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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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Ultimate Feedback Guide From the 2025 Global Influencer Marketing Awards Judges
Here’s exactly what the judges of the Global Influencer Marketing Awards 2025 had to say about this year’s submissions.
Building an Owned Audience Strategies for Winning with Long Form Content
How can brands and marketers successfully integrate this omni-channel approach into their influencer strategy to build trust and boost higher conversions?
Is Media Mix Modelling the Answer to the GA4 Question
With GA4 misattributing up to 13% of affiliate orders and conflicting data between platforms, is it still a reliable tool for measuring affiliate performance? In this session, our panelists will unpack GA4’s challenges, explore alternatives, and discuss how brands can better track incremental value and full-funnel partnerships....
YouTube What Comes Next for Brands & Creators
Join Joanna Hughston, Head of Marketing at The Goat Agency, as she delves into what's next for brands and creators on this huge platform.
The Big Content Commerce Debate: Is Search Over?
The affiliate marketing industry has had its fair share of setbacks, but it has been able to constantly adapt to keep itself in the game....
The New Buyer Journey: How Influence is Reshaping Shopping in 2025 & Beyond
In this session, we’ll dive into proprietary GRIN data, exploring how consumers make decisions on what to buy in 2025.
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