Why Operational Friction Is Slowing Influencer Marketing Growth

AI is reshaping Influencer Marketing by helping brands scale workflows, improve decision-making, strengthen creator partnerships, and learn faster.

What Happens When Creators AI-Generate Themselves

Creators may soon use AI versions of themselves to scale organic content. The next creator economy debate will be about entertainment, disclosure and control.

TikTok’s 30 World Cup Creators Never Filmed A Match. That Was The Point

At the 2026 World Cup, TikTok and FIFA gave 30 creators access to everything but live match play, revealing how sports coverage is moving to the second screen for fans.

Why Creator Marketing’s Next Phase Depends On Better Measurement

Creator marketing is projected to reach $44B, but measurement remains the biggest barrier to scale. Here’s what must change to unlock the next phase of growth.

Why Influencer Rates Keep Going Up And It Might Be Your Fault

Influencer rates are artificially high because campaign managers want discounts.

Paramount’s Paused Merger Doesn’t Ease Creators’ Fears–But The ‘Obsession’ And ‘Backrooms’ Story Should

Paramount just paused its proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. Independent creators are scared, but after ‘Obsession’ and ‘Backrooms,’ they have more ownership.

Paramount’s Paused Merger Doesn’t Ease Creators’ Fears–But The ‘Obsession’ And ‘Backrooms’ Story Should.

Paramount just paused its proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. Independent creators are scared. An entertainment attorney explains what they already own, and why the Obsession and Backrooms story should give them hope.

3 Influencer Marketing Conferences Talent Managers Should Attend

Influencer marketing conferences are usually sold on their agendas. For talent managers, the real value is who else is in the room.

YouTuber Gossip Goblin Will Debut AI Film In U.S. Theaters

YouTube creator Gossip Goblin brings AI-assisted feature “Gods Don’t Give Gifts” to U.S. theaters, testing whether online fandom can drive box office.

YouTuber Gossip Goblin Will Debut AI Film ‘Gods Don’t Give Gifts’ In U.S. Theaters

YouTube creator Gossip Goblin brings AI-assisted feature “Gods Don’t Give Gifts” to U.S. theaters, testing whether online fandom can drive box office.