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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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TikTok Chief Executive Kevin Mayer Resigns Amid Rising Pressure From Trump Administration
Kevin Mayer said yesterday (Wednesday 26) that he is resigning just months after becoming chief executive of Chinese-owned TikTok as the platform has come under scrutiny from the Trump administration over concerns of its ties with China. Mayer told employees at TikTok and ByteDance that a series of changes at...
Facebook Introduces Facebook Shop in the App and Expands Instagram Shopping
Facebook has announced new e-commerce features within its app and on Instagram. Following the launch of Facebook Shops in May where users can browse products from their favourite brands and creators, Facebook is bringing a similar feature to its app. Facebook has just rolled out a new tab in its...
Cult Beauty Wins Best Influencer Marketing Campaign at the 2020 Performance Marketing Awards
Due to recent events, the 2020 Performance Marketing Awards took place virtually yesterday afternoon. The 14th edition of the awards was due to take place on April 28 at the iconic Grosvenor House Hotel on London’s Park Lane but people were encouraged to celebrate the performance marketing industry at...
Impact Acquires Influencer Marketing Platform ACTIVATE
SaaS platform, Impact, has today announced the acquisition of ACTIVATE, an end-to-end SaaS platform in the influencer industry for influencer discovery and campaign management. Impact’s Partnership Cloud automates and simplifies the process of discovering, recruiting, onboarding, optimising and reporting across all types of partnerships so now, with ACTIVATE’s...
What Influencers Want From Their Advertising Partners
Co-written by Gary Lipovetsky, co-CEO at Valeria Inc. and Rachel Wexler, COO at Valeria Inc. In a time of extraordinary economic upheaval, the world is witnessing a shift in consumer behaviour it’s never encountered before. For several months, we stayed locked up indoors, scared of a mysterious virus we’...
TikTok to Sue Trump Administration Over Executive Order
On Sunday, TikTok confirmed its plans to file a lawsuit against the Trump administration over an executive order that seeks to ban TikTok – currently owned by Chinese company ByteDance – unless it finds an American buyer. Rumours of a lawsuit began circling on Friday as first reported by Reuters. According to...
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