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Marketing
fromFortune
10 hours ago

How Corporate Natalie turned a $500 brand deal into a creator empire-and her own agency | Fortune

Natalie Marshall, known as Corporate Natalie, turned a side project into a successful brand with millions of followers and multiple brand partnerships.
Online marketing
fromEntrepreneur
6 hours ago

Don't Let Your Online Presence Suck - It's Your First Impression

A strong online reputation across multiple platforms is essential for building trust and attracting opportunities.
#social-media
Social media marketing
fromForbes
2 days ago

5 Social Media-Based Side Hustles To Make Extra Income Online

Social media offers lucrative side hustle opportunities, including management services, live shopping, UGC creation, and paid ads services.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago
Digital life

UK social media users less active on tech platforms due to rise of video apps

Social media activity in the UK is declining due to video app popularity and concerns over past posts affecting users' reputations.
Social media marketing
fromForbes
6 days ago

How To Reach Gen-Z And Gen-Alpha On Social Media: Expert Tips

Social media has become essential for discovery and community-building among younger audiences, reshaping how brands engage and plan campaigns.
Social media marketing
fromForbes
2 days ago

5 Social Media-Based Side Hustles To Make Extra Income Online

Social media offers lucrative side hustle opportunities, including management services, live shopping, UGC creation, and paid ads services.
Digital life
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

UK social media users less active on tech platforms due to rise of video apps

Social media activity in the UK is declining due to video app popularity and concerns over past posts affecting users' reputations.
Social media marketing
fromForbes
6 days ago

How To Reach Gen-Z And Gen-Alpha On Social Media: Expert Tips

Social media has become essential for discovery and community-building among younger audiences, reshaping how brands engage and plan campaigns.
Startup companies
fromwww.businessinsider.com
10 hours ago

I founded Culture Pop in my 50s, but my youngest hires keep it relevant and fresh

Tom First founded Culture Pop, a probiotic soda brand, focusing on health-conscious consumers and achieving significant revenue growth in a competitive market.
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Why Gen Z is fangirling over Apple's 'Finder Guy' mascot

Finder Guy is an adorably chunky, dual-toned blue creature with a rounded head and a perpetual smile. Apple is being fairly tight-lipped about him; he hasn't been officially announced or acknowledged by the company.
Apple
Intellectual property law
fromABA Journal
2 days ago

TikTok creator sued by immigration firm, accused of making defamatory comments online

A TikTok creator is being sued for defamation by an immigration law firm over alleged false statements made online.
Media industry
fromFortune
1 day ago

3 reasons OpenAI buying daily tech show TBPN for hundreds of millions isn't totally crazy | Fortune

Knowing when to sell is crucial for startup success, as demonstrated by TBPN's timely sale to OpenAI.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Six great reads: the OnlyFans legacy, stolen cargo and Meta's creepy' glasses

Leonid Radvinsky's death leaves a void in the leadership of OnlyFans, a platform that has transformed the adult content landscape. His secretive management style and the controversies surrounding the site have raised questions about its future direction and stability.
Photography
Marketing tech
fromForbes
2 days ago

From Streaming To AI: Agency Leaders' Next Big Media Bets

Streaming platform consolidation is reshaping agency strategies, emphasizing precision and adaptability in targeting consumer attention.
#tiktok
London food
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Not quite Greggs': TikTok creators put London's gentrified' bakeries to the test

A TikTok trend emerged where locals review upmarket cafes in north London, highlighting gentrification and community reactions.
Film
fromVariety
4 days ago

When Fandom Converts: How TikTok Is Driving Measurable Box Office Growth

TikTok has become a powerful engine for movie discovery, translating online engagement into real-world ticket sales.
NYC startup
fromDigiday
3 days ago

How a 'TikTok doctorate' made 26-year-old Griffin Johnson a venture capitalist

Griffin Johnson transitioned from nursing student to co-founder of Animal Capital, leveraging TikTok connections and the creator economy's growth.
Games
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

Go play this secret game in your TikTok DMs | TechCrunch

TikTok has introduced a secret emoji game in DMs where users bounce across alligators to compete for high scores.
London food
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Not quite Greggs': TikTok creators put London's gentrified' bakeries to the test

A TikTok trend emerged where locals review upmarket cafes in north London, highlighting gentrification and community reactions.
Film
fromVariety
4 days ago

When Fandom Converts: How TikTok Is Driving Measurable Box Office Growth

TikTok has become a powerful engine for movie discovery, translating online engagement into real-world ticket sales.
NYC startup
fromDigiday
3 days ago

How a 'TikTok doctorate' made 26-year-old Griffin Johnson a venture capitalist

Griffin Johnson transitioned from nursing student to co-founder of Animal Capital, leveraging TikTok connections and the creator economy's growth.
Games
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

Go play this secret game in your TikTok DMs | TechCrunch

TikTok has introduced a secret emoji game in DMs where users bounce across alligators to compete for high scores.
E-Commerce
fromVogue
2 days ago

Can TikTok Shop Help Mac Cosmetics Gain Momentum?

Mac Cosmetics has launched on TikTok Shop to connect with 1 billion users amid declining sales in traditional retail.
US politics
fromWIRED
2 days ago

Edward 'Big Balls' Coristine Is Helping Out on Viral Fraud Videos Now

Nick Shirley claims his video on California fraud was supported by data from Edward Coristine of the Department of Government Efficiency.
Growth hacking
fromInman
4 days ago

How one agent built a $150M business on YouTube

Attracting the right audience through targeted YouTube content leads to higher sales than traditional lead-chasing methods.
Podcast
fromTheankler
4 days ago

Inside The Chernin Group's Bet on Creator-Led Empires

Community is the most valuable asset in media, driving investment strategies for emerging media companies.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

MPs call for booming' influencer industry to be officially recognised

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and the recognition of the online creator economy for financial support and growth.
#ai
fromFast Company
5 days ago
Silicon Valley food

'Fruit Love Island' is TikTok's most popular AI-generated series. It's now facing trouble in paradise

Marketing tech
fromForbes
6 days ago

YouTube And Creators Are The New SEO. Most Brands Are Missing Out.

Creators are essential marketing assets in the AI era, with YouTube being the most trusted platform for consumer discovery.
fromFast Company
5 days ago
Silicon Valley food

'Fruit Love Island' is TikTok's most popular AI-generated series. It's now facing trouble in paradise

Humor
fromMashable
5 days ago

Fruit Love Island and other AI fruit slop are taking over the internet

AI-generated content like Fruit Love Island captivates millions, raising questions about human engagement with digital culture and entertainment.
Marketing tech
fromForbes
6 days ago

YouTube And Creators Are The New SEO. Most Brands Are Missing Out.

Creators are essential marketing assets in the AI era, with YouTube being the most trusted platform for consumer discovery.
Toronto startup
fromFortune
5 days ago

The beauty counter is now on your For You page as Ulta Beauty joins TikTok Shop, betting on the platform reshaping how America consumes | Fortune

Ulta Beauty launched on TikTok Shop, becoming the first specialty beauty retailer on the platform, enhancing its commerce capabilities.
Marketing
fromFortune
7 hours ago

The corporate 'storyteller' is marketing's newest messiah-and just as hollow as every buzzword before it | Fortune

The Storyteller has emerged as a new branding concept, embodying wisdom and insight into the human condition amidst consumer distrust.
Social media marketing
fromWCVB
1 day ago

These creators helping viewers save money. Here's how

Deinfluencers encourage sustainable living and mindful spending, promoting alternatives to consumerism in response to economic challenges.
fromThe Atlantic
1 day ago

How Some People Became So Averse to Hype

Anna Holmes defines 'hype aversion' as a reflex against being told what to like, suggesting that popularity can create pressure rather than signal quality. This feeling can lead to a deliberate choice to resist mainstream culture.
Media industry
Women in technology
fromEntrepreneur
3 days ago

How Livvy Dunne Turned Early Fame Into a Multi-Million-Dollar Brand

Livvy Dunne is prioritizing long-term partnerships and equity over short-term brand deals, focusing on ownership and creating opportunities for others.
Television
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 days ago

This company is turning YouTube videos into TV shows as streamers chase Gen Alpha

Streamers are launching creator content to attract Gen Alpha away from YouTube, with Pocket.watch leading the initiative.
#creator-economy
fromForbes
6 days ago
Growth hacking

Stop Betting On One Platform: The Creator's New Monetization Playbook

Marketing
fromFast Company
2 days ago

What SXSW 2026 revealed about the creator economy's future

Creators are now essential business partners, shaping culture and commerce, and driving brand relevance through long-term relationships.
Media industry
fromForbes
3 days ago

Trust Is Becoming The Most Valuable Currency In The Creator Economy

Audiences now seek trust in content, influencing their decision-making and the value of creators' work.
fromForbes
4 days ago
Marketing

The Great Convergence: Why The Creator Economy's Future Belongs To Those Who Unite Social, Brand, And Talent

Growth hacking
fromForbes
6 days ago

Stop Betting On One Platform: The Creator's New Monetization Playbook

Creators should diversify their platforms to build steady income and avoid dependency on a single source.
Marketing
fromFast Company
2 days ago

What SXSW 2026 revealed about the creator economy's future

Creators are now essential business partners, shaping culture and commerce, and driving brand relevance through long-term relationships.
Media industry
fromForbes
3 days ago

Trust Is Becoming The Most Valuable Currency In The Creator Economy

Audiences now seek trust in content, influencing their decision-making and the value of creators' work.
Marketing
fromForbes
4 days ago

The Great Convergence: Why The Creator Economy's Future Belongs To Those Who Unite Social, Brand, And Talent

The entertainment industry is shifting power to creators, with traditional advertising losing relevance as the creator economy rapidly expands.
#video-marketing
Marketing
fromSfgate
1 day ago

Tips to create short-form video to reach new audiences

Creating short-form videos is essential for businesses to effectively reach audiences and drive growth.
#openai
Media industry
fromArs Technica
2 days ago

OpenAI takes on another "side quest," buys tech-focused talk show TBPN

OpenAI's acquisition of TBPN will maintain its editorial independence while enhancing marketing and communications efforts.
Media industry
fromTNW | Investors-Funding
2 days ago

OpenAI has acquired the Silicon Valley talk show TBPN

OpenAI has acquired the Technology Business Programming Network, maintaining its editorial independence while integrating it into its strategy organization.
Media industry
fromArs Technica
2 days ago

OpenAI takes on another "side quest," buys tech-focused talk show TBPN

OpenAI's acquisition of TBPN will maintain its editorial independence while enhancing marketing and communications efforts.
Media industry
fromTNW | Investors-Funding
2 days ago

OpenAI has acquired the Silicon Valley talk show TBPN

OpenAI has acquired the Technology Business Programming Network, maintaining its editorial independence while integrating it into its strategy organization.
Marketing
fromEntrepreneur
2 days ago

How to Navigate Brand Authenticity in the Age of AI Slop

Originality and authenticity in content are essential for brands to stand out in a saturated market dominated by low-quality AI-generated content.
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

Cameo partners with TikTok to boost popularity | TechCrunch

Cameo videos regularly go viral on TikTok, and TikTok talent delivered its strongest year yet on Cameo in 2025, according to Cameo CEO Steven Galanis.
Social media marketing
Digital life
fromWIRED
4 days ago

Taylor Lorenz's Screen Time Is Almost 17 Hours a Day

Taylor Lorenz embraces her digital lifestyle, finding value in her screen time for work and creativity despite concerns about excessive usage.
Television
fromInterview Magazine
2 weeks ago

These Creators Are Getting Rich Off Reaction Content While We Watch

Reaction videos have evolved from a niche curiosity into a massive YouTube phenomenon, with top channels accumulating hundreds of millions of views and attracting attention from major artists.
Media industry
fromDigiday
4 days ago

Future of TV Briefing: What publishers have to offer creators

Publishers are increasingly collaborating with creators to enhance revenue opportunities and audience reach.
fromThe Cut
4 days ago

Brand Names Are in Crisis

"Any time you have to explain your name, you're essentially apologizing for it," says Alexandra Watkins, the founder of naming firm Eat My Words. Her deal-breakers for names include 'looks like a typo' and 'hard to pronounce.'
Marketing
#influencer-marketing
Podcast
fromThe Drum
4 weeks ago

Creators everywhere: the rise of influencers and creative collaboration

Influencer marketing requires transparent disclosures, long-term relationship building, and centralized strategies to navigate evolving regulations and maximize social media impact.
Marketing
fromDigiday
6 days ago

AI influencer discovery tools are changing how agencies cast creators

AI is increasingly used for influencer selection in marketing campaigns, enhancing brand engagement and measurable impacts.
Marketing
fromThedrum
2 weeks ago

The Other Side: How Influencers Choose Brands!

Influencers prioritize brand partnerships that align with their audience interests, maintain audience trust, and support their long-term creator goals and values.
Social media marketing
fromThedrum
1 month ago

The Relationship Between Content Creators, Influencer Marketing And The Music Industry

Music industry increasingly relies on influencer marketing through social media apps like TikTok, Koji, and Triller, where artists collaborate with content creators to engage audiences and create viral trends.
Podcast
fromThe Drum
4 weeks ago

Creators everywhere: the rise of influencers and creative collaboration

Influencer marketing requires transparent disclosures, long-term relationship building, and centralized strategies to navigate evolving regulations and maximize social media impact.
Marketing
fromDigiday
6 days ago

AI influencer discovery tools are changing how agencies cast creators

AI is increasingly used for influencer selection in marketing campaigns, enhancing brand engagement and measurable impacts.
Marketing
fromThedrum
2 weeks ago

The Other Side: How Influencers Choose Brands!

Influencers prioritize brand partnerships that align with their audience interests, maintain audience trust, and support their long-term creator goals and values.
Social media marketing
fromThedrum
1 month ago

The Relationship Between Content Creators, Influencer Marketing And The Music Industry

Music industry increasingly relies on influencer marketing through social media apps like TikTok, Koji, and Triller, where artists collaborate with content creators to engage audiences and create viral trends.
#e-commerce-growth
Online marketing
fromThedrum
4 weeks ago

How Creators Can Take Your Brand To New Markets

Global online retail sales grew from 16% to 19% in 2020, and influencer marketing through content creators enables brands to enter new markets authentically and effectively.
Online marketing
fromThedrum
4 weeks ago

How Creators Can Take Your Brand To New Markets

Global online retail sales grew from 16% to 19% in 2020, and influencer marketing through content creators enables brands to enter new markets authentically and effectively.
Media industry
fromwww.businessinsider.com
5 days ago

Meet the 21-year-old media exec who wants TikTok shows to be taken seriously

Rowan Winch, cofounder of Fallen Media, plays a key role in producing popular TikTok shows while engaging directly with creators in New York City.
Marketing
fromForbes
3 days ago

To Get Powerful Publicity, Build A Narrative Strategy

Building a clear, consistent narrative strategy is essential for organizations to connect with stakeholders and achieve sustainable success.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Jimmy Sotos on Catching Up and Going Viral Overnight

Jimmy Sotos transitioned from basketball identity to overnight TikTok fame, experiencing pressure to maintain algorithmic visibility while grappling with loss of athletic purpose.
Social media marketing
fromBenzinga
5 days ago

Performance Comparison: Meta Platforms And Competitors In Interactive Media & Services Industry - Met

Thorough company analysis is essential for investors, focusing on Meta Platforms and its competitors in the Interactive Media & Services industry.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
6 days ago

How content creators 'supercharged' Coach's Gen Z strategy

What we needed was to build brand relevance with the younger generation. Content creators became a crucial part of Coach's marketing plan, with partnerships evolving to longer-term collaborations.
Marketing
#creator-marketing
fromInc
1 week ago
Marketing

5 Questions Every Founder Should Ask Before Hiring an Influencer

Creator ad spend in the U.S. reached $37 billion in 2025, with startups often mismanaging their creator budgets.
Marketing
fromwww.marketingdive.com
3 weeks ago

Creators work, but measurement doesn't yet

Creator marketing has become a primary growth engine worth $44 billion annually, but measurement infrastructure hasn't evolved to match its scale and impact across the marketing funnel.
Marketing
fromInc
1 week ago

5 Questions Every Founder Should Ask Before Hiring an Influencer

Creator ad spend in the U.S. reached $37 billion in 2025, with startups often mismanaging their creator budgets.
Marketing
fromwww.marketingdive.com
3 weeks ago

Creators work, but measurement doesn't yet

Creator marketing has become a primary growth engine worth $44 billion annually, but measurement infrastructure hasn't evolved to match its scale and impact across the marketing funnel.
Psychology
fromYoga Journal
2 months ago

When an Influencer Says These 3 Words, I Stop Listening

Complex problems rarely have a single universal solution; oversimplified "the one thing" claims obscure individual, multifaceted causes and tailored approaches.
US news
fromVogue
2 months ago

What Does an Americanized TikTok Mean for Brands and Creators?

TikTok US will operate as a majority American-owned joint venture, ensuring continued availability in the US under national-security safeguards and data protections.
Social media marketing
fromAnimals Around The Globe
2 weeks ago

The Animal Personality That Captures Your Social Media Style

Social media usage patterns reflect animal personality archetypes, with traits like extraversion and neuroticism determining posting styles, engagement levels, and online presentation strategies.
Marketing
fromForbes
3 weeks ago

Influencers Are Leaving The Feed And Entering The Real World

Influencer marketing is evolving from one-off social media posts to integrated brand partnerships where creators function as core media infrastructure helping design campaigns across multiple platforms and physical spaces.
fromThedrum
3 weeks ago

How Content Creators Can Help Brands Share Their Values

Now more than ever, consumers want to use products and services that align with their values, causes and beliefs. In fact, 87% of consumers buy from organisations that share their own set of values. Because of this, it is essential that brands take notice of what their consumers have to say.
Marketing
fromHer Campus
3 weeks ago

Is Social Media Creating Micro-Celebrities?

The rise of TikTok and YouTube has dramatically changed the lives of content creators by turning social media into a legitimate career path rather than just a hobby. These platforms allow ordinary people to build massive audiences without traditional media connections, often through algorithm-driven exposure.
Social media marketing
fromThedrum
3 weeks ago

Why your social content should make people curious

It's our job to be translators of science so people understand what's happening and why it's so important. It's a global ocean. Just because something's happening in one place, doesn't mean it's not going to have an effect elsewhere in the world.
Social media marketing
Social media marketing
fromForbes
3 weeks ago

9 Ways To Stand Out In A Social Media World Full Of Slop

AI-generated slop floods social media, making quality content visibility harder; success requires committing to meaningful, audience-focused content over quantity.
Marketing
fromDigiday
1 month ago

Why more brands are rethinking influencer marketing with gamified micro-creator programs

Major retailers are replacing traditional affiliate marketing with gamified, always-on creator programs that reward micro-creators for consistent content and build long-term brand relationships.
fromForbes
1 month ago

Stories: The Ultimate Social Media Algorithm Hack

While the main feed is built for discovery and curated content, stories are built for connection. For local businesses like bakeries, cafes and restaurants, this distinction isn't just a technicality; it is a direct line to the consumer's daily routine.
Social media marketing
Social media marketing
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

This Is How Solo Creators Stop Posting to Silence and Hit Over 50,000 Views Without The Guesswork

A new ChatGPT Agent autonomously identifies early breakout signals across platforms and translates them into high-confidence, trend-forward content strategies that accelerate creator traction.
fromInc
1 month ago

What Top Creators Say Makes a Successful Brand Collaboration

I think the critical unlock here is having multi-year partnerships, having relationships that endure as opposed to just kind of the one-off partnership,
Marketing
Social media marketing
fromNeil Patel
3 months ago

The Future of Social Media Trends in 2026 | Neil Patel

Brands must prioritize valuable content, community building, and intent-aligned strategies as social platforms become search-driven and AI reshapes discovery and visibility.
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

Three current social media trends and how to make the most of them with your brand

From Gen Z and their TikTok dances to the millennial squares of IG, when we think of social media we think of the younger generations. However, 'older' audiences are also getting involved. From how to remove stains on walls and 'Things I wish I knew in my 20s' to fashion advice and rediscovering their personal style, older gens are increasingly growing their share of voice on social - seeking advice from (as well as giving advice to) the young ones.
Social media marketing
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