As political advertising grows, social media's role has evolved: More ad collars are flowing to CTV now, though campaigns are approaching influencers to support candidates.
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| Nov 8, 2022
վմǰ’s influencer marketing takeover is nothing short of astounding. In 2019, the app accounted for 2.3% of US spending on creator campaigns. This year, վմǰ’s share will reach 15.5%, beating Facebook’s 14.8%. Instagram will remain on top with 44.7%.
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| Aug 24, 2022
Key stat: US influencer marketing spend will grow more than three times faster than social ad spend in 2023, and it will remain ahead through 2025, according to our forecast.
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| Sep 6, 2023
On today's podcast episode, we discuss how Snapchat+ is getting on, how much of a focus AR will be for the company going forward, and why user growth is doing just fine ... but revenue growth is not. "In Other News," we talk about the differences between the terms "influencer" and "creator" and what to make of LinkedIn's significant 1-billionth-member milestone. Tune in to the discussion with our analyst Jasmine Enberg.
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| Nov 6, 2023
A TikTok ban would put influencer payment policies to the test: YouTube and Instagram are eyed as alternative platforms as the TikTok debate heats up.
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| Mar 20, 2023
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| Sep 22, 2023
On today's episode, we discuss how customer programs are moving into the spotlight, why buyers are rejecting traditional B2B experiences, how influencer marketing will find its way into the business world, and more. Tune in to the discussion with our analyst Kelsey Voss.
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| Jan 23, 2023
On today's episode, we discuss what's behind Meta's revenue decline for a second consecutive quarter, what to make of things one year after the Meta rebrand, and the state of the company's metaverse initiative. "In Other News," we talk about whether being an influencer is sustainable and the chances that TikTok will become the first true super app in the West. Tune in to the discussion with our analyst Debra Aho Williamson.
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| Nov 4, 2022
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| Aug 31, 2023
On today’s episode, we discuss what a looming Netflix and TikTok rivalry might look like, the potential consequences of monetizing influencer marketing on the social landscape, how the rise of retail media will affect social platforms, and more. Tune in to the discussion with our analysts Jasmine Enberg and Debra Aho Williamson.
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| Jan 9, 2023
On today's episode, we discuss what brand new forecasts the forecasting team cooked up in Q2, including influencer marketing spend by platform and tier, luxury ecommerce, and US prescription drug sales. "In Other News," we talk about Apple Pay's meteoric rise and what DoorDash's Q2 performance says about the future of the food delivery space. Tune in to the discussion with our senior forecasting analyst Iwona Drapala and director of forecasting Peter Newman.
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| Sep 2, 2022
On today's episode, we discuss Snapchat's new AI chatbot, Meta's generative AI plans, and what's new about GPT-4. "In Other News," we talk about whether VR influencers can save the metaverse and how drone delivery company Wing is looking to make last-mile delivery more efficient. Tune in to the discussion with our analysts Jacob Bourne and Jasmine Enberg.
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| Mar 17, 2023
On today's podcast episode, we discuss the likelihood that news influencers will replace traditional media, whether in-store sampling can make a comeback, how many ads are enough ads, what the science says about social media being addictive, why more brands don't encourage consumers to recycle, where daylight savings time actually comes from, and more. Tune in to the discussion with our vice president of content Suzy Davidkhanian and analysts Bill Fisher and Carina Perkins.
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| Nov 9, 2023
Social media users in select countries (US, UK, Australia, France, and Saudi Arabia) trust brands over influencers when it comes to finance, apparel, and skincare, per an October study from Snap Inc. and IPG Magna. Finance is where this trend is most pronounced.
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| Mar 27, 2024
The Influencer Marketing Opportunity(Subscription required).
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| Oct 16, 2024
Our definition includes social shoppers who said they made a purchase after seeing or because of social media content produced by a creator, influencer, or celebrity influencer. Shoppers on a specific platform who were influenced to make a purchase from creator content did not have to see that content on the same platform.
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| Sep 25, 2024
Influencer marketers should be especially careful about using the technology. Authenticity has long been a key facet of influencer marketing, so creators and marketers alike need to ensure their genAI efforts don’t get in the way of that. Transparency and copyright are in flux. It’s not always easy for users to identify genAI content.
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| Apr 30, 2024
Combining multiple formats, such creating sponsored video content with influencers, can help build consumer trust. 4. Avoid relying too heavily on platforms consumers don’t trust. Key stat: More than half of US consumers (52%) don’t trust social media platforms, according to a survey from AfterShip and Ipsos.
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| Nov 14, 2024
If you’re trying to appeal to Gen Z, “hire Gen Zers,” said Jennifer Quigley-Jones, CEO and founder of influencer marketing agency Digital Voices. Whether making social media content for brand-owned accounts or working with influencers, marketers that want to sell to Gen Z need to work with Gen Zers.
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| Feb 22, 2024
Consumers who connect with health influencers on social media aren’t always getting the impartial content they seek. Many social health influencers deliver sponsored content that promotes a medical treatment or service, unbeknownst to users.
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| Apr 26, 2024
Among Gen Z social shoppers, 82.0% have made a purchase after seeing or because of content produced by a creator/influencer, the most effective way to encourage Gen Z social purchases, according to a March 2024 ĢAV survey. 4. TikTok, Facebook are the top platforms for social commerce.
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| Oct 7, 2024
Super Bowl ads pack stars and influencers: It’s a strategic blend aiming to charm Gen Z and boost brands beyond TV.
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| Feb 6, 2024
Next year, US influencer marketing spend will hit $5.89 billion, and 82.7% of marketers will use influencer marketing, according to our forecasts. While that figure still pales in comparison to the $75.08 billion going to social network ad spend, influencer marketing is growing at a faster rate.
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| Oct 9, 2023
Spending on sponsored content will rise 3.5 times faster than social ad spending will this year. Social ad spending, including YouTube, still dwarfs influencer marketing spending, at $83.72 billion versus $5.14 billion in 2023, per our forecasts. But the different spending patterns are a clear indication that creators aren’t tied to social media. The trend holds true on every platform, as marketers continue to shift more budget into influencer marketing, particularly video.
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| Sep 8, 2023