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Companies sponsor influencers to create content at global events
Livemint
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25d ago
Medial
Brands are increasingly sponsoring content creators to attend high-profile events like Wimbledon and the Cannes Film Festival to enhance engagement and create real-time, relatable content for fans. Influencers are thus becoming essential ambassadors, with companies like JioStar, Warner Bros, and Heineken leading the trend. For instance, comedy content creator Sakshi Keswani was flown to London to cover Wimbledon, highlighting the growing significance of influencers in event promotion and brand strategy on social media platforms.
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Gaming influencers in big league as companies hike spends by 35%
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
Gaming influencers are experiencing a surge in ad spends by brands, with an increase of 22-35% ahead of the festive season. Brands like Amazon and Flipkart are offering influencers deals ranging from โน20,000 to โน800,000 to create sponsored content around gaming gear offers from companies like Acer, Lenovo, and Intel. The growing popularity and status of gaming influencers as online celebrities have contributed to their lucrative opportunities.
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There's a gender gap among news influencers on social media, new Pew data shows
Business Insider
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8m ago
Medial
A new study from the Pew Research Center shows that male influencers outnumber female creators in delivering news on social media. The study analyzed a sample set of 500 news influencers with at least 100,000 followers and found that 63% were male and 30% were female. This gender gap is notable considering that there is a narrower gender divide among working US journalists and women tend to outnumber men in the influencer industry generally. The gender gap among social media news influencers could have an impact on what stories reach the public as creators take on a larger role in educating people about current events. This was seen in the 2024 US presidential election, where both parties targeted influencers to generate content around their campaigns. The study also revealed that there was a smaller gender gap in the overall audience for news content on social media among young people. While the influencers delivering news skewed slightly conservative, only around half of them explicitly shared their political orientation. As traditional newsrooms lose some trust, creators have become more influential in shaping the information landscape. Trust in information from national news organizations has decreased, while trust in information from social media has remained steady. YouTube had the biggest gender gap among news influencers, while TikTok's gap was minimal. TikTok has become an important news source for young adults, who use the platform for news commentary and on-the-ground videos related to current events.
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AI vs humans: influencers face competition from virtual models
Economic Times
ยท
1y ago
Medial
Social media influencers are now facing competition from AI-generated influencers on platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Companies like The Clueless are creating virtual models that offer a more economical alternative to human influencers, with total control over content. The rise of AI has raised concerns about deepfake videos, prompting Facebook and Instagram to label AI-generated content. The influencer market is expected to grow to nearly $200 billion by 2032. AI technology is also being utilized by human influencers to enhance their videos, with tools for automatic translation and deepfake creation.
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Gaming, beauty, travel and fashion among most popular segments in creator economy
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
Cosmofeed, a creator-focused platform, has identified popular subsegments in the creator economy as gaming, beauty, travel, comedy, and fashion. The rise of micro-influencers, who have followers in the thousands and create authentic content on niche topics, is disrupting the marketing space. Social media platforms, short video content, and broader audience access have fueled the growth of micro-influencers. Cosmofeed recently launched the Creators' Operating System, a community dashboard to streamline digital businesses and maximize earnings for creators, freelancers, solopreneurs, and micro-entrepreneurs.
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Here comes the AI sponcon
The Verge
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1m ago
Medial
TikTok is introducing AI-generated influencer content through its Symphony ads platform. Brands can now create videos featuring virtual avatars showcasing products, mimicking human influencer styles. This approach automates content creation, reduces advertising costs, and expands influencer marketing with attributes like language dubbing. While AI advances provide cost benefits for advertisers, there's potential competition for human influencers, as AI-generated content could diminish rates and replace traditional influencer roles. TikTok plans to label AI-generated content appropriately.
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Netflix, Yash Raj Films forge multi-year partnership
Livemint
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1y ago
Medial
Netflix has partnered with Yash Raj Films (YRF) to produce a slate of new original series and films for Indian and global audiences. The collaboration will include projects like "The Railway Men," a character-driven thriller based on true stories, and "Maharaj," a film set in the 1800s inspired by real events. This partnership aims to create quality content that appeals to a wide range of audiences and showcases Indian storytelling to the world.
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De-influencers Take Center Stage in Redefining the Future of Influence
StartupTalky
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1y ago
Medial
De-influencers are a new breed of influencers who are challenging the norms of curated content and aspirational lifestyles in the world of consumerism. They debunk myths, challenge misinformation, and promote critical thinking among their followers. De-influencers aim to bring about social change and raise awareness about important issues. They prioritize authenticity, transparency, and clarity in their content, and they use their platforms to spark meaningful conversations and inspire action. Brands and marketers are taking notice of these de-influencers and seeking collaborations that align with their values. The influence of de-influencers is expected to continue growing in the future.
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Here comes the AI sponcon
The Verge
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1m ago
Medial
TikTok is enhancing its AI ads platform, Symphony, enabling brands to create AI-generated influencer content that mimics human creators. Advertisers can generate videos with virtual avatars demonstrating products, like trying on clothes. This tool aims to automate processes and reduce costs, as AI avatars don't require contracts or specific rates. While there are concerns about AI replacing human influencers, TikTok assures that content will be labeled as AI-generated and undergo safety reviews.
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From founder to creator: The rise of a new breed of influencers in the creator economy
Money Control
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1y ago
Medial
The rise of the creator economy has given rise to a new breed of influencers - founders who have become content creators. These founder-influencers are leveraging platforms like X (formerly Twitter), LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram to share their insights, experiences, and thought leadership in entrepreneurship and business. Their content resonates with a wide audience interested in entrepreneurship, and brands are taking notice, preferring to collaborate with these key opinion leaders (KOLs) rather than traditional content creators. While competition in the influencer marketing space has intensified, founder-influencers continue to focus on educating and engaging audiences.
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Driving performance via influencer marketing
Internet
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1y ago
Medial
Marmik Mankodi, a consumer-tech investor at Blume Ventures, discusses effective influencer marketing strategies. He categorizes influencers by followers, content type, and category, and outlines methods to find and evaluate influencers. He provides practical steps for estimating impressions, measuring performance, and negotiating costs. The article is a comprehensive guide for optimizing influencer marketing campaigns for targeted audience engagement and conversions.
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