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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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Burberry Teams up With Twitch to Livestream its Next Fashion Show
Burberry said it has become the first fashion brand to team up with gaming streaming platform Twitch to livestream its next fashion show. Instead of a catwalk, Twitch will play host to a browser. A chat function will create a “personal and inclusive experience”, according to the brand. For Burberry’...
YouTube launches TikTok Rival, YouTube Shorts, in India
YouTube has announced its new TikTok rival, YouTube Shorts, which it will begin beta testing in India initially. The short-form video is experience is “for creators and artists who want to shoot short, catchy videos using nothing but their mobile phones.” Similarly to TikTok, users will be able to upload...
67 Shades of Skin: How Buttermilk Delivered Dior’s Most Inclusive Influencer Activation to Date
Buttermilk is a global influencer marketing agency with a specific focus on the beauty, food and wellness sectors. Buttermilk Agency was tasked with celebrating the launch of Dior’s Forever Foundation; a range with 67 unique foundation shades. Key campaign objectives The key campaign objectives were to drive global awareness...
ByteDance Chooses Oracle as TikTok Tech Partner
As reported by the Wall Street Journal, Oracle Corporation reportedly won the bid for video-sharing app TikTok’s US operations, citing anonymous sources. The news came after ByteDance announced it will not sell its TikTok US operations to rival bidder Microsoft and instead chose Oracle as a “technology partner.” The...
#TikTokFashionMonth: TikTok Partners With Luxury Brands to Livestream Fashion Week Shows
TikTok has just announced its debut #TikTokFashionMonth. As part of the new initiative, TikTok will partner with several designers to livestream show and events during New York Fashion Week and beyond. From now until October 8, the platform will host two livestreams per week, featuring runway shows by luxury designers...
TikTok Reveals its Virtual Transparency and Accountability Center
In March, TikTok revealed its plans to open Transparency and Accountability Centers in Los Angeles and Washington DC. Due to Coronavirus, physical visits have been put on hold for now. TikTok has instead revealed its new virtual Transparency Center and invited select experts on virtual tours to learn and ask...
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