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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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Introducing the CreatorFest Collective: A New Space for Creators, Brands and Agencies
The CreatorFest Collective has officially launched: a brand-new home for our CreatorFest community to connect, collaborate, and continue the conversations that begin at our annual event.
The Podcast Gender Gap: Why Brands Are Missing a Cultural Moment in the Creator Economy
Despite women representing a core demographic for brand advertisers, the podcast gender gap is real, and has an impact on the creator economy as we know it.
“Creators Drive Culture”: Becky Owen on Disruptive Campaigns, Creator-Led Innovation, and What’s Next for the Industry
Ahead of CreatorFest 2025, Billion Dollar Boy CMO Becky Owen discusses the year’s biggest campaigns and how brands can collaborate with creators.
Spotify Partners with Amazon Ads to Expand Programmatic Reach
Spotify has teamed up with Amazon Ads in a global deal that makes its audio and video inventory available through Amazon’s DSP. Advertisers can now buy Spotify programmatically across nine markets, with more to follow in 2026.
Affiliate Networks Respond to ChatGPT Instant Checkout
Awin, Partnerize, CJ, Rakuten Advertising, and impact.com reflect on ChatGPT’s venture into e-commerce and what it means for affiliate marketing.
Adlook and smartclip Unite to Enhance Privacy-First CTV Ads in Europe
Advertisers can tap into measurable, precise CTV opportunities, compliant with privacy regulations across Europe's rising CTV market.
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