Influencer marketing is undoubtedly a strong force in any brand's marketing and advertising strategy. Influencers and content creators can engage on a deeper level than brands ever could. But how do you know which influencers are right for your brand? Read the latest influencer marketing news and insider tips from the pros in the industry. From marketing professionals to influencers themselves, you'll learn what to look for, how to manage influencer ads and campaigns, and how to maximize the dollars you spend.
With their unique ability to build trust with their audiences, influencers and content creators can build influencer ads that truly connect with your customers. With their influence, you can grow your brand awareness online and boost conversions. Yes, you can start seeing sales today with the right influencer strategy. Keep reading to learn more.

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EXCLUSIVE: Influential Learned From Past Cannes Lions to Plan Biggest Activation Yet

The third edition of Influential Beach will be the agency's biggest Cannes Lions event yet.

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Unilever’s K18 Tests a New Frontier for Beauty Influencing: LinkedIn

With the help of Creator Authority, the first LinkedIn influencer marketing company, Unilever’s K18 is bringing beauty influencing to the platform. 

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Tribeca’s Growing Creator Push Aims to Recast Its Future

Tribeca Festival, which spans from June 4 to June 14, is diving even deeper into the creator economy by giving 12 creators a red carpet and big screen content debut [...]

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818 Tequila’s Kathleen Braine on Building a Brand With a Celebrity Founder

On working with Kendall Jenner and balancing retail with digital commerce.

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E.l.f. Beauty to Acquire Hailey Bieber’s Rhode in $1B Deal

Bieber will stay on as chief creative officer.

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Publicis Buys Captiv8 to Bolster Its Influencer Capabilities

Publicis is expected to begin integrating Captiv8 into its Connected Media offering immediately, building on its influencer strategy following last year’s $500 million acquisition of Influential.

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TRESemmé’s Paige DeSorbo Collab Gives Unilever’s Influencer-First Strategy a Glossy Start

‘Give Gloss’ has bolstered positive sentiment towards the haircare brand by 42% since March.

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Why Sabrina Brier Doesn’t Chase Social Media Numbers for Virality

Sabrina Brier shared her journey from overcoming self-doubt to achieving viral fame on May 14.

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How Audible Turns Audiobooks Into Compelling Social Media Content

The brand pops into comments and book communities.

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Bethenny Frankel Says She’d Drop Social Media for the Right Billionaire—Oh, and She’s Hiring

The biggest 'accidental influencer' takes the stage at Social Media Week.

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The Follower Is Dead—Urban Outfitters Adapts to New Social Era

“The era of the follower is dead,” said the brand’s head of brand marketing and communication.

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Amelia Dimoldenberg, Kordell Beckham, and More Lead Social Media Week Lineup

ADWEEK's Brand Genius Creators honorees will join social execs, CMOs and media moguls on stage in NYC.

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YouTube Makes Pitch for Brand Dollars With New Creator Offerings at NewFronts

YouTube looks to connect brands with creators at NewFronts.

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The 2025 Brand Genius Creators Starting Trends and Driving Brand Love

The social media stars setting the agency for modern marketing.

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The 2025 Creative 100: Celebrities & Creators With Immaculate Vibes

These social and screen stars broke out with original ideas, courage and using their platform for good.