Influencer Marketing

In-House vs. Agency Influencer Marketing Choosing between in-house influencer marketing and agency influencer marketing is one of the most important decisions brands make when building a creator strategy. Both approaches allow brands to collaborate with influencers and grow their online presence, but they differ significantly in execution, resources, scalability, and results. In-house influencer marketing means a brand’s internal team manages influencer discovery,...

TikTok Marketing Strategies to Effectively Boost Your Brand with Influencers While most social platforms come and go, TikTok has transformed from a trend to a cultural phenomenon. With over a billion users and an algorithm that values creativity over follower count, it delivers unmatched opportunities for brand discovery and engagement. What makes the platform particularly powerful is how its creator-driven ecosystem...

Introduction The creator economy underwent a remarkable transformation in 2025, fundamentally reshaping the way consumers make purchasing decisions, how brands allocate their marketing budgets, and how creators scale their businesses into full-fledged enterprises. This year, U.S. influencer marketing investment continued its rapid climb, TikTok Shop solidified its role as a daily social commerce powerhouse, and global creator participation reached new heights....

Introduction For the past few decades, influencers have been told that attention is their most valuable form of currency. The creator economy is often referred to as the “attention economy,” as millions of brands and creators compete for the attention of users across social channels. Although creators are able to monetize this attention through adsense and creator programs, influencers are increasingly...

Setting the Scene Ten years ago, influencer marketing was a numbers game. The bigger your following, the bigger your paycheck; that was the rule. But somewhere along the way, Gen Z changed the script. For them, influence isn’t about how many people see you; it's about whether people believe you. For them, influence isn’t about reach anymore; it’s about realness. They can...

Influencer marketing is an impactful advertising strategy across industries, and in today’s digital age, mobile app companies are increasing their budgets on creator marketing as influencers meet users right where they are – on their phones. Partnering with experienced influencers allows brands to leverage genuine testimonies, storytelling, and educational content to inform and connect with their target audiences. Moreover, mobile...

Influencer marketing is no longer the new fresh tactic in a brand's digital toolbox; it's business as usual. However, as more brands invest in influencers and consumers become more savvy to paid promotions, the question shifted from "Do we use influencers?" to "How do we make this authentic?" Due to this, influencer marketing in the age of consumer skepticism has...

New Legal and Regulatory Developments For Creators The creator economy is maturing quickly, and so are the rules that govern it. As Congress pays closer attention and the FTC sharpens its guidance, creators, agencies, and brands are being asked to professionalize how they disclose, document, and execute influencer marketing. The message from our recent LinkedIn Live on law and compliance was...

The New Era of Social Media Over the past decade, the creator economy has thrived online with social platforms like YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok. But now, in 2025, the creator economy is no longer tied to screens. Rather, influencers are taking their talents and fan engagement to the real world with tours, pop-ups, and more. For fans, these offline experiences satisfy...

The Rise of Creators & Brands IRL According to Forbes, more than 95% of Gen Z and Millennials are interested in turning their online interactions and passions into real-world experiences. Attending these IRL events has led 84% of attendees to form new friendships, while 45% say such experiences have strengthened their “sense of self.” Brooke Berry’s latest initiative, The Shift Crawl,...