger audience and drive sales. The partnership...
A Day in the Life: Ian Forrester, SVP, Research & Analytics at Whalar
Ian joined Whalar at the start of 2019 on a mission to bring some rigour to research and insight in influencer marketing. After ensuring Whalar’s basic data house was in order, he conducted the world’s first neuroscience study on influencer effectiveness and, more recently, launched the world’s...
Know Your Image Usage Rights
Let me tell you a story about an influencer – let’s call her Olivia. One day while watching TV, she saw a clip of a YouTube video she’d made for a vacuum company appear as a TV commercial. Startled, next, she noticed images she’d taken for the firm’...
Directory Q&A: HireInfluence
We spoke with featured full-service influencer marketing agency HireInfluence, to find out what makes them stand out from the crowd, the recent campaigns they have been working on and how they measure success. What sets your business apart from the rest? At HireInfluence, we have been solely dedicated to influencer...
Secret Sofa: How TAKUMI Helped Häagen-Dazs Achieve its Highest-Ever Engagements For a UK Campaign on Instagram
For eight Fridays between April and June 2020, thousands of people across the country took part in a completely reimagined, immersive film experience. The ‘Secret Sofa by Häagen-Dazs’ campaign saw the ice cream brand partner with Secret Cinema and brought communal cinema events into the home. As the UK entered...
Pinterest Launches New Initiatives to Support Underrepresented Creators
Pinterest has made a commitment to ensure that half of its managed creators come from underrepresented groups and is launching a tool to support these groups alongside a new brand campaign. The social media platform is introducing a way for retailers, advertisers, and creators to self-identify if they’re from...
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