Influencer Marketing Insights

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Strategies, trends, and guides to help you master influencer marketing and grow through creator partnerships.

12 articles across 6 topics

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The Half-Life of a YouTuber
Analysis

The Half-Life of a YouTuber

We analyzed ~100K YouTube channels. Median lifespan: 8.8 years. Annual mortality has nearly tripled since 2022. Six charts reveal what's actually driving it.

May 18, 20268 min read
9-to-5 vs 5-to-9: Work Influencers Reshaping Creator Culture
Industry

9-to-5 vs 5-to-9: Work Influencers Reshaping Creator Culture

Corporate satire and side hustle content are two of the fastest-growing creator niches. Here's what brands need to understand about the work influencer economy.

May 15, 20265 min read
The Creator-as-Consultant Era: Why One-Off Posts Are No Longer Enough
Industry

The Creator-as-Consultant Era: Why One-Off Posts Are No Longer Enough

One-off influencer posts are losing their edge. In 2026, winning brands treat creators as consultants, not megaphones. Here is what the shift means for your strategy.

May 7, 20266 min read
Unilever Just Replaced Its Ad Agency With 300,000 People. Every Brand Should Pay Attention.
Industry

Unilever Just Replaced Its Ad Agency With 300,000 People. Every Brand Should Pay Attention.

Unilever has scaled its influencer network from 10,000 to nearly 300,000 advocates in two years. This isn't a campaign. It's a structural transformation of how one of the world's biggest advertisers buys attention. Here's what it means for the rest of the industry.

Apr 14, 20268 min read
How to Scale Influencer Marketing Like Unilever: Without the Enterprise Budget
Strategy

How to Scale Influencer Marketing Like Unilever: Without the Enterprise Budget

Unilever manages nearly 300,000 creator relationships across global markets. The strategy behind that scale is available to any brand, if you have the right infrastructure. Here's what that looks like in practice.

Apr 14, 20269 min read
Local Influencer Marketing: How Locality Drives Conversions
Strategy

Local Influencer Marketing: How Locality Drives Conversions

Local influencer marketing uses creators in your target geography to drive real conversions. Discover why locality beats reach for community-focused brands.

Apr 2, 20267 min read
Micro-Influencer Marketing: A Complete Guide for Brands
Strategy

Micro-Influencer Marketing: A Complete Guide for Brands

Micro-influencers drive higher engagement and better ROI than mega creators. Learn how to find, evaluate, and run campaigns with the right micro-influencers.

Mar 13, 20267 min read

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