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Reddit Unveils App Ad Updates Focused on Performance Transparency
The new features include dual attribution, Max campaigns for app campaigns and App Event Optimization.
A Reality Check: 10 Hard Truths Creators Took Away from SocialDay
The 10 best pieces of advice creators can take from SocialDay 2026.
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.
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Photo-sharing app Instagram has launched (August 6) its new video sharing feature Reels in a bid to rival leading video-sharing app TikTok and capitalise on the growing political tensions happening in the US. The product lets users create and edit 15-second videos along with music, similar to TikTok. The feature...
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What a year 2020 has been so far. Be it working from home, remote socialising or the inability to come within two metres of anyone outside your social bubble, the COVID-19 pandemic has completely transformed the way we live. As well as our personal lives, no industry has been left...
Making the Most of Your Slashed Influencer Budget
As marketing budgets have shrivelled and consumer habits are likely to have changed forever, it’s more important than ever to get the most bang for your buck with influencer marketing efforts. In a regular year, an average B2C business will spend something in the region of 6.5-10% of...
Five Lessons For Ensuring Influencer Marketing Success Now
Given the unprecedented rate of change this year, 2019 feels like a long time ago in the influencer marketing industry. Reflecting on this transformational first half, and nearly a decade’s worth of data, insights and total industry experience, what are the ingredients necessary for success on both sides of...
TikTok Announces £54m Fund for European Creators
TikTok has announced a £54 million fund to pay European creators on the platform for their content. In a blog post, Rich Waterworth, general manager of TikTok Europe said the fund aims to “give talented individuals the opportunity to turn their creativity into a career” and aims to “further nurture...
Paying the Price: Working to Close the Influencer Pay Gap
The scale and speed of the COVID pandemic, in addition to the collective enlightenment around racial injustice, have shone a light on the persistent inequalities in influencer marketing in particular—sobering stuff. But also, a rare opportunity for brands and companies to hit the reset button by making cultural relevance...
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